What a fantastic video man! From the opening, to your rendition of We Built This City, to the the discussion of the DGT. I'm really hoping your channel blows up, you deserve it with the quality work you are putting in! Subbed within the first minute.
Man you've got the whole package. Great production quality, top notch audio, incredible playing, versatility to showcase many applications of a given product and a fantastic personality to top it all off. Love your videos!
Love this chill reviewing style! Doesn’t feel like a spec exposition plus walk through the guitar, but a hang out with a friend to jam with his new guitar
Thanks dude! I Try to keep it relaxed as it’s just gear. Lots of great channels out there that cover specs and numbers but I’m more interested in how equipment affects the music we write.I’m glad it comes across that way! Cheers!
dude seriously you've gotta be one of the best content creator on youtube. I love watching your videos, please don't get tired making high quality content like this. The subscriber will come in time!
Wow, best guitar video I’ve seen ! Entertaining, educating, the guitar playing and choice of music. Top notch. I too am waiting on delivery of my DGT SE, soon as Sweetwater is done applying the finishing touches including locking tuners.
What a revealing commentary on the guitar community! Gate Keepers and Haters? That’s a perfect description of the characters that live on the internet to judge inanimate objects. I have become a big fan of the “close to perfection “ guitars that PRS are. Cheers!
We can’t let the gatekeepers keep us down! Haha. I will enjoy what I want for any reason I want and I don’t need their permission! Ha! Thanks for watching man! Cheers.
This has to be the greatest PRS guitar review ever - period! Totally honest, forthright, clear, and complete without being redundant or repetitive of other vids on this DGT SE guitar. I Loved the playing as well. I appreciated the summary of it being a “stargate” guitar and a non-judgmental entryway for guitar purists to enter into the PRS world. Spot on to me! Even tho this review is 30mins it didn’t feel like it. Never got boring or sidetracked. You stayed on point focused on the experience of having this guitar. Great job! I’ll be looking to get a DGT soon. Thanks bro!
I'm blown away by the production quality of this video - a perfect blend of performance, humour & information. I'd been deep diving on this guitar for a while now but your review was the one to get me to pull the trigger! Especially loved the Norah Jones interlude - Seriously, well done 👏
What an excellent video. Thank you UA-cam algorithm. Man I really enjoyed watching that. Chilled out vibe, top notch production quality, killer playing, and a sprinkle of humour. Subbed and all that good stuff!
Amazing review and just WOW on the intro. You set a high standard for all YT'ers. As someone who owns the Core Gold Top DGT I can say there is slight difference between the Core and SE but then again there are slight differences between each DGT core. These are not iPhones, each guitar is touched by human hands. Regardless can't go wrong at all with the SE model.
Thank you! I try to keep these video’s entertaining and interesting for you guys and for me! Can’t just keep doing the same old song and dance haha. I love the core mode DGT. If I found a deal on one I would get it and still keep this SE. cheers!
@@SuperdangerStudios I waited more than a year for mine. The Gold Top version (Core) is a limited run as they only make those when they have enough orders to justify the cost of the gold paint. Only a handful of PRS come with gold tops. Also PRS is just way behind. Love your channel, keep it going please.
Wow this is honestly one of the best reviews I've ever seen! And overall a highly informative, helpful, and entertaining video. Quite memorable too. I also wasn't really impressed with the PRS SE DGT videos I saw before, but this is the one that sold me on it. Thanks man!
Good content, my DGT SE came with stability issues as well. I found John Mann’s (the bridge designer) video on how to install and set up the bridge. All six screws have to be set at the same exact height while using a 2.5mm hex as a feeler gauge. Now I can dive bomb my dgt and zero tuning issues.
I love this guitar so much I bought two. Not for a backup or any other reason but to compare two side beside for quality and playability. I bought two several serial numbers apart and they are flawless and the best most affordable PRS Ever!!! I am so hooked on this guitar because it eliminates the need for a tele, strat and a Les Paul for a gig. I did decide that the second guitar would just be used for open tuning stuff. I have to adjust the tremolo due to the lower string tension in open ED or G. Once I balanced the tremolo for all three tunings, and a small neck adjustment, that guitar is so powerful in helping me write and play riffs like no other guitar I have own. I can play all night and get every sound ever heard on record using this SE!!! I did do a mod in which in the middle pickup selection on the switch, I can lower the neck or bridge volume off without the sound shutting off with either one to zero. Now I can always stay in the middle switch and dial all bridge or neck with one volume off without losing anything. Just blending tone all the time with my ears and I love that. Much like Billy Gs pinstripe Gold Too, no selector switch, and it works best for me as that pickup selector is out of the way and a bit hard to get to when using coil tap and wanting a blend of bridge and neck…. Losing the switch is not a bad idea for this wonderful guitar.
I've owned a lot of PRS guitars and couldn't bond with any of them. I kept trying to love them and couldn't. BUT Man I love this video. It made my day! I love this cover you did!
Really enjoyed this man, great content. Can clearly see you do it for the love of it, but I hope you get more views with that too! In the meantime, subscribed!!
Another amazingly entertaining video! I got my PRS SE DGT 2 months back. The only thing that I could not live with is the knobs. They are ugly. I changed them to the lampshade knobs, the ones they use on core models. I got it Pleked and it plays as well as my other core PRS now, flawless. I am also waiting for the locking tuners to arrive. It is indeed an amazing guitar for the price! I believe the "soul" that people talk about are stuff like G string not staying in tune, cannot intonate, unpredictability, inconsistency, and having to "fight" the guitar. PRS guitars have none of these. Thank you Alex for this video again.
I hear that on the knobs. Probably on my list too in the future! I should probably take this guitar to Glsser for a PLEK and have this play perfectly. I agree, the notion that you have to fight a guitar is bizarre gatekeeper nonsense. Thanks so much for watching!
Nice review! I have a used DGT core that was about $2100 and it is probably my best playing and best sounding axe-even though I really love my Teles and Lee Paul. The neck seemed too scrawny at first, but I find I can play tricky chords more easily without even trying .One thing… keep the pots in GSP (Grissom Standard Position). The guy I bought my DGT from switched them and I will eventually go back. I want to be able to do volume swells and dirt level tweaks on the knob that’s easiest to grab. He had good reason to do it this way.
