PRS SE DGT Standard Moons MTS

PRS SE DGT Standard Moons MTS review

The PRS SE DGT Standard Moons MTS is a David Grissom signature-style electric guitar with a mahogany body and set mahogany neck. Its specifications point to a familiar DGT format: two humbucking pickups, a three-way toggle switch, individual volume controls, and a push-pull tone control. A PRS-style tremolo and rosewood fingerboard complete the main hardware and construction details.

The listed price is 722, and the model has been available since October 2025. It comes in McCarty Tobacco Sunburst, with nickel hardware and PRS SE tuning machines. The package includes a gig bag, but no hard case. Those details make the MTS a straightforward option for players who want the DGT control layout and visual treatment without a hard case included in the purchase.

Construction and playing specifications

The 635 mm (25-inch) scale sits between the common shorter and longer electric-guitar formats. The neck uses a DGT profile, and the rosewood fingerboard has a 254 mm (10-inch) radius, 22 frets, and DGT Moons inlays. The body has no separate top listed. Together, these specifications describe the instrument's basic feel and layout, but they do not establish how comfortable a particular guitar will be. Neck shape and fret finishing are especially dependent on the individual instrument and its setup.

The guitar is equipped with two DGT "S" humbuckers. Its controls include two volume knobs and one tone knob with a push-pull function, plus a three-way toggle. The supplied information does not specify the push-pull switching options, so it would be unwise to assume precisely how the pickup wiring changes when the control is pulled. The PRS-patented tremolo is part of the design, but no setup measurements or details about its adjustment are provided.

Reported quality-control concerns

The available hands-on feedback describes a guitar that was returned immediately after inspection. The reported problems were a faulty output jack, a nut that was not fitted properly, and an unfinished last fret. These are significant concerns for a new instrument. The jack affects basic operation, while the nut and fret condition can interfere with tuning, playability, or comfort. The report also characterizes the quality control as very poor.

That account is important, but it describes one returned example. It does not establish that every PRS SE DGT Standard Moons MTS has the same defects, or provide enough evidence to estimate how often they occur. Still, a buyer should take the specific issues seriously and inspect the actual guitar before accepting it. Check that the output jack holds a cable securely and passes signal reliably. Examine the nut for proper seating, and look closely at the final fret for rough edges or incomplete finishing. A basic playing test across the fingerboard can reveal problems that a visual check misses.

What to check before buying

• Output jack: Connect a cable and confirm that the signal remains stable when the plug moves gently.
• Nut fit: Check that the nut is seated correctly and that the strings are not binding or sitting unevenly.
• Fret finish: Inspect the last fret and run a careful fingertip check along the fret ends for roughness.
• Controls and tremolo: Test both volume controls, the push-pull tone control, the toggle switch, and the tremolo function.

Verdict

On paper, the MTS offers a coherent DGT specification: mahogany construction, a set neck, a rosewood fingerboard, two DGT "S" humbuckers, and the expected control arrangement. The included gig bag is useful, while the absence of a hard case is worth factoring into the total cost. The submitted field report, however, raises practical concerns about inspection and finishing on the reviewed guitar.

At a listed price of 722, the decision should hinge on the condition of the specific instrument rather than its specification sheet alone. Buy from a seller who allows a thorough inspection and has a clear return policy. If the jack, nut, or fretwork shows the reported faults, request another instrument or return it. A clean example may suit players seeking the DGT layout, but this report gives buyers a good reason to check the build carefully before taking one home.