Head to head
Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
The verdict
The Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic 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 Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic wins on
- Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 69 |
| Build | 65 | 67 |
| Playability | 75 | 67 |
| Sound | 71 | 74 |
| Value | 67 | 69 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | PRS |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | One-piece Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Laurel | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25" |
| Pickups | Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker / Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type | DGT / DGT |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,299 | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss | — |
| Body shape | Flying V | — |
| Body Styles | Flying V | — |
| Bridge | Custom Bridge | PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II |
| Bridge pickup | Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type | DGT |
| Case | Black Hardshell with Red Plush Interior | Hardshell Case |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed | — |
| Controls | 2 Volume, Master Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop Capacitor | Two Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch |
| Finish | Nickel (Except for Strap Buttons) | High-Gloss Nitro |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Dot | Moons (Birds Optional) |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 10" |
| Fret Count | 22 | — |
| Headstock | Flying V | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo in Gold Hotstamp (Truss Rod Cover) | — |
| Jack Plate Cover | Black Toggle Washer (No Text) | — |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck | — |
| Model | EIGCKH79FVPRMNH1 | — |
| Mounting Rings | Black | — |
| Neck pickup | Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker | DGT |
| Nut | Graph Tech | PRS |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 1 21/32" |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft 1/4" | — |
| Pickguard | White 70s Flying V, 3-ply | — |
| Pickup Covers | None | — |
| Pickup Selector | Switchcraft 3-way Toggle | — |
| Profile | Rounded C with Volute | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 25" |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Neck Heel and End of Upper Wing (Black) | — |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | — |
| Switch Tip | Ivory | — |
| Tailpiece | LockTone Stop Bar | — |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | PRS Double-Acting |
| Truss Rod Cover | White 70s Flying V, 3-ply, with Epiphone Logo in Gold Hotstamp | "DGT" |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Spade Button | 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" |
| 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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