PRS DGT Birds Charcoal

PRS DGT Birds Charcoal review

The PRS DGT Birds Charcoal is David Grissom's signature take on a double-humbucker, ST-style electric guitar. Its specifications point to a traditional wood-and-pickup foundation, with a mahogany body, flamed maple top, set-in mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard. The finish is Charcoal, and the bird inlays give the fingerboard a distinctive PRS detail without changing the guitar's straightforward layout.

There is useful long-term feedback to consider alongside the specification sheet. One owner, writing after exactly a year with the instrument, described it as inspiring, consistently in tune, precise, and possessed of a distinctive voice. That is a strong endorsement, though it remains one player's experience rather than a guarantee of how every guitar will feel or sound. The same report identified one minor ergonomic complaint: the toggle switch could be positioned more conveniently.

Construction and neck

The DGT has a 635 mm scale and 22 DGT jumbo frets. The neck profile is also designated DGT, rather than one of the more generic shapes often used to describe a neck. That makes a hands-on trial especially worthwhile for players who have a firm preference about neck depth and shoulder shape. The supplied information does not give measurements for the profile, so the model name alone cannot tell you exactly how it will sit in your hand.

The set-in mahogany neck joins a mahogany body topped with flamed maple. The rosewood fingerboard carries bird inlays, while the 22 jumbo frets are specific to this model. These details give the DGT a clear identity, but they also matter practically: fret size and neck feel influence how a player approaches bends, vibrato, and fretting pressure. The reported impression of precision after a year is encouraging, but individual setup and playing style still affect the result.

Pickups and controls

Two DGT humbuckers provide the pickup configuration. The controls comprise separate volume knobs, one tone control with a push-pull function, and a three-way toggle switch. This gives the player several ways to shape the output directly from the instrument, while keeping the basic control scheme familiar to many electric guitar players.

The available specifications do not explain the push-pull function in further detail, so it would be unwise to assign it a particular switching effect without confirmation. The owner's description of a unique voice is relevant here, but it does not identify specific settings or musical styles. Players considering the DGT should test the pickup and control combinations themselves, especially if they rely on fast switching during a performance.

The reported switch-position concern deserves a closer look in person. It is a small point, not a broad criticism of the layout, but the toggle's reach can matter when changing pickups quickly. Check its position from your usual playing stance and see whether your picking hand or forearm gets in the way. Control comfort is personal, and the one-year owner report suggests this is the main ergonomic reservation worth checking.

Tremolo, tuning hardware, and included case

The guitar has a PRS tremolo and PRS Phase III locking tuners with faux-bone buttons. Nickel hardware completes the specification. The owner's report of stable tuning over a year is a positive real-world observation, although it cannot establish how every setup will behave or how much tremolo use was involved. The guitar ships with.011 DGT strings, a detail worth noting for players who prefer a lighter gauge or plan to change string tension.

A PRS case is included. No gig bag is listed, so buyers should expect the hard case rather than a separate soft bag. The model is made in the USA and has been available since September 2024. The listed item number is 599829, and the supplied price is 4,555; no currency is specified in the product information.

Verdict

The PRS DGT Birds Charcoal pairs a clearly defined signature specification with a reported record of satisfying year-long use. Its mahogany and flamed maple construction, DGT humbuckers, push-pull tone control, locking tuners, and PRS tremolo make it a substantial, feature-rich instrument. The strongest hands-on evidence provided is the owner's account of accurate tuning, precision, inspiration, and a voice they considered distinctive.

The main caveat is modest but practical: the toggle switch may not fall in the ideal position for every player. The DGT neck profile should also be tried directly, since the name alone does not describe its exact dimensions. If the neck suits your hand and the switch feels accessible, the available feedback makes this signature model a compelling candidate for players seeking a PRS double-humbucker guitar with its own control arrangement and visual character.