NGD . PRS DGT . BLACK GOLD WRAP .

Rockhard · September 2020

Back in 2011 I had a 2010 Tobacco Burst with Hollow Birds 10 Top . Lovely but got rid as no matter how tech fettled nut , tuners , bridge , trem , springs ... it wouldn't return return to pitch after whammy use , which is somewhat contrary . Anyway , this one is pretty ace and will be good company for my 3 Les Pauls . Image may contain guitar table and indoor

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guitars4you · September 2020

Still love a DGT - and so versatile Enjoy it for many years

Going back to your other DGT and a tuning issue - My guess would be damaged/worn fulcrum points - The 6 at the bridge - can be easily damaged and cause such issues if not correctly set-up/adjusted - Only cure then is to replace the whole set and they are not cheap - As a rule, NEVER adjust them when the strings are at pitch - Better still NEVER adjust them as they should be factory correct and never need adjusting

tone1 · September 2020

I’ve just put my DGT into Eflat and it’s a monster...Happy NGD

Gassage · September 2020

tone1 said:

I’ve just put my DGT into Eflat and it’s a monster...Happy NGD

By Parcelforce or by design?

tone1 · September 2020

Gassage said:

tone1 said:

I’ve just put my DGT into Eflat and it’s a monster...Happy NGD

By Parcelforce or by design?

Parcelforce put it into a totally new tuning.. beginning with an ‘F’

jeztone2 · September 2020

tone1 said:

I’ve just put my DGT into Eflat and it’s a monster...Happy NGD

For half a second I thought that Eflat was the Israeli national airline and they’d damaged your guitar!

skinfreak · September 2020

That looks stunning. I love my DGT. Although I am more than a little jealous. Mine is supposed to be a 10 top but doesn't look half as good as yours!

tone1 · September 2020

Mine’s a Standard version...which has had the volume pot order swapped, and a bone nut fitted and fret dress (and a neck repair) by the wonderful Neil @IvisonGuitars ;

https://i.imgur.com/D8rWSkQ.jpg

tone1 · September 2020

Yours looks fab without the blingy binding

Rockhard · September 2020

guitars4you said:

Still love a DGT - and so versatile Enjoy it for many years

Going back to your other DGT and a tuning issue - My guess would be damaged/worn fulcrum points - The 6 at the bridge - can be easily damaged and cause such issues if not correctly set-up/adjusted - Only cure then is to replace the whole set and they are not cheap - As a rule, NEVER adjust them when the strings are at pitch - Better still NEVER adjust them as they should be factory correct and never need adjusting

That could been it ! It was a mint one year old but who knows . I don't recall tech mentioning that at time but it was his first PRS experience . He's far more experienced now but I will mention it . Cheers .

Rockhard · September 2020

tone1 said:

Yours looks fab without the blingy binding

Thanks . Its is a lovely top and without faux binding and moons is more tasteful . Though I understand binding , birds and other bling is a must for some . My tech and mate had a DGT Standard and loved the all mahogany tone ;-)

Philly_Q · September 2020

Super colour. I like the ones without "binding".

guitars4you · September 2020

Rockhard said:

guitars4you said:

Still love a DGT - and so versatile Enjoy it for many years

Going back to your other DGT and a tuning issue - My guess would be damaged/worn fulcrum points - The 6 at the bridge - can be easily damaged and cause such issues if not correctly set-up/adjusted - Only cure then is to replace the whole set and they are not cheap - As a rule, NEVER adjust them when the strings are at pitch - Better still NEVER adjust them as they should be factory correct and never need adjusting

That could been it ! It was a mint one year old but who knows . I don't recall tech mentioning that at time but it was his first PRS experience . He's far more experienced now but I will mention it . Cheers .

The problem with those screw fulcrum points is you can't tell they are worn with a flat spot, until you strip the assembly down - You have a hunch, when you've tried everything else, and maybe like yours, there is still a tuning issue - Then you investigate

I've known some players/techs adjust these 6 screw fulcrum points, with a few to taking down the action a bit more if required - But often work carried out when the strings are at pitch - The PRS trem works well, but those 6 fulcrum points should be left alone unless you know what you are doing

richardhomer · September 2020

The DGT is my favourite PRS by a country mile. Congratulations!

