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Epiphone Brendon Small Ghosthorse Explorer (Incl. EpiLite Case), Galaktikon Burst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Epiphone Brendon Small Ghosthorse Explorer (Incl. EpiLite Case), Galaktikon Burst
Electric$799
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71Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Brendon Small Ghosthorse Explorer (Incl. EpiLite Case), Galaktikon Burst and PRS DGT Semi-Hollow are closely matched overall — 71 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Brendon Small Ghosthorse Explorer (Incl. EpiLite Case), Galaktikon Burst wins on
  • Better playability (78 vs 67)
  • Better value (75 vs 69)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better build (67 vs 61)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricBrendon Small Ghosthorse Explorer (Incl. EpiLite Case), Galaktikon BurstDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7169
Build6167
Playability7867
Sound7474
Value7569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecBrendon Small Ghosthorse Explorer (Incl. EpiLite Case), Galaktikon BurstDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandEpiphonePRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale24.72"25"
PickupsGibson USA Burstbucker / Gibson Burstbucker 2DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$799—
BindingSingle-ply White—
Body FinishGloss—
Body shapeExplorer—
Body StylesExplorer—
BridgeFloyd Rose® FRT-1000PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupGibson Burstbucker 2DGT
CaseEpiLite™Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlack; PVC—
Control KnobsKnurled Metal—
Controls2 Volume with coil splitting push/pullTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayDot; Icarus Spaceship at 12th fretMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count24—
HeadstockExplorer, with Galakticon Icarus Spaceship Medallion, Floyd Rose Tool Holder and Brendon Small signature on back—
Headstock InlayHistoric Epiphone logo in Mother of Pearl—
JointGlued in; Contoured Heel joint—
ModelEDBSEGKBNF3—
Mounting RingsBlack; PVC—
Neck pickupGibson USA BurstbuckerDGT
NutFloyd Rose® Locking Nut R5PRS
Nut width44.45mm / 1.75in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Epiphone heavy duty—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-way Epiphone toggle—
Plastic PartsBlack; PVC—
ProfileSlimTaper—
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in25"
Strap Buttons2 - bottom and shoulder—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipBlack—
Top woodFigured Maple VeneerMaple
Truss rodDual ActionPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersGrover® Mini Rotomatic® 18:1PRS 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
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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