Great review, production pff the charts, massive playing and great demo of the tones available. Well done! I have fallen into the PRS blackhole the past few days and looking at the SE range, especially this guitar and seriously considering buying it after your review. Im going to buy it!
Just added onto my subscription list, that was a great review and fun watch. I want to pull the trigger on an PRS se but I’m hung up on the P90 Revstar as the contender.
Here to say the same thing man! Incredible and insightful content! With humor. I really appreciate the honest review and comparisons. Keep up the great videos! The DGTse is value for days!
Awesome review! My appriciation from Russia! During my thinking about this guitar or Core version - I have discovered your channel! Nice work and style! And the song in the beginning - it backs me to my youngest years! Thank you for all of it! Very Good Channel!
YES I've been waiting for this one with indepth thoughts, real pro s and cons and comparisons against the 3 staple guitars that the DGT se has to square up against ! Really appreciate this THANK YOU cannot wait to listen to this whole video on my drive home from work 😅🙏 now the hunt begins to grab a gold top dgt se here in Canada 🤟
Gotta say, this video was a banger right out of the gate. Almost finished now and it's been top notch all the way through. I was shocked to see your channel doesn't have nearly as large a following as it deserves. I sincerely hope you take off because the quality of everything going into the video is better than I've seen out of channels with millions of subscribers. Your take on We Built This City was incredible, too.
Great review, I owned the SE briefly and was blown away, as things so happened, I had the only gold one. The store asked if they could buy it back, they knew I was trying hard to get funds together for a special R9 they had I had bonded with. I spotted and knew of a 2013 DGT Core AP which became one I had to have, it took me well over a year to finally get it. Man was I confused at first, it didn’t sound like my SE, however, I had forgotten totally how to work it. I can’t put it down, as I discover new sounds and combos, that and my R9 I can honestly say, all I do is play and learn the guitar, basic set up. Loving it, I am a minimalist at heart, so I traded my first few years if hard gas for 5 of the finest examples of guitars I bonded with. No more, maybe can go one less. Great show and new subscriber. I learnt a thing or two. Whether SE or Core, it’s fantastic guitar. ❤
I’ve been waiting for this video. So cool to see your amazingly produced videos that are different from the common UA-cam crowd gain some traction. I’m seconding your views on the DGT SE. It’s my least expensive guitar but most often played one these days. Some slightly sharp fret ends and wonky knobs but the rest is spot on. Now I want a core DGT! Sigh…
@@SuperdangerStudios I’ll be on the lookout for one. And I totally get that soulless nonsense reference. A good guitar is a good guitar. It might have to be the clarity?
It’s truly amazing everything we want to see in a demonstration video 🙌🏼 i really love who much effort you put in the videos its like watching a good friend playing his beloved’s instruments and having fun while doing it. 😂 And btw you got the chops really amazing playing real. Never give up on these fantastic videos they make us (you tube viewers)happy.🫶🏻👍🏼 Rock on 🤘🏼
I bought my first and only PRS in 2009 and it is a DGT. Just an amazing instrument (Gold Top of course) and it kicks a part of the body incredibly well 😂 Love your videos!
Great informative video around the dgt-se. opinion on the half moon inlays and fret markers between the se vs dgt-core guitars? My eyesight is..in the gutter lol and it’s kinda hard to see them. Your thoughts? P.s great intro!
@@SuperdangerStudios well, I’ve since made the inlays and fret markers a bit brighter on my dg..with a white paint pen😁. Hey, it’s working for me, and not planning on ever selling it, my grandson will have it one day amongst everything else lol.
I was thinking about getting this guitar although I had doubts but right after I watched your video (twice) I bought it. You sold it to me. This is not the best review I have seen of this guitar but probably the best review ever. Amazing production work and demo, awesome playing and brilliant content. You got a new sub and I got a new guitar. Thanks man!
Glad I could help! Thrilled you like your guitar and that I helped your decision. Thank you for the kind words. Let me know how you get along w the new guitar!
i ordered prs se dgt golt top and it came like 2 weeks ago its suprised and amazed me, every aspect of this guitar is excellent pure perfection. thanks for the honest rewiev and if you could please do a best combo pedals for the dgt it could be a very good content that you could try to imitate famous legend tones with Dgt se and it would be glorious to see this beast shine in every rock solo hehe thanks for everything and have a good day.
Best review of a PRS I’ve seen - you reflected all the concerns, cognitive bias, pros and cons perfectly. Lovely playing as always, and another fun intro.
Thank you! Gotta make the intro’s entertaining! Lots to unpack w PRS guitars. I am pro PRS obviously, but am pretty much pro any guitar maker if it sounds good. Haha!
@@SuperdangerStudios I’m one of the people you described: I massively respect PRS and I have one. It’s objectively the best made, longest sustaining, most in tune and most versatile guitar I own. It also hardly gets played outside of recording. I gravitate towards (‘bond with’) the tele, strat, LP stuff for noodling and gigs. I also find the PRS a bit too ‘bling’ to play out, and I’m not massively keen on the neck profile versus, say, a 6os-style strat or tele. If was to own just 1 PRS long term, it would indeed be a DGT, with the simple gold finish. Hence me enjoying your commentary so much - I think you captured the views of alot of players.
Ha. Just bought one. Sweetwater. I got the burst with the birds. The guitar sounds awesome. This will be my 4th SE. Love them all. I'm sure I'll love this one too. Love your channel. Thanks for helping me spend money.
Nice video. Nice Playing. I love PRS and I'm old guy still playing out 69. I have vintage Strats Les Paul's but fell in love with PRS , have S2 McCarty, se Paul's, se Soapbar, se 245. Yup DGT is sweetness and growl.
Really awesome video (you got a new subscriber!). I’ve been having gas lately and considering this model or the 594. I have an s2 custom 24 (upgraded the components with all core parts except the tuners) and a core silver sky. Would you recommend the dgt vs. the 594 to add to my arsenal? (Also have 2 Taylor acoustics)
Thanks for the sub! I also have an S2 custom 24 love that thing. I think one of the biggest differences between the 594 and the DGT SE is the neck. The neck on the DGT SE is tall and the edges are not rolled nearly as much as the other SE guitars. Do you like having a floating bridge? That would obviously put you in the DGT camp. I feel like the 24 you have covers alot of the ground the DGT covers while the 594 would be a very different tone and sound. If you want to add something completely different, the 594 is the way to go while if you want to just take a sidestep then the DGT is your move. Hope this helps!
