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Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Electric$399
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68Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst 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 Les Paul Tribute Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better build (67 vs 61)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Tribute Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry SunburstDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall6869
Build6167
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value7269

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Tribute Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry SunburstDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandEpiphonePRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsEpiphone 650R with Zebra Coils and Ceramic Magnets / Epiphone 700T with Zebra Coils and Ceramic MagnetsDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$399—
BindingSingle-ply Ivory, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishGloss—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupEpiphone 700T with Zebra Coils and Ceramic MagnetsDGT
CaseOptional Gig Bag or Hardshell Case (Sold Separately)Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsBlack Speed—
ControlsTwo Volume, Two ToneTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock60s Kalamazoo—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Silver, Les Paul Model in Gold—
Jack Plate CoverBlack—
JointBolt On with Ferrules and Sculpted Heel Joint—
ModelE1LPTPHCSNH1L—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupEpiphone 650R with Zebra Coils and Ceramic MagnetsDGT
NutPlasticPRS
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output JackEpiphone 1/4"—
PickguardNone—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle—
Profile60s SlimTaper, Rounded C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Upper Bout—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipBlack—
SwitchwasherBlack with Treble / Rhythm Text—
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar—
Top woodFlame Maple VeneerMaple
Truss rodDual ActionPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover3-ply Black Bell; Tribute"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel—
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"
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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