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Epiphone IGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris White vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Epiphone IGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris White
Electric$1,699
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69Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone IGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris White and PRS DGT Semi-Hollow are closely matched overall — 69 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris White wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris WhiteDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall6969
Build6567
Playability7567
Sound7174
Value6769

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris WhiteDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandEpiphonePRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahogany (Wings)Mahogany
Neck wood9-ply Mahogany/WalnutMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnets / Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetsDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$1,699—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage Gloss—
Body shapeFirebird—
Body StylesFirebird—
BridgeEpiphone ABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetsDGT
Control CoversBlack with Silver Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo Hotstamp—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Reflector—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl TrapezoidMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
JointNeck-Through-Body Construction—
Mounting RingsNickel—
Neck pickupGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetsDGT
NutGraph TechPRS
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
Pickguard3-ply White; Firebird Logo Hotstamp in Red—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft Toggle—
Profile1963 Firebird—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons3 - Bottom, Shoulder, and Neck Heel - Historic Firebird Strap Button Placement Locations—
Switch TipIvory—
TailpieceMaestro Vibrola—
Truss rodDual ActionPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverSingle Ply Black with Epiphone Logo in Gold"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersKluson Banjo-style PlanetaryPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Case—Hardshell Case
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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