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Epiphone IGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic White vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Epiphone IGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic White
Electric$1,499
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70Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone IGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic White and PRS DGT Semi-Hollow are closely matched overall — 70 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic White wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic WhiteDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7069
Build6567
Playability7567
Sound7374
Value6869

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1963 Les Paul SG Custom With Maestro Vibrola, Classic WhiteDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandEpiphonePRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodTwo Piece Solid Mahogany, Center SeamMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsGibson Custombucker / Gibson CustombuckerDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$1,499—
Binding5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishPolyurethane VOS—
Body shapeSG—
Body StylesSG—
BridgeTune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerDGT
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom LogoHardshell Case
Control CoversWhite with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo in Black—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Gold Reflector and Nickel Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Mallory CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishGoldHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
HeadstockGibson-style Open Book—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon—
Middle pickupGibson Custombucker—
ModelECSGC63CWVGM1—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupGibson CustombuckerDGT
NutGraph TechPRS
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output JackSwitchcraft 1/4"—
Pickguard3-ply White; White Tenon Cover with Les Paul Custom in Black Text—
Pickup CoversGold—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle—
ProfileSlimTaper—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Behind Heel—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipIvory—
SwitchwasherBlack with Gold Text—
TailpieceMaestro Vibrola—
Truss rodDual ActionPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black Bell with Les Paul Custom in White Text"DGT"
Tuner PlatingGold—
TunersGrover Rotomatic; 18:1 RatioPRS 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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