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Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged and PRS DGT Semi-Hollow are closely matched overall — 69 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged wins on
  • Better build (84 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 60)
  • Better value (69 vs 58)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Murphy Lab Ultra Light AgedDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall6969
Build8467
Playability6767
Sound6074
Value5869

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Murphy Lab Ultra Light AgedDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Fretboard—Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
Pickups—DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$7,399—
Body FinishNitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul,Single Cut—
Fret Count22—
ModelLPB54M2M17214—
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Bridge—PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickup—DGT
Case—Hardshell Case
Construction—Set
Controls—Two Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
Finish—High-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlay—Moons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius—10"
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 pickup—DGT
Neck profile—DGT
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Nut—PRS
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Top wood—Maple
Truss rod—PRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuners—PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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