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ESP AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

ESP AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin
Electric$2,199
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76Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin 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 AW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain Satin wins on
  • Better build (93 vs 67)
  • Better playability (81 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 60)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain SatinDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7669
Build9367
Playability8167
Sound6074
Value6669

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAW-XJ7 Baritone Evertune Black Open Grain SatinDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandESPPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodSwamp Ash w/ Maple TopMahogany
Neck wood5Pc Maple/Walnut/PadoukMahogany
FretboardMacassar EbonyRosewood
Strings76
Frets2422
Scale27"25"
PickupsDimarzio D-Activator 7 *(Pull Volume for Split)DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$2,199—
BridgeEvertune (F Model) w/ Gold SaddlesPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupDimarzio D-Activator 7 *(Pull Volume for Split)DGT
CaseXJ XL Guitar Form Fit CaseHardshell Case
Case IncludedY—
ConstructionBolt-OnSet
ControlsPassiveTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishBlack Open Grain SatinHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius400mm10"
HardwareBlackNickel
Neck profileThin UDGT
NutMoldedPRS
Nut width48mm1 21/32"
Scale length27" Baritone25"
Strap ButtonStandard—
Top woodSwamp Ash VeneerMaple
TunersLTD LockingPRS 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 pickup—DGT
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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