Divided by 13 BW 1969 39w Tube Amp Head vs PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head
The Divided by 13 BW 1969 39w Tube Amp Head and the PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head are both amplifiers sharing dynamic, harmonically rich, transparent. The Divided by 13 BW 1969 39w Tube Amp Head leans full and saturated. The PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head leans warm and sustaining.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.54% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- dynamic
- harmonically rich
- transparent
- edge of breakup
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$3499via Reverb
The Divided By 13 BW 1969 is a 39-watt all-tube amplifier head from Divided By 13, inspired by late-1960s British amplifier voicing. The BW designation and 1969 reference reflect a tonal character evoking the open, harmonically rich British rock tones of that era. Hand-wired point-to-point construction at 39 watts provides stage-capable volume while retaining the touch sensitivity and dynamic responsiveness that Divided By 13 is known for. A specialised choice for players who want period-correct late-1960s British amp character in a reliably built modern instrument.
The PRS DG Custom 30 is David Grissom's signature 30-watt head, built to bring the tone of a player known for highly responsive, dynamic amplification rather than high gain. Grissom's style centres on touch sensitivity and the ability to move between clean and driven sounds using the guitar volume, and the PRS signature amps were designed around that requirement. At 30 watts it sits between the compact MT 15 and the 100-watt HDRX in the PRS range, with enough headroom for stage use while still reaching its own breakup. It suits blues, roots and classic rock players who play dynamically.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- Blues Rock
- Metal
- Blues
- full
- saturated
- warm
- sustaining
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Studio
- Live
- Studio
- Worship