Head to head
Epiphone IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric$1,499
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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
| Metric | IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 69 |
| Build | 65 | 67 |
| Playability | 75 | 67 |
| Sound | 68 | 74 |
| Value | 66 | 69 |
Full specifications
| Spec | IGC Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, Alpine White | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | PRS |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | 5-ply maple/poplar | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | — | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25" |
| Pickups | Gibson T-Type / Gibson T-Type | DGT / DGT |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,499 | — |
| Binding | Multi-ply top and back | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss | — |
| Body shape | ES-335 | — |
| Body Styles | Semi-hollow body | — |
| Bridge | Harmonica Tune-O-Matic | PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II |
| Bridge pickup | Gibson T-Type | DGT |
| Case | Hardshell black IGC case with custom Alex Lifeson signature reproduction | Hardshell Case |
| Control Knobs | Black Witch Hats | — |
| Controls | 2 volume, 2 tone | Two Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch |
| Finish | Gold | High-Gloss Nitro |
| Fretboard inlay | Block | Moons (Birds Optional) |
| Fretboard radius | 12 in. | 304.8 mm | 10" |
| Joint | Glued in, set neck | — |
| Model | ECAL355AWGM | — |
| Neck pickup | Gibson T-Type | DGT |
| Nut | Graph Tech | PRS |
| Pickup Covers | Gold | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way toggle | — |
| Plastic Parts | Black | — |
| Profile | Slim C | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 25" |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | — |
| Tailpiece | Maestro Vibrola | — |
| Tuners | Die cast | PRS 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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