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PRS Private Stock HPW DGT DB

The PRS Private Stock HPW DGT DB pairs premium, individually selected woods with DGT electronics and a locking tremolo. Its one-off construction and detailed finish are compelling, but the listed price places it firmly in the high-end market.

★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 5 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker

PRS Private Stock HPW DGT DB: technical overview

The PRS Private Stock HPW DGT DB is a single-piece version of the DGT model, built in the United States. Its listed price is 13,390, with no currency specified in the supplied data. The instrument combines an African mahogany body, a figured maple top, a figured mahogany neck, and a cocobolo fingerboard. PRS says the woods were personally hand-selected at its Private Stock Wood Vault in Stevensville, Maryland. That describes the selection process, but it does not establish how the guitar will sound or feel in use.

The listed color is Blonde, while the more specific finish description is Dirty Blonde Glow. The finish is high-gloss nitro. These details define the instrument's appearance and finish type; the supplied specifications do not include measurements of the finish, weight, or body dimensions.

Construction and playing dimensions

The body has a McCarty shape and is made from African mahogany. Its curly maple top provides a contrasting figured surface, with a curly maple veneer also used on the headstock. The neck is figured mahogany with the DGT neck profile. The fingerboard is cocobolo, with 22 frets and a 635 mm scale length, equivalent to 25 inches.

PRS specifies "Original Birds" fingerboard inlays, with a gold mother-of-pearl center and a brown mother-of-pearl outline. Gold mother-of-pearl markers indicate positions along the fingerboard's edge. The inlay materials and pattern are specific to this instrument's presentation. No neck thickness measurements, fret dimensions, fingerboard radius, or setup details are provided, so those aspects cannot be assessed from the specifications alone.

Pickups, controls, and tremolo

The pickup configuration is two covered DGT humbucking pickups, one at the bridge and one at the neck. The control layout consists of two volume controls, one tone control with a push-pull function, and a three-way toggle switch. This describes the available hardware and switching layout. The data does not explain the push-pull function, the pickup wiring options, or the specific tones available in each switch position.

The bridge is a patented PRS Gen II tremolo. Tuning hardware consists of PRS Tweaked Phase III locking machine heads. The hardware finish is described as a Smoked Black and Gold hybrid. These specifications identify the installed components, but provide no test results for tuning stability, tremolo range, or hardware durability.

Finish, package, and edition details

This is identified as a single-piece limited run, with serial number PS_12615. The guitar includes a Private Stock Brown Paisley case and a certificate. A gig bag is not included. The finish is listed as high-gloss nitro, and the color as Dirty Blonde Glow. The specifications do not state whether the finish has been aged or reliced, and no further case dimensions or certificate details are supplied.

  • Model: DGT, with a McCarty body shape
  • Body and top: African mahogany body and curly maple top
  • Neck and fingerboard: Figured mahogany neck, cocobolo fingerboard, DGT neck profile
  • Scale and frets: 635 mm scale length and 22 frets
  • Electronics: Two covered DGT humbucking pickups, two volume controls, push-pull tone control, three-way toggle
  • Bridge and tuners: PRS Gen II tremolo and Tweaked Phase III locking machine heads
  • Included: Brown Paisley case and certificate

What the specifications establish

The available information supports a clear picture of the guitar's materials, dimensions, pickup arrangement, controls, and included case. It also identifies several model-specific details, including the DGT neck profile, bird inlays, and PRS tremolo. However, no customer reviews are available for this product, and there are no supplied measurements or independent test results for weight, acoustic response, amplified sound, playability, tuning behavior, or finish durability. Any judgment on those points would go beyond the evidence.

For a buyer comparing specifications, the defining facts are its hand-selected woods, figured maple top, cocobolo fingerboard, dual DGT humbuckers, and single-piece status. The listed price is substantial, so an in-person inspection or a detailed assessment from the seller would be useful before purchase, particularly for setup, condition, and the individual instrument's feel. Those checks are not a substitute for the confirmed specification, but they address questions this data sheet cannot answer.

PRS Private Stock HPW DGT DB, front view
8.5/ 10 overall score
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Shipping and duties

The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.

Scores by area

Where it shines, where it stumbles

What convinced me

  • One-of-a-kind Private Stock build with personally selected woods
  • Figured mahogany body and curly maple top, finished in Dirty Blonde Glow
  • Two covered DGT pickups with a push-pull tone control for added tonal options
  • Includes a Private Stock case and certificate

What bugged me

  • Listed price is 13,390, with no currency specified
  • Single-piece limited run means this exact build is not readily replaceable
  • The specifications do not provide weight or setup details

Is it the right one for you?

Good pick if

Well suited to experienced players seeking a distinctive, high-end DGT with individually selected woods and premium appointments. Also worth considering for collectors who value a documented, single-piece build.

Look elsewhere if

Not a practical fit for buyers prioritizing a low price or an easily replaceable production model. The supplied specifications also do not establish its weight or setup, which may matter to players with specific ergonomic requirements.
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Suggested level: Intermediate

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Specifications

Color
Blonde
Body
Mahogany
Top
Maple, Flamed
Neck
Mahogany
Fretboard
Cocobolo
Frets
22
Scale
635 mm
Pickup system
HH
Tremolo
PRS
Including case
Yes
Incl. gigbag
No
Limited run
Single Piece
Model
DGT
Shape
McCarty

Before you decide

Questions players ask

Is this a production model or a one-off guitar?

It is listed as a single-piece limited run, so this specification describes a one-off instrument.

What pickups and controls does it have?

It has covered DGT pickups in the bridge and neck positions, two volume controls, a push-pull tone control, and a three-way toggle switch.

Does it include a case?

Yes. It includes a Private Stock Brown Paisley case and a certificate. No gig bag is included.

What is the scale length and neck profile?

The scale length is 635 mm, or 25 inches, and the neck uses the DGT profile.

Is the listed price in a particular currency?

The supplied product information lists a price of 13,390 but does not specify the currency.

The last word from the bench

This single-piece DGT combines an African mahogany body, curly maple top, figured mahogany neck, and cocobolo fingerboard. Its two covered DGT pickups, push-pull tone control, three-way switch, and PRS tremolo provide a flexible, specification-rich setup. The included Private Stock case and certificate suit its exclusive positioning. At 13,390, it is best considered by buyers who specifically value this unique build and its premium materials.

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