First class video, very professional indeed. Got the DGT back in March of this year. Without a doubt it is an excellent instument for sure. The only thing I would say is the neck is just a tad to chunky for me and I would prefer more kinda rolled edges on the fretboard but guess that's just a personal thing for me.
Such a great take on a review!! Really don’t get the stigma around PRS guitars, it’s definitely there but you might just of convinced me to step into the new world.. I really need to check some Origin Effects pedals too!!
ME TOO!!! I ordered mine in January 2023 and got mine about a week ago and I'm so glad I Pre-ordered it!! The only problem I had was the guy who put the back plate on must have been half asleep because he didn't put it on straight and I have to take it off because it blocks the low "E" from coming out to change and the other is for some reason the strings don't come out of the bridge easily and I have to push them through with an Allen Key to remove the strings to change !! BUT after setting it up, adjusting the neck release, intonation a tiny bit of pickup height and it's really great to play!! I believe David Grissom had his 1950's Les Paul in mind because the neck feels like one and at times I feel like I'm playing one but the response is great especially for me because I do a lot of harmonics and this guitar is responsive and they SCREAM!!! I have another PRS which is the Brent Mason model given to me from the man himself, Brent Mason!!! Met him in Nashville and we became friends along with his brother Randy a great drummer AND guitarist himself!! Randy used to play with Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty and from what I know He play some guitar on Merles "Strangers" sessions!! I love that guitar and it's my No.1 and the neck on that I believe was copied with computers from Brent's No.1 Tele he's famous for and it actually can sound like his Tele!!! From what I know he lent this guitar for some of Nashvilles great session guitarists and then gave it to me!!! I miss him and his family who would always have me over for Thanksgiving dinner!!! I'm grateful I got to know and love them!!! But anyway that is my Tele-Strat guitar and the SE DGT is my Les Paul!!! Thank you for your video!!! Steve
Thank you, Steve! What an amazing story about Brent Mason! All those little things are what makes this industry so fun. Glad you got the DGT working for you. It’s take an amazing guitar.
@@SuperdangerStudiosBTW, these rock chord melodies are wonderful and a very tasteful way of demoing a guitar. Beats the heck out of clean G5 and Cadd9 chords that are polluting UA-cam
I just happened to cross your video for the DGT. Your commentary is spot on and really instructive and informative. I’ll be tuning in a lot more A great deal of the resentment that average guitar players felt towards PRS guitars was because of the price. Most middle of the road guys simply couldn’t afford a $3000 guitar, and let’s face it, most guys want to get a top-of-the-line guitar from a company. My first PRS was a CE Bolton core guitar and the first thing that stood out to me was the incredible clarity of the split coil sounds. that guitar was manufactured in 1997. I tried some SE versions about 20 years ago and found that their quality was lacking, but they were on par with other guitars at that level. Somebody who had tasted top shelf guitars would not have been interested in one of those. An excellent Stratocaster, like the professional two series could be had for $1000 on the used market, and a really top end less Paul could be had for around two grand and a lot less if you’re lucky on the used market. Really what players were resentful about was the cost. I”m fortunate enough to be married to a woman who allowed me to buy a special 22 limited edition, and it is simply perfect. But that perfection goes deep into almost intangible things that I could do without for a guitar that I would love. I recently acquired the SE Swamp Ash Special and it’s single coil tones and build quality really give me everything I need to put my Strat aside and even to put aside my special 22 limited edition. Honestly, the ineffable qualities of the limited edition guitar are wonderful, but are they $3000 more wonderful? I really don’t think they are. I’m here to tell you that I think I could live with the SE swamp Ash and let that super expensive guitar go. now I’m looking at the DGTSE and wondering if that could replace my more expensive humbucking guitars.
Cor-Tek has really raised the bar for entry level and mid tier instruments. Just unbelievable quality for the price. Your special 22 sounds like an amazing guitar, you will enjoy the DGT SE for sure but Id be shocked if it replaced your Special 22. Thanks for watching, Fred!
Thanks so much for watching. Did not make any mods on this guitar. If I had to I would do these in order. 1. New Bridge 2. New Knobs (so its easier to pull push for splitting) 3. Locking Tuners But thats it. Overall an amazing guitar.
@@SuperdangerStudios awesome! Thanks v much for your thoughts on these mods. I still haven't emerged from my pandemic guitar buying spree....the DGT SE is on my list now!
so I got this as my third PRS, and yes, is a great guitar and 100% agree with the comment on poor factory setup. the action on mine was so high that you could land a plane and setup a hangar under the strings. I also removed one of the tremolo springs (now using only 3 with .10-52) in order to match the buttery feeling of my more expensive guitars. Aside from the factory setup issues, the guitar sounds and plays so much better and way above what the price range suggests. Great video
Whilst i have been pretty sure about the DGT SE being my next g a.s. subject, taking the place of the silver sky as 'no.1 want'. This post has only re-enforced that opinion. It will be my first PRS (barring any unexpected deal breaking dislikes that could arise on trying one out). As it happens this is my first time seeing this channel and im well impressed with it so im subscribed and hungry for more! Sweet!!
Thanks so much for the kind words. I really think you'll dig the DGT. It's an amazing guitar bar none. Once you add the price into the factor it;s a no-brainer. Let me know how you like it?
Man, PRS should pay you! Honest review, thats what i wanted. Got it, and so much more. Again, some good valuable pro tips with pedals and getting the most of the pick ups. Never had any pedals, and now in the age of 53 i feel something new is revealing to me. Wow, thank you!
Haha they should! Nah it’s all good. It’s an amazing guitar that more people should know about. Glad you picked it up. It’s really a great instrument. What pedal are you thinking of getting first?
I just sent back a Core McCarty yesterday. It had lots of issues. One unsoldered wire, Nut was NOT well cut so strings clinked. would not stay in tune and was middy as hell. Hope you guys enjoy yours, went with a Wildwood LP. By the way, I had the chance of listening and play a Core DGT, it sounded very good.
@@SuperdangerStudios I just got it today and I don't know if it is a good omen but it was perfectly tuned and setup right out of the box. Will play thru the amps tomorrow. I think this is the one!
