The PRS DGT continues the McCarty philosophy, where the tradition of great solid bodies meets PRS manufacturing precision. Developed with David Grissom, it aims for a responsive, musical guitar that feels immediately familiar under the fingers. The McCarty Sunburst finish highlights the carved maple top set on a mahogany body: a classic recipe here optimized to offer consistent tonal balance, comfort, and true personality.
Designed for intermediate to expert musicians, the DGT responds to every subtle change in attack and volume adjustment. It excels in blues, rock, country, and fusion, and remains very credible in modern jazz thanks to its articulation and dynamic range. Its DGT neck profile (close to Pattern Regular) promotes smooth playing, both in precise rhythm and singing solos, with particularly pleasant intonation across the entire neck.
The two PRS DGT humbuckers offer a rich midrange grain, clear lows, and silky highs, with a "note that settles in" feel ideal for sustain and bends. The wiring with 2 independent volumes allows very fine balancing between pickups, and the push/pull tone control activates the coil split for more open and edgy colors, perfect for cutting rhythms or brighter arpeggios. The combination of mahogany (warmth, roundness) and carved maple (attack, definition), paired with the 25" / 635 mm scale length, provides a very versatile compromise between string tension, precision, and comfort. Finally, the PRS Tremolo completes the palette with expressive vibratos while maintaining a stability feel designed for intensive use.
For a simple and reliable setup, plan for a quality 6.35 mm instrument cable, a strap (standard strap locks), a stable stand, and sets of 6-string electric guitar strings with ball ends (common gauges 9-42 or 10-46 depending on your touch and tuning).