Guitar suggestions - is there anything I should try next?

[Twinfan]

Of course I do, the fun never goes away  :)

I think everything I've decided to sell, I have ended up actually selling, even if it took a while and went for a sh!tty price.

I've only offered my other guitars for sale once each before realising the error of my ways!  :lol:

[roland_rat]

Intresting new purchase :D Hope you enjoy it when it arrives.

[d1dsj]

Nice choice Dave, I'd be interested ito hear why you chose a gold top and not another McKorina or McRosie? If I'd have had the cash I would have bought one of the ones you sold hence my question.

[Twinfan]

I've had 3 McKorinas and while they give a great warm bluesy sound, they don't work so well in a live band mix for the rock tunes we play, and for my own bass heavy playing style.  They sound less "wide" - like they're lacking some extra high end sparkle?  I guess the lack of maple top zing is the factor here.

Another McRosie would just be a lower spec Modern Eagle, and I wanted something different.  I'ev had two McRosies before, and neither compared to the Eagle for me.

The PS Sig Ltd on the way is basically a Modern Eagle with a sinker mahogany neck, so it's different to the Eagle.  The DGT is different again due to it's trem, and has the advantage of a nitro finish (unlike a regular McCarty or Custom).

Simple huh?  :lol:

[d1dsj]

Ok then, I get it!  8)

[Twinfan]

Ha ha!  I'm glad someone does!  You'll have to bob up and try them all out sometime.

[Philly Q]

I've had 3 McKorinas and while they give a great warm bluesy sound, they don't work so well in a live band mix for the rock tunes we play, and for my own bass heavy playing style.  They sound less "wide" - like they're lacking some extra high end sparkle?  I guess the lack of maple top zing is the factor here.

Yeah, I can imagine that.  I love the korina tone, but of course I'm not playing in a band situation.  I think there's a little more sparkle than mahogany - in a way - but not so much as a mapletop.

[Twinfan]

Well the DGT is here  :)  Nice weight and the gold is cool in the flesh.

It feels great, the neck seems inbetween a wide fat and a regular with a hint of V. Very easy to play. The stock 11s take a bit more shove to bend to pitch, but don't feel 'tight' - quite an unusual feeling.

Tone wise it seems to have more thickness than the Eagle, yet with the same level of clarity. I reckon the ME is a slightly better match for the XTC and more unique sounding, but the DGT is a better all-rounder.

More back to backs and amp comparisons required over the weekend I think!

[Philly Q]

How do you think the trem affects tone/sustain, Dave?

It's always been my impression that the PRS tremolo is probably the best unit out there for people who don't usually like tremolos... if you see what I mean.  :lol:

[viking]

Congrats for the DGT !To my ears,the PRS tremolo is a + .Better tone & sustain.David Grissom started with a Mcarty but quickly asked for a trem (McTrem) as he prefered the tone & feel .When they built the DGT,the trem was a fixture all along ,esp. for his "reverb" effect...And i agree but i don't have a DGT  :?...yet! Is it as good as advertised?

[juansolo]

I think you should get that Tabby hybid. Then get bored of it in say 6 months then sell it to me at a bargain price... I really love the look/idea of that thing.

[Twinfan]

Quite happy with PRS guitars thanks Mr Solo - that hybrid is cool but a bit too Strat for me. I like Fenders raw like a beat up Esquire or Tele!

Not had enough time to assess the trem yet, but I didn't notice any lack of sustain. I can feel and hear the difference between the DGT and the Eagle but I think it's an unfair comparison. The woods used are of different quality and the Eagle has a bit of special mojo on top...

[d1dsj]

Awesome, glad you are happy with it. When the "other" new one arrives I'll bring my better half up your way and drop by to check these beasts out. I think a couple of nice pics of the PRSi would be good! 8)

[Twinfan]

Of course! I'll fire up the digital SLR...

[Brow]

It's always been my impression that the PRS tremolo is probably the best unit out there for people who don't usually like tremolos... if you see what I mean.  :lol:

I'll agree with this. The 6 point PRS trem on my CU22 is my fave trem unit of anything I have.