Now this is how you review a guitar. Amazing job. After watching this video I realized I seriously need to work on my musicality instead of buying yet another guitar that would change absolutely nothing for me 😅
Man, thanks for the great review. Excellent playing - wonderful phrasing! Thanks for also putting the guitar in terms of how versatile it can be for guitarists in cover bands. Bought a gold top DGT SE this last weekend... after a setup, with some 9s, it's definitely the easiest guitar I've played... ever. Subscribed - thanks for the great content.
I'm sold and placed a backorder with Sweetwater along with my already placed Swamp Ash Special. Should be a fantastic belated Christmas right!!!! Thanks for the demo. I stumbled on your YT channel by chance. PS: Great voice and presentation, alot of fun to watch for almost 31 minutes :) as well, and humorous. I don't know who you are but I'm guessing you play professionally or you should. Happy Thanksgiving!
Agreed. What other guitar company has the name on the headstock still involved w production? His passion and unwillingness to toe the line is admirable. Always will support a man like that! Cheers!
Man I kept thinking I was looking at an Adam Ray skit during that intro. You have something that really reminds of him. I love Adam Ray by the way 😀 I personally wish they made this guitar without the gold top. I love how it plays and sounds, but just not a fan of the glam for myself. Still think I'm gonna get it. I think it's the tall frets on that neck shape that give it that special feel and ease of play for me. I played one the other day and just didn't want to let go of it. Felt like it played itself. Awesome video!
What a fantastic video man! From the opening, to your rendition of We Built This City, to the the discussion of the DGT. I'm really hoping your channel blows up, you deserve it with the quality work you are putting in! Subbed within the first minute.
Thanks dude! Appreciate the kind words. Was really fun making this video. Love this guitar still. More videos on the way!
Man you've got the whole package. Great production quality, top notch audio, incredible playing, versatility to showcase many applications of a given product and a fantastic personality to top it all off. Love your videos!
Wow, thanks! What a compliment! More to come my friend.
Love this chill reviewing style! Doesn’t feel like a spec exposition plus walk through the guitar, but a hang out with a friend to jam with his new guitar
Thanks dude! I Try to keep it relaxed as it’s just gear. Lots of great channels out there that cover specs and numbers but I’m more interested in how equipment affects the music we write.I’m glad it comes across that way! Cheers!
Wow, you have too few subscribers for such high quality content.
thank you! I think so too haha! The subscribers will come in time. Cheers!
@@SuperdangerStudiosYes they will, you already should have at least 500 000!
Agreed. Just let it flow, baby 😎
I just find out about this channel by accident, and I’m now subscribed , fantastic work, congratulations
I agree
dude seriously you've gotta be one of the best content creator on youtube. I love watching your videos, please don't get tired making high quality content like this. The subscriber will come in time!
Wow what a compliment thanks so much. I love making these videos. I don’t think I will ever stop.
Wow, best guitar video I’ve seen ! Entertaining, educating, the guitar playing and choice of music. Top notch. I too am waiting on delivery of my DGT SE, soon as Sweetwater is done applying the finishing touches including locking tuners.
Thanks so much, Phil! Appreciate the kind words. Let me know how you enjoy your DGT!
What a revealing commentary on the guitar community! Gate Keepers and Haters? That’s a perfect description of the characters that live on the internet to judge inanimate objects. I have become a big fan of the “close to perfection “ guitars that PRS are. Cheers!
We can’t let the gatekeepers keep us down! Haha. I will enjoy what I want for any reason I want and I don’t need their permission! Ha! Thanks for watching man! Cheers.
Mine was a dud for a 5K guitar (after taxes)
Agreed…its a guitar for chrisakes…just play and have fun!!!!
Killer intro. You always present a concoction of whimsy and quality content that I’m all for.
haha thank you! I really try to make it fun and interesting.
This has to be the greatest PRS guitar review ever - period! Totally honest, forthright, clear, and complete without being redundant or repetitive of other vids on this DGT SE guitar. I Loved the playing as well. I appreciated the summary of it being a “stargate” guitar and a non-judgmental entryway for guitar purists to enter into the PRS world. Spot on to me! Even tho this review is 30mins it didn’t feel like it. Never got boring or sidetracked. You stayed on point focused on the experience of having this guitar. Great job! I’ll be looking to get a DGT soon. Thanks bro!
Wow! Thank you for the incredibly nice comment. Thrilled you enjoyed it. When you get your DGT you'll be amazed at how good it sounds.
I'm blown away by the production quality of this video - a perfect blend of performance, humour & information. I'd been deep diving on this guitar for a while now but your review was the one to get me to pull the trigger! Especially loved the Norah Jones interlude - Seriously, well done 👏
Thanks so much, Harry. Such a generous comment. Let me know how you dig the guitar when you get it. I still love mine. Cheers!
What an excellent video. Thank you UA-cam algorithm. Man I really enjoyed watching that. Chilled out vibe, top notch production quality, killer playing, and a sprinkle of humour. Subbed and all that good stuff!
Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! More to come!
Amazing review and just WOW on the intro. You set a high standard for all YT'ers. As someone who owns the Core Gold Top DGT I can say there is slight difference between the Core and SE but then again there are slight differences between each DGT core. These are not iPhones, each guitar is touched by human hands. Regardless can't go wrong at all with the SE model.
Thank you! I try to keep these video’s entertaining and interesting for you guys and for me! Can’t just keep doing the same old song and dance haha. I love the core mode DGT. If I found a deal on one I would get it and still keep this SE. cheers!
@@SuperdangerStudios I waited more than a year for mine. The Gold Top version (Core) is a limited run as they only make those when they have enough orders to justify the cost of the gold paint. Only a handful of PRS come with gold tops. Also PRS is just way behind. Love your channel, keep it going please.
Wow this is honestly one of the best reviews I've ever seen! And overall a highly informative, helpful, and entertaining video. Quite memorable too. I also wasn't really impressed with the PRS SE DGT videos I saw before, but this is the one that sold me on it.
Thanks man!
It’s really a fantastic guitar! Thanks so much for watching and the kind words.
