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Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, Ebony vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,899
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77Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 77 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 Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, EbonyDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7769
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7474
Value6769

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, EbonyDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustom Staple / Custom Soapbar P-90DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$6,899—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Medallion Switchplate; Extra Switchplate in the Case—
BindingMulti-ply—
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)—
Body shapeLes Paul—
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustom Soapbar P-90DGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width52.37mm / 2.06in—
FinishGoldHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayBlock Mother of PearlMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock InlayGibson logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverBlack Multi-Ply—
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit—
ModelLPB54LHVