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Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive
Electric$1,299
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68Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive 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 IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, ExclusiveDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall6869
Build6567
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6669

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, ExclusiveDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandEpiphonePRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsGibson Custombucker / Gibson CustombuckerDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$1,299—
BindingSingle-ply, Fretboard—
Body FinishVintage Gloss—
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 CoversBlack—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Chrome Reflector and Nickel Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Black Beauty Paper in Oil 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—
HeadstockGibson Open Book—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother of Pearl (Aged)—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon—
ModelECSGR4PENH1—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupGibson CustombuckerDGT
NutGraph TechPRS
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
Pickguard5-ply Black, Wide Bevel—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle—
Profile60s SlimTaper—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Below Neck 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 Bell; Blank, Wide White"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe, Double RingPRS 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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