Good content, my DGT SE came with stability issues as well. I found John Mann’s (the bridge designer) video on how to install and set up the bridge. All six screws have to be set at the same exact height while using a 2.5mm hex as a feeler gauge. Now I can dive bomb my dgt and zero tuning issues.
Oh I gotta try this. Thanks!
What a great review! Stellar quality!
Thank you kindly! This was a fun video to make.
I love this guitar so much I bought two. Not for a backup or any other reason but to compare two side beside for quality and playability. I bought two several serial numbers apart and they are flawless and the best most affordable PRS Ever!!! I am so hooked on this guitar because it eliminates the need for a tele, strat and a Les Paul for a gig. I did decide that the second guitar would just be used for open tuning stuff. I have to adjust the tremolo due to the lower string tension in open ED or G. Once I balanced the tremolo for all three tunings, and a small neck adjustment, that guitar is so powerful in helping me write and play riffs like no other guitar I have own. I can play all night and get every sound ever heard on record using this SE!!! I did do a mod in which in the middle pickup selection on the switch, I can lower the neck or bridge volume off without the sound shutting off with either one to zero. Now I can always stay in the middle switch and dial all bridge or neck with one volume off without losing anything. Just blending tone all the time with my ears and I love that. Much like Billy Gs pinstripe Gold Too, no selector switch, and it works best for me as that pickup selector is out of the way and a bit hard to get to when using coil tap and wanting a blend of bridge and neck…. Losing the switch is not a bad idea for this wonderful guitar.
Love your channel. Still enjoying this a year later
The best review I've seen yet! I'm getting mine tomorrow.
Well done, keep it up!
Thanks so much, Sean! You are gonna love it. Cheers!
I ended buying this guitar because of your video review of it,it has now disappointed at all
I've owned a lot of PRS guitars and couldn't bond with any of them. I kept trying to love them and couldn't. BUT Man I love this video. It made my day! I love this cover you did!
Right on man thank you! This guitar might be the one that changes your mind!
Really enjoyed this man, great content. Can clearly see you do it for the love of it, but I hope you get more views with that too! In the meantime, subscribed!!
Glad you enjoyed it! The subs will come! In the meantime just enjoying the ride!
Thank you. This has really made me commit to buying the SE DGT
Right on let me know how you like it
Great video man! Been on the waiting list forever for what seems like forever!
Thanks for watching! Hopefully you get yours on the next shipment
A perfect review! Very entertaining with little clips squeezed in between sections are very fun to watch. Subscribed!
Thrilled you enjoyed it. More to comer!
I just bought the pedals you demo in this video. Thank you!
Man I wish I could get a session with you.
Best of luck buddy!
Rock on! How are you liking them?
@@SuperdangerStudios The pedals haven’t been delivered yet from Sweetwater. Really looking forward to trying them out.
Another amazingly entertaining video! I got my PRS SE DGT 2 months back. The only thing that I could not live with is the knobs. They are ugly. I changed them to the lampshade knobs, the ones they use on core models. I got it Pleked and it plays as well as my other core PRS now, flawless. I am also waiting for the locking tuners to arrive. It is indeed an amazing guitar for the price! I believe the "soul" that people talk about are stuff like G string not staying in tune, cannot intonate, unpredictability, inconsistency, and having to "fight" the guitar. PRS guitars have none of these. Thank you Alex for this video again.
I hear that on the knobs. Probably on my list too in the future! I should probably take this guitar to Glsser for a PLEK and have this play perfectly. I agree, the notion that you have to fight a guitar is bizarre gatekeeper nonsense. Thanks so much for watching!
Dude love the content of this review. Your infectious passion keeps you wanting more. Great stuff 🎸🤘🏻
Thanks a ton! Having a blast making these videos man!
Nice review! I have a used DGT core that was about $2100 and it is probably my best playing and best sounding axe-even though I really love my Teles and Lee Paul. The neck seemed too scrawny at first, but I find I can play tricky chords more easily without even trying .One thing… keep the pots in GSP (Grissom Standard Position). The guy I bought my DGT from switched them and I will eventually go back. I want to be able to do volume swells and dirt level tweaks on the knob that’s easiest to grab. He had good reason to do it this way.
Good to know! Thanks for watching!
Great review, production pff the charts, massive playing and great demo of the tones available. Well done! I have fallen into the PRS blackhole the past few days and looking at the SE range, especially this guitar and seriously considering buying it after your review. Im going to buy it!
Haha the SE black hole is real! If there is any SE guitar that deserves the praise it’s the DGT se.
Great playing great phrasing great guitar tones great video-subbed!
Thanks so much man!
Bravo! I've been researching this guitar for some time now, and this is the best review I have seen! Subscribed!
Wow thank you! It’s a great guitar and had a lot of fun making this video.
HAHAHA no way! I couldn't with the end of the video man, it made me laugh a lot!! Amazing video, thank you!
Just added onto my subscription list, that was a great review and fun watch. I want to pull the trigger on an PRS se but I’m hung up on the P90 Revstar as the contender.
Thanks so much for watching! Thrilled you enjoyed it. I gotta get a revstar in the studio sometime soon.
Perfect review and production quality.
Perfection is the only measure!
I bought one recently and I couldn't be more happier! Thanks man the review was pretty useful!
Awesome man glad to hear you like it. It’s a great guitar.
Here to say the same thing man! Incredible and insightful content! With humor. I really appreciate the honest review and comparisons. Keep up the great videos! The DGTse is value for days!
Glad you enjoyed it! Loved this guitar. Still play it all the time.
Awesome review! My appriciation from Russia! During my thinking about this guitar or Core version - I have discovered your channel! Nice work and style! And the song in the beginning - it backs me to my youngest years! Thank you for all of it! Very Good Channel!
Thank you my friend! Appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching. More to come!
A Great Review!
Loved the intro, subscribed. Great video. Superb.
Right on! Thank you!
YES I've been waiting for this one with indepth thoughts, real pro s and cons and comparisons against the 3 staple guitars that the DGT se has to square up against ! Really appreciate this THANK YOU cannot wait to listen to this whole video on my drive home from work 😅🙏 now the hunt begins to grab a gold top dgt se here in Canada 🤟
Its an amazing guitar and really surprised me at how good it sounds in any situation. Thanks in advance for watching!
