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ESP SN-1000HT Dark Brown Sunburst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

ESP SN-1000HT Dark Brown Sunburst
Electric$1,499
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
No ratings yet
69Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP SN-1000HT Dark Brown Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 82 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

ESP SN-1000HT Dark Brown Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 67)
  • Better playability (81 vs 67)
  • Better value (79 vs 69)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricSN-1000HT Dark Brown SunburstDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall8269
Build9767
Playability8167
Sound6874
Value7969

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecSN-1000HT Dark Brown SunburstDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandESPPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJP—
Body woodSwamp AshMahogany
Neck wood3Pc Roasted MapleMahogany
FretboardMacassar EbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale25.5"25"
PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro *(Pull Tone for Split) / Seymour Duncan Custom 14 TB *(Pull Tone for Split)DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$1,499—
BridgeHipshot w/ String ThruPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan Custom 14 TB *(Pull Tone for Split)DGT
CaseST-1 GUITAR FORM FIT CASEHardshell Case
Case IncludedN—
ConstructionBolt-OnSet
ControlsPassiveTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishDark Brown SunburstHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius300-400mm Compound10"
HardwareBlackNickel
Neck pickupSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro *(Pull Tone for Split)DGT
Neck profileThin UDGT
NutBlack BonePRS
Nut width42mm1 21/32"
Scale length25.5"25"
Strap ButtonStandard—
Top woodQuilted MapleMaple
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 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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