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Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Worn Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1,  Vintage Worn Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Electric$199
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71Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Worn Heritage Cherry Sunburst and PRS DGT Semi-Hollow are closely matched overall — 71 to 69 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Worn Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
  • Better value (81 vs 69)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better build (67 vs 61)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Worn Heritage Cherry SunburstDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7169
Build6167
Playability7567
Sound7174
Value8169

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Special Satin E1, Vintage Worn Heritage Cherry SunburstDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandEpiphonePRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years
Country
Body woodPoplarMahogany
Neck woodOkoumeMahogany
FretboardRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsEpiphone 650R Humbucker Open-coil / Epiphone 700T Humbucker Open-coilDGT / DGT
Rating
Price$199
BindingNone
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeTune-o-maticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupEpiphone 700T Humbucker Open-coilDGT
Control KnobsBlack Speed knobs
ControlsMaster Volume, Master ToneTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius355.6mm / 14.0in10"
Fret Count22
HeadstockEpiphone Clipped Ear
Headstock InlayLes Paul Model in gold; Epiphone logo in silver
JointBolt-on
ModelENSVHSVCH1
Neck pickupEpiphone 650R Humbucker Open-coilDGT
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
PickguardNone
Profile60s SlimTaper D
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap ButtonsYes; 2
Switch TipBlack
TailpieceStopbar
Truss rodAdjustablePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverBell shaped; 2-layer; Vintage Edition in white"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel
TunersPremium Covered; 14:1 ratio;2016 Edition logo on back of headstockPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
CaseHardshell Case
ConstructionSet
Fretboard inlayMoons (Birds Optional)
Fret WirePRS Jumbo Fret Wire
HardwareNickel
Headstock LogoSignature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret27/32"
Neck profileDGT
Neck Width At The Body2 7/32"
NutPRS
Options10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Top woodMaple
TuningStandard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown.110"

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