Gotta say, this video was a banger right out of the gate. Almost finished now and it's been top notch all the way through. I was shocked to see your channel doesn't have nearly as large a following as it deserves. I sincerely hope you take off because the quality of everything going into the video is better than I've seen out of channels with millions of subscribers. Your take on We Built This City was incredible, too.
Great review, I owned the SE briefly and was blown away, as things so happened, I had the only gold one. The store asked if they could buy it back, they knew I was trying hard to get funds together for a special R9 they had I had bonded with. I spotted and knew of a 2013 DGT Core AP which became one I had to have, it took me well over a year to finally get it. Man was I confused at first, it didn’t sound like my SE, however, I had forgotten totally how to work it. I can’t put it down, as I discover new sounds and combos, that and my R9 I can honestly say, all I do is play and learn the guitar, basic set up. Loving it, I am a minimalist at heart, so I traded my first few years if hard gas for 5 of the finest examples of guitars I bonded with. No more, maybe can go one less. Great show and new subscriber. I learnt a thing or two. Whether SE or Core, it’s fantastic guitar. ❤
Thanks so much for watching my man. One day I will thin my stable of guitars and try to be minimal as well. Cheers!
I’ve been waiting for this video. So cool to see your amazingly produced videos that are different from the common UA-cam crowd gain some traction.
I’m seconding your views on the DGT SE. It’s my least expensive guitar but most often played one these days. Some slightly sharp fret ends and wonky knobs but the rest is spot on.
Now I want a core DGT! Sigh…
Hey Nils! Thanks again for watching. And agreed. The core model is now on the hitlist!
@@SuperdangerStudios I’ll be on the lookout for one. And I totally get that soulless nonsense reference. A good guitar is a good guitar. It might have to be the clarity?
It’s truly amazing everything we want to see in a demonstration video 🙌🏼 i really love who much effort you put in the videos its like watching a good friend playing his beloved’s instruments and having fun while doing it. 😂 And btw you got the chops really amazing playing real. Never give up on these fantastic videos they make us (you tube viewers)happy.🫶🏻👍🏼 Rock on 🤘🏼
Thank you!
I bought my first and only PRS in 2009 and it is a DGT. Just an amazing instrument (Gold Top of course) and it kicks a part of the body incredibly well 😂
Love your videos!
Thank you for watching! 2009 DGT core! Right on. I bet it sounds amazing still.
Great informative video around the dgt-se. opinion on the half moon inlays and fret markers between the se vs dgt-core guitars? My eyesight is..in the gutter lol and it’s kinda hard to see them. Your thoughts?
P.s great intro!
I dig the half moons but you're right they are not nearly as noticable as the birds. If you are playing on a dark stage it's a lot easier w the birds!
@@SuperdangerStudios well, I’ve since made the inlays and fret markers a bit brighter on my dg..with a white paint pen😁. Hey, it’s working for me, and not planning on ever selling it, my grandson will have it one day amongst everything else lol.
@@davegilmer_Storyville4Life perfect solution!
The video is just TOP notch !!! Thank you so much.
Glad you liked it! It’s a great guitar and wanted to showcase how I am slowly losing my mind!
@@SuperdangerStudios I received my DGT SE guitar yesterday and I am in love with it ❤️
Have no idea why I haven’t seen your channel before?! So glad I have now! Brand new subscriber. Great review and video man, I’m hooked🤘🏻
Welcome aboard! Thanks so much for the kind words. More to come!
Outstanding work
Thanks so much, I appreciate you watching!
This is an excellent video, thanks I really enjoyed this
Great to hear. Thanks so much for watching!
Awesome review, and I really enjoyed hearing you play 👍.
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
Dude you just earned a subscribe. Keep doing what you are doing!
Thank you for watching!
Sold. Great video, just set up a buy for a dgt
Right on! Let me know how you like it!
I was thinking about getting this guitar although I had doubts but right after I watched your video (twice) I bought it. You sold it to me. This is not the best review I have seen of this guitar but probably the best review ever. Amazing production work and demo, awesome playing and brilliant content. You got a new sub and I got a new guitar. Thanks man!
Glad I could help! Thrilled you like your guitar and that I helped your decision. Thank you for the kind words. Let me know how you get along w the new guitar!
Love your color grading! Cool video!🔥
Thank you my man!
i ordered prs se dgt golt top and it came like 2 weeks ago its suprised and amazed me, every aspect of this guitar is excellent pure perfection. thanks for the honest rewiev and if you could please do a best combo pedals for the dgt it could be a very good content that you could try to imitate famous legend tones with Dgt se and it would be glorious to see this beast shine in every rock solo hehe thanks for everything and have a good day.
Ah thats a great idea for a video! thank you!
Thanks , great review of an interesting PRS .....and great playing !
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s a fantastic guitar
Best review of a PRS I’ve seen - you reflected all the concerns, cognitive bias, pros and cons perfectly. Lovely playing as always, and another fun intro.
Thank you! Gotta make the intro’s entertaining! Lots to unpack w PRS guitars. I am pro PRS obviously, but am pretty much pro any guitar maker if it sounds good. Haha!
@@SuperdangerStudios I’m one of the people you described: I massively respect PRS and I have one. It’s objectively the best made, longest sustaining, most in tune and most versatile guitar I own. It also hardly gets played outside of recording. I gravitate towards (‘bond with’) the tele, strat, LP stuff for noodling and gigs. I also find the PRS a bit too ‘bling’ to play out, and I’m not massively keen on the neck profile versus, say, a 6os-style strat or tele. If was to own just 1 PRS long term, it would indeed be a DGT, with the simple gold finish. Hence me enjoying your commentary so much - I think you captured the views of alot of players.
Great touch and tone. Do you have a band site?
Subbed! Richly deserved! great demo and review!
Awesome! Thank you! More to come!
Just Excellent playing and singing.
Liked and Subbed!
Thanks so much! Was a fun video to make and cover to record!
I just ordered mine today, watching this I can’t wait to get mine ❤❤❤❤
You're gonna love it
Excellent videography. Very tasteful playing. Sweet tones. What more can you ask for?
Thank you! I try to keep it entertaining for you guys!
This was great. I got mine and love it. Thank you for making this entertaining video
Thank you for watching! Enjoy the guitar my man!
This is an awesome review.
Thanks so much! It was a lot of fun to make
This was awesome, great way to bring creativity to the intro.
