Head to head
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, Left-Handed, Ebony vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric$799
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The verdict
The Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, Left-Handed, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 73 to 69 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, Left-Handed, Ebony wins on
- Better playability (72 vs 67)
- Better value (76 vs 69)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, Left-Handed, Ebony | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 69 |
| Build | 71 | 67 |
| Playability | 72 | 67 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 76 | 69 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String, Left-Handed, Ebony | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | PRS |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 7 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 25.51" | 25" |
| Pickups | Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico / Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic | DGT / DGT |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $799 | — |
| Binding | 7-ply Top, 5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss | — |
| Body shape | Les Paul | — |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | — |
| Bridge | 7 String Tune-O-Matic | PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman MKH Fluence Ceramic | DGT |
| Case | Custom Hardshell Case Included | Hardshell Case |
| Control Covers | Black with Battery Compartment | — |
| Control Knobs | Black Knurled Metal | — |
| Controls | 2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Humbucker Pickup Voicing) | Two Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch |
| Finish | Gold | High-Gloss Nitro |
| Fretboard inlay | Custom Blocks | Moons (Birds Optional) |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 10" |
| Fret Count | 22 | — |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo with MKH Signature on the Back of the Headstock | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl | — |
| Jack Plate Cover | Gold Plated Metal | — |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Modern Contoured Heel | — |
| Model | EILPCMKH7EBGH3L | — |
| Neck pickup | Fishman MKH Fluence Alnico | DGT |
| Nut | Graph Tech | PRS |
| Nut width | 48.0mm / 1.89in | 1 21/32" |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Epiphone Heavy Duty | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Epiphone Toggle | — |
| Profile | SpeedTaper D | — |
| Scale length | 648.0mm / 25.51in | 25" |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Gold PosiLock | — |
| Switch Tip | Black | — |
| Tailpiece | 7 String Stop Bar | — |
| Top wood | Maple | Maple |
| Truss rod | 2-Way Adjustable | PRS Double-Acting |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply Bell; Les Paul MKH Origins Custom | "DGT" |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | — |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Mini Rotomatic with Tulip Buttons | PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons |
| Weight Relief | Modern | — |
| 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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