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ESP Alex Skolnick Fr Black Aqua Sunburst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

ESP Alex Skolnick Fr Black Aqua Sunburst
Electric$10,249
No ratings yet
76Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
No ratings yet
69Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Alex Skolnick Fr Black Aqua Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 76 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

ESP Alex Skolnick Fr Black Aqua Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAlex Skolnick Fr Black Aqua SunburstDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7669
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7174
Value6669

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAlex Skolnick Fr Black Aqua SunburstDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandESPPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc MapleMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsSeymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker Set *(Pull Tone for Split) / Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker SetDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$10,249—
BridgeFloyd Rose OriginalPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker SetDGT
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseHardshell Case
Case IncludedY—
CoaY—
ConstructionSet-ThruSet
ControlsPassiveTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishBlack Aqua SunburstHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius305mm10"
HardwareChromeNickel
Neck pickupSeymour Duncan Alex Skolnick Humbucker Set *(Pull Tone for Split)DGT
Neck profileUDGT
NutLockingPRS
Nut width43mm1 21/32"
Scale length24.75"25"
Strap ButtonDunlop Straplok—
Top woodFlamed MapleMaple
TunersGroverPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Fretboard inlay—Moons (Birds Optional)
Fret Wire—PRS Jumbo Fret Wire
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 Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Truss rod—PRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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