SimpleSimon · September 2020

NIce score - Great guitar and even better colour - one of my faves. I had an SC-58 Artist pack in the same colour that i regret selling to this day. Everyone should own a DGT.

Philly_Q · September 2020

guitars4you said:

Rockhard said:

guitars4you said:

Still love a DGT - and so versatile Enjoy it for many years

Going back to your other DGT and a tuning issue - My guess would be damaged/worn fulcrum points - The 6 at the bridge - can be easily damaged and cause such issues if not correctly set-up/adjusted - Only cure then is to replace the whole set and they are not cheap - As a rule, NEVER adjust them when the strings are at pitch - Better still NEVER adjust them as they should be factory correct and never need adjusting

That could been it ! It was a mint one year old but who knows . I don't recall tech mentioning that at time but it was his first PRS experience . He's far more experienced now but I will mention it . Cheers .

The problem with those screw fulcrum points is you can't tell they are worn with a flat spot, until you strip the assembly down - You have a hunch, when you've tried everything else, and maybe like yours, there is still a tuning issue - Then you investigate

I've known some players/techs adjust these 6 screw fulcrum points, with a few to taking down the action a bit more if required - But often work carried out when the strings are at pitch - The PRS trem works well, but those 6 fulcrum points should be left alone unless you know what you are doing

Great advice. I'm no guitar tech but one thing which really winds me up is people adjusting bridges - or components of bridges, or tailpieces - with the strings at normal tension. It just chews the parts up and ruins them, all for the sake of saving a minute or two.

Rockhard · September 2020

Had it set up by tech with 10s , better for me . Had to set relief , lower action and intonate , also bridge was decked so reset trem to float . He said it was unusually out for a PRS but happen previous owner just looked it at rather than play it . Plays and sounds terrific now . Might be a keeper this time ha .

guitars4you · September 2020

Philly_Q said:

guitars4you said:

Rockhard said:

guitars4you said:

Still love a DGT - and so versatile Enjoy it for many years

Going back to your other DGT and a tuning issue - My guess would be damaged/worn fulcrum points - The 6 at the bridge - can be easily damaged and cause such issues if not correctly set-up/adjusted - Only cure then is to replace the whole set and they are not cheap - As a rule, NEVER adjust them when the strings are at pitch - Better still NEVER adjust them as they should be factory correct and never need adjusting

That could been it ! It was a mint one year old but who knows . I don't recall tech mentioning that at time but it was his first PRS experience . He's far more experienced now but I will mention it . Cheers .

The problem with those screw fulcrum points is you can't tell they are worn with a flat spot, until you strip the assembly down - You have a hunch, when you've tried everything else, and maybe like yours, there is still a tuning issue - Then you investigate

I've known some players/techs adjust these 6 screw fulcrum points, with a few to taking down the action a bit more if required - But often work carried out when the strings are at pitch - The PRS trem works well, but those 6 fulcrum points should be left alone unless you know what you are doing

Great advice. I'm no guitar tech but one thing which really winds me up is people adjusting bridges - or components of bridges, or tailpieces - with the strings at normal tension. It just chews the parts up and ruins them, all for the sake of saving a minute or two.

agree about chewed up studs etc

guitars4you · September 2020

Rockhard said:

Had it set up by tech with 10s , better for me . Had to set relief and intonate , also bridge was decked so reset trem to float . Really nice it is for tones and playability . Might be a keeper this time ha .

Hope it works out all okay for you

Rockhard · September 2020

guitars4you said:

Rockhard said:

Had it set up by tech with 10s , better for me . Had to set relief and intonate , also bridge was decked so reset trem to float . Really nice it is for tones and playability . Might be a keeper this time ha .

Hope it works out all okay for you

Cheers mate . It is a fine example of a great guitar and I like it a lot . I intend to get best out of it . There's be no logical reason to let it go . It's different enough but fits well with me being an LP guy .

tone1 · September 2020

Rockhard said:

Had it set up by tech with 10s , better for me . Had to set relief , lower action and intonate , also bridge was decked so reset trem to float . He said it was unusually out for a PRS but happen previous owner just looked it at rather than play it . Plays and sounds terrific now . Might be a keeper this time ha .

I went for 10’s too...which feels great, even 1/2 step down

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