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Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst
Electric$1,499
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68Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst 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 Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny BurstDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall6869
Build6567
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6669

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny BurstDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandEpiphonePRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian LaurelRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsGibson USA Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity Reverse Mounted / Gibson USA GreenybuckerDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$1,499—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged Gloss—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeEpiphone Tune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupGibson USA GreenybuckerDGT
CaseVintage-style Hardshell with Tan Exterior, Pink Interior, and Custom ArtworkHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiomenters, Mallory 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 Profile—
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointGlued In, Set Neck, Long Tenon—
ModelEIGCKH59LPSGNYNH1—
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupGibson USA Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity Reverse MountedDGT
NutGraph TechPRS
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output JackSwitchcraft 1/4"—
PickguardNone—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle—
ProfileCustom Greeny Profile—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipIvory—
SwitchwasherCream—
TailpieceLockTone Stop Bar—
Top woodMaple with AAA Flame Maple VeneerMaple
Truss rodDual ActionPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover2-ply, Black"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Spade ButtonPRS 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
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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