Glad you liked it! Gotta keep it fun haha
Great Playing, and Sound!
Thank you for watching!
Ha. Just bought one. Sweetwater. I got the burst with the birds. The guitar sounds awesome. This will be my 4th SE. Love them all. I'm sure I'll love this one too. Love your channel. Thanks for helping me spend money.
haha always happy to help someone spend money. Glad you dig the guitar! It's a great model. Cheers!
You got a new sub. Great quality in your videos.
Nice video. Nice Playing. I love PRS and I'm old guy still playing out 69. I have vintage Strats Les Paul's but fell in love with PRS , have S2 McCarty, se Paul's, se Soapbar, se 245. Yup DGT is sweetness and growl.
Right on! Sounds like a mighty collection. Thanks for watching!
Really awesome video (you got a new subscriber!). I’ve been having gas lately and considering this model or the 594. I have an s2 custom 24 (upgraded the components with all core parts except the tuners) and a core silver sky. Would you recommend the dgt vs. the 594 to add to my arsenal? (Also have 2 Taylor acoustics)
Thanks for the sub! I also have an S2 custom 24 love that thing. I think one of the biggest differences between the 594 and the DGT SE is the neck. The neck on the DGT SE is tall and the edges are not rolled nearly as much as the other SE guitars. Do you like having a floating bridge? That would obviously put you in the DGT camp. I feel like the 24 you have covers alot of the ground the DGT covers while the 594 would be a very different tone and sound. If you want to add something completely different, the 594 is the way to go while if you want to just take a sidestep then the DGT is your move. Hope this helps!
@@SuperdangerStudios does the 594 split as well as the dgt?
PRS is the Nickelback of guitars. People bash them just because it is trendy to bash them. They both sound great. The band and the guitars.
Agreed!
My first PRS ce 24 last year. I’m sold it’s my favorite since day one.
I'm having a little bit of trouble dialing in tone from the pickups. Can you tell me the height on yours please. Great vid bro !
First class video, very professional indeed. Got the DGT back in March of this year. Without a doubt it is an excellent instument for sure. The only thing I would say is the neck is just a tad to chunky for me and I would prefer more kinda rolled edges on the fretboard but guess that's just a personal thing for me.
I agree re: the edges. A bit sharp for my taste. But it's a fantastic guitar.
I'm not a single coil guy, but I must admit that split coil sounds reeeaaallyy good! Kind of reminds me of John Frusciante's guitar tone.
Best split sound I have heard!
Awesome video, way better than anything on tv
Thanks Daddio! Soon I’ll enter my Laurel and Hardy phase for the intros haha!
Ordered mine in jan as well, got it last week. very pleased.
It’s a great guitar! You get gold or sunburst?
@@SuperdangerStudios she's gold
I really enjoyed that! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! It was fun video to make for sure.
Such a great take on a review!! Really don’t get the stigma around PRS guitars, it’s definitely there but you might just of convinced me to step into the new world.. I really need to check some Origin Effects pedals too!!
Thanks for watching! PRS and Origin are both great companies
@ picked up my DGT today and it’s blown me away! Next step is to take her out in public..
ME TOO!!! I ordered mine in January 2023 and got mine about a week ago and I'm so glad I Pre-ordered it!! The only problem I had was the guy who put the back plate on must have been half asleep because he didn't put it on straight and I have to take it off because it blocks the low "E" from coming out to change and the other is for some reason the strings don't come out of the bridge easily and I have to push them through with an Allen Key to remove the strings to change !! BUT after setting it up, adjusting the neck release, intonation a tiny bit of pickup height and it's really great to play!! I believe David Grissom had his 1950's Les Paul in mind because the neck feels like one and at times I feel like I'm playing one but the response is great especially for me because I do a lot of harmonics and this guitar is responsive and they SCREAM!!! I have another PRS which is the Brent Mason model given to me from the man himself, Brent Mason!!! Met him in Nashville and we became friends along with his brother Randy a great drummer AND guitarist himself!! Randy used to play with Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty and from what I know He play some guitar on Merles "Strangers" sessions!! I love that guitar and it's my No.1 and the neck on that I believe was copied with computers from Brent's No.1 Tele he's famous for and it actually can sound like his Tele!!! From what I know he lent this guitar for some of Nashvilles great session guitarists and then gave it to me!!! I miss him and his family who would always have me over for Thanksgiving dinner!!! I'm grateful I got to know and love them!!! But anyway that is my Tele-Strat guitar and the SE DGT is my Les Paul!!! Thank you for your video!!! Steve
Thank you, Steve! What an amazing story about Brent Mason! All those little things are what makes this industry so fun. Glad you got the DGT working for you. It’s take an amazing guitar.
I love your version of we built this city man. So good and the music video is fun and cool. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thanks so much man! It’s a great track and was so fun to recreate it. Cheers!
@@SuperdangerStudios yeah, would love to hear the whole cover. The harmonies on the chorus is awesome. Cheers!
@@CarloMartinYrure ill post the whole thing soon. I have a new channel I'm starting that has all the other stuff that I don't post in these videos!
@@SuperdangerStudios Awesome! would love that. Cheers!
Man, the intro was amazing! 😅
Haha thank you! Tried to do something different for the guitar world!
Dude. You’ve gone overboard.
I love it! Subscribed
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Haha slowly losing my mind!
@@SuperdangerStudiosBTW, these rock chord melodies are wonderful and a very tasteful way of demoing a guitar. Beats the heck out of clean G5 and Cadd9 chords that are polluting UA-cam
I just happened to cross your video for the DGT. Your commentary is spot on and really instructive and informative. I’ll be tuning in a lot more A great deal of the resentment that average guitar players felt towards PRS guitars was because of the price. Most middle of the road guys simply couldn’t afford a $3000 guitar, and let’s face it, most guys want to get a top-of-the-line guitar from a company. My first PRS was a CE Bolton core guitar and the first thing that stood out to me was the incredible clarity of the split coil sounds. that guitar was manufactured in 1997. I tried some SE versions about 20 years ago and found that their quality was lacking, but they were on par with other guitars at that level. Somebody who had tasted top shelf guitars would not have been interested in one of those. An excellent Stratocaster, like the professional two series could be had for $1000 on the used market, and a really top end less Paul could be had for around two grand and a lot less if you’re lucky on the used market. Really what players were resentful about was the cost. I”m fortunate enough to be married to a woman who allowed me to buy a special 22 limited edition, and it is simply perfect. But that perfection goes deep into almost intangible things that I could do without for a guitar that I would love. I recently acquired the SE Swamp Ash Special and it’s single coil tones and build quality really give me everything I need to put my Strat aside and even to put aside my special 22 limited edition. Honestly, the ineffable qualities of the limited edition guitar are wonderful, but are they $3000 more wonderful? I really don’t think they are. I’m here to tell you that I think I could live with the SE swamp Ash and let that super expensive guitar go. now I’m looking at the DGTSE and wondering if that could replace my more expensive humbucking guitars.
Cor-Tek has really raised the bar for entry level and mid tier instruments. Just unbelievable quality for the price. Your special 22 sounds like an amazing guitar, you will enjoy the DGT SE for sure but Id be shocked if it replaced your Special 22.
Thanks for watching, Fred!
The DGT SE is so good. Great review
Thank you!
Well played bro! Which York IR did you use on the video? Is that DXVB or FTWN?
Thank you! I think I used both DXVB and the Bassman IR.
You, sir, are a creative GENIUS!
Haha way too kind! Thank you for watching
Always love your content! This is no exception. Have you made any modifications to this guitar?
Thanks so much for watching. Did not make any mods on this guitar. If I had to I would do these in order.
1. New Bridge
2. New Knobs (so its easier to pull push for splitting)
3. Locking Tuners
But thats it. Overall an amazing guitar.
@@SuperdangerStudiosWhat didn’t you like about the stock bridge? Have you considered something from MannMade or Vegatrem?
@@SuperdangerStudios awesome! Thanks v much for your thoughts on these mods. I still haven't emerged from my pandemic guitar buying spree....the DGT SE is on my list now!
Brilliant playing and analysis!
Thank you! It’s a great guitar!
Well done and informative review - thank you !
Thanks for watching! Was a fun video to put together
so I got this as my third PRS, and yes, is a great guitar and 100% agree with the comment on poor factory setup. the action on mine was so high that you could land a plane and setup a hangar under the strings. I also removed one of the tremolo springs (now using only 3 with .10-52) in order to match the buttery feeling of my more expensive guitars. Aside from the factory setup issues, the guitar sounds and plays so much better and way above what the price range suggests. Great video
Great to hear it’s working for you!
Whilst i have been pretty sure about the DGT SE being my next g a.s. subject, taking the place of the silver sky as 'no.1 want'. This post has only re-enforced that opinion. It will be my first PRS (barring any unexpected deal breaking dislikes that could arise on trying one out). As it happens this is my first time seeing this channel and im well impressed with it so im subscribed and hungry for more! Sweet!!
Thanks so much for the kind words. I really think you'll dig the DGT. It's an amazing guitar bar none. Once you add the price into the factor it;s a no-brainer. Let me know how you like it?
Man, PRS should pay you! Honest review, thats what i wanted. Got it, and so much more. Again, some good valuable pro tips with pedals and getting the most of the pick ups. Never had any pedals, and now in the age of 53 i feel something new is revealing to me. Wow, thank you!
Haha they should! Nah it’s all good. It’s an amazing guitar that more people should know about. Glad you picked it up. It’s really a great instrument. What pedal are you thinking of getting first?
@@SuperdangerStudios tuner 🤣 and joyo king of kings
@@2wheelhopelessgarage258 nice!
I just sent back a Core McCarty yesterday. It had lots of issues. One unsoldered wire, Nut was NOT well cut so strings clinked. would not stay in tune and was middy as hell. Hope you guys enjoy yours, went with a Wildwood LP. By the way, I had the chance of listening and play a Core DGT, it sounded very good.
Dang thats rough. Sorry to hear that. I haven't had a problem like that with a PRS before. How'd the LP turn out?
@@SuperdangerStudios I just got it today and I don't know if it is a good omen but it was perfectly tuned and setup right out of the box. Will play thru the amps tomorrow. I think this is the one!
@@Macmax7077 great to hear!
First time I watch you... already subbed.
Haha yes! Welcome aboard
Now this is how you review a guitar. Amazing job. After watching this video I realized I seriously need to work on my musicality instead of buying yet another guitar that would change absolutely nothing for me 😅
Haha you can do both! Not mutually exclusive. Thanks for watching dude.
Man, thanks for the great review. Excellent playing - wonderful phrasing! Thanks for also putting the guitar in terms of how versatile it can be for guitarists in cover bands.
Bought a gold top DGT SE this last weekend... after a setup, with some 9s, it's definitely the easiest guitar I've played... ever.
Subscribed - thanks for the great content.
Thanks for the kind words! Welcome aboard. More to come! Love my DGT se. It made me a fan of humbuckers for sure.
I'm sold and placed a backorder with Sweetwater along with my already placed Swamp Ash Special. Should be a fantastic belated Christmas right!!!! Thanks for the demo. I stumbled on your YT channel by chance. PS: Great voice and presentation, alot of fun to watch for almost 31 minutes :) as well, and humorous. I don't know who you are but I'm guessing you play professionally or you should. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks so much for watching! It’s an amazing guitar and I think you’re gonna love it and the SAS. Let me know how it goes w the new gear!
i love PRS. soul is in the fingers. i like them mainly for the passion Paul has in guitar building and the quality of their construction.
by the way, i love how you played yesterday.
Agreed. What other guitar company has the name on the headstock still involved w production? His passion and unwillingness to toe the line is admirable. Always will support a man like that! Cheers!
Man I kept thinking I was looking at an Adam Ray skit during that intro.
You have something that really reminds of him. I love Adam Ray by the way 😀
I personally wish they made this guitar without the gold top. I love how it plays and sounds, but just not a fan of the glam for myself. Still think I'm gonna get it. I think it's the tall frets on that neck shape that give it that special feel and ease of play for me. I played one the other day and just didn't want to let go of it. Felt like it played itself.
Awesome video!
Just saw they do one in Tobacco Burst! The guy in the store said it's only available in gold. Damn I'm pretty sure now 😂
The tobacco burst is really good!
Amazing effort for a guitar review, +1 subscriber
Thanks for the sub! More to come!