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Shape Your Tone

“When it comes to the tone and features, we did most of the heavy lifting more than a decade ago with the DG Custom 30. I‘ve really got to give it to Doug Sewell and PRS for how thoughtfully the DGT 15 was designed. Doug was very meticulous and creative with updating some of the features while remaining true to the DNA of the Custom 30. From the first time I played through it, I was blown away,” said David Grissom.

Designed from the ground up to rival David Grissom’s favorite vintage amps, the PRS DGT 15 is rich with character and feels alive under your fingers. From sparkling cleans to heavy overdrive, this 15-watt single-channel amplifier intuitively offers tones beyond the typical limitations single-channel amps can have. It is a versatile amp with all the magic of smaller-wattage vintage tubes amps but is fully applicable in a modern setting. The DGT 15 is designed with several highly functional tone-sculpting features to maintain balance and articulation through its many unique settings. Starting with a 3-band TMB (treble, middle, bass) tone stack, the DGT 15 also includes a 3-position bright switch, boost, reverb, top cut, and presence front-panel controls. But it is not just the controls, but the combination of the controls and control parameters that bring out this amp’s extreme functional versatility. For example, the bright switch can be set to on, off, or on except when the boost is engaged – so you can intricately manipulate the amp’s high-end. The Master Volume can be set to be on, off, or on only with the Boost. The tremolo circuit oscillates the power tube bias (old-school) and features speed and depth front panel controls to dial in to your exact preference. The included 3-button footswitch allows you to control boost, reverb, and tremolo at the tip of your toes. All of these features mean you can find your sound and shape your tone with the PRS DGT 15 amplifier.

“Watching David in awe over the years create beautiful tones with the DGT guitar and various settings on his DG Custom 30 amp inspired me to design features into his new DGT 15 amp to help you get your favorite tones with a tap of the footswitch. Along with the lush reverb and new tremolo circuit, this is one of our most feature-laden designs to date. Know that this amp comes to you with the most intense admiration and respect for Mr. Grissom and his music.”
– Doug Sewell, PRS Amplifier Designer

Suggested Settings

David's Go-To Setting

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Texas Blues

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Featured Specifications

Specifications

General
Available Configurations Head
Channels Single
Electronics
Wattage 15
Tubes
Power Tubes (2) EL 84
Preamp Tubes (3) 12AX7 (1) 12AT7
Front Panel Controls
Back Panel Features
Inlet Fused Power Inlet (IEC)
H.T. (B+) Fuse Screwdriver Accessible, 500mA/500V Slo Blo
Effects Loop N/A
Extension Speaker Jacks 3
Ohm Switching (2) 4 ohm or (2) 8 ohm (parallel) via Switch, (1) 16 ohm
Bias Cathode Biased with Monitoring Jacks
Footswitch Jack 5-pin DIN
Hardware
Covering Blonde Tolex
Measurements
Amp Width 17.25” (43.82 cm)
Amp Depth 9” (22.86 cm)
Amp Height 9.25” (23.5 cm) including feet
Amp Weight 21.4 lbs (9.71 kg)
Included Accessories
Included Accessories 3-Button Footswitch (Boost, Reverb, Tremolo)
Preamp Tube Positions & Functions
V1 Input
V2 Reverb Driver
V3 Reverb Recovery
V4 Phase Inverter

Controls

Pre-Amp Section

Volume / Master Volume
The Volume control regulates the volume or loudness of the amp. It also increases the amp’s distortion as you turn it up. The Master can be used in combination with the Volume to generate preamp distortion at a lower volume.

PRO TIP: When setting the Volume at or around noon (edge of breakup), keep the Bass control lower and bring the Master up 3/4 to all the way for smoother distortion.
T/M/B Tonestack
This amp has a 3-band EQ, so you can use the Treble, Middle, and Bass controls to dial in your desired tone.
Boost Controls
This amp also features a 3-way Boost switch, which helps achieve that edge of breakup setting with increased drive and punch; using the Boost with the footswitch makes it easily engaged for singing leads.
Bright Switch
The Bright Switch adds high end shimmer to tones. As a 3-way switch, it can be set on/off or to be on only for unboosted/cleaner settings, if desired.

Additional Controls

Reverb
The DGT 15 features 3-spring Reverb for more natural ambience from subtle to surf. The Reverb circuit is voiced to enhance notes by adding depth, color, and liveliness without clouding the original/un-effected tone.
Top Cut
The Top Cut control allows you to remove unwanted sharp treble tones through phase-canceling.
Presence
Think of this as a high treble boost. Presence allows you to dial in high-mids and treble. As those are increased, the amp’s tone is brought forward. Depending on the tone stack and volume settings, the presence can change the gain/texture and loudness of the high-end, making your tone more 3-dimensional (or more “present”).
Tremolo: Speed and Depth
Tremolo acts as a modulation effect that oscillates between low and high volume, creating a pulsing guitar signal. The Speed controls frequency of the oscillation. The Depth controls the intensity of the effect.

Accolades

"Such a cool, sweet little amp. Tone for days!!! Can’t wait to get some time in the studio with it and see how I can make it fly. Love all the tones it has too. Loving this little hot rod. Very cool “BARK” and a lot of “BITE” too!"

- Don Felder

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