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ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic
Electric$1,699
No ratings yet
66Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
No ratings yet
69Overall / 100

The verdict

The PRS DGT Semi-Hollow comes out ahead overall — 69 to 66 on our estimated score.

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

ESP LTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Better playability (72 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better build (67 vs 61)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (69 vs 64)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall6669
Build6167
Playability7267
Sound6874
Value6469

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLTD Gl Desert Eagle Black w/ GraphicDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandESPPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodAlderMahogany
Neck woodMapleMahogany
FretboardMacassar EbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale25.5"25"
PickupsESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select) / Seymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$1,699—
BridgeFloyd Rose 1000SEPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan ‘78 Direct Mount *(Push to Select)DGT
CaseST-TE Guitar Form Fit CaseHardshell Case
Case IncludedY—
ConstructionBolt-OnSet
ControlsPassiveTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishBlack w/ Desert Eagle GraphicHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius305mm10"
HardwareBlackNickel
Neck pickupESP LS-120 *(Pull to Select)DGT
Neck profileGL Original UDGT
NutLockingPRS
Nut width43mm nut / 45mm neck width1 21/32"
Scale length25.5"25"
Strap ButtonStandard—
TunersLTDPRS 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
Top wood—Maple
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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