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Epiphone IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Epiphone IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White
Electric$1,499
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68Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White 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 Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine WhiteDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall6869
Build6567
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6669

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine WhiteDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandEpiphonePRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body wood5-ply maple/poplarMahogany
Neck wood—Mahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets—22
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsGibson T-Type / Gibson T-TypeDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$1,499—
BindingMulti-ply top and back—
Body FinishGloss—
Body shapeES-335—
Body StylesSemi-hollow body—
BridgeHarmonica Tune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupGibson T-TypeDGT
CaseHardshell black IGC case with custom Alex Lifeson signature reproductionHardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hats—
Controls2 volume, 2 toneTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishGoldHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayBlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm10"
JointGlued in, set neck—
ModelECAL355AWGM—
Neck pickupGibson T-TypeDGT
NutGraph TechPRS
Pickup CoversGold—
Pickup Selector3-way toggle—
Plastic PartsBlack—
ProfileSlim C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
TailpieceMaestro Vibrola—
TunersDie castPRS 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"
Nut width—1 21/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Top wood—Maple
Truss rod—PRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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