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Epiphone Bonehead Riviera, Left-Handed, Dark Tobacco Sunburst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Epiphone Bonehead Riviera, Left-Handed, Dark Tobacco Sunburst
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Bonehead Riviera, Left-Handed, Dark Tobacco Sunburst and PRS DGT Semi-Hollow are closely matched overall — 68 to 69 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone Bonehead Riviera, Left-Handed, Dark Tobacco Sunburst wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricBonehead Riviera, Left-Handed, Dark Tobacco SunburstDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall6869
Build6567
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6669

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecBonehead Riviera, Left-Handed, Dark Tobacco SunburstDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandEpiphonePRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body wood5-ply Layered MapleMahogany
Neck wood3-piece Maple with VoluteMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsAlnico Classic PRO / Alnico Classic PRODGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$899—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top, Back, and Fretboard—
Body FinishGloss—
Body shapeRiviera—
Body StylesES—
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupAlnico Classic PRODGT
CaseHardshellHardshell Case
CenterblockMaple—
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hat with Silver Insert and Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS PotentiometersTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayPearloid ParallelogramMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
HeadstockSloped Dovewing—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother of Pearl—
JointGlued In, Set Neck—
ModelEOBHRDTBNH1L—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupAlnico Classic PRODGT
NutGraph TechPRS
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output JackTop-mounted Standard Epiphone 1/4"—
PickguardWhite Riviera 3-ply with Foil E Logo—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle—
ProfileSlimTaper C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Back of Heel—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipIvory—
TailpieceLockTone Stop Bar—
Truss rodDual ActionPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover2-ply White Crescent Bullet with E Logo"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersPremium Die Cast with E Logo and Oval Metal ButtonPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Construction—Set
Fret Wire—PRS Jumbo Fret Wire
Hardware—Nickel
Headstock Logo—Signature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown—.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret—61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret—27/32"
Neck profile—DGT
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Top wood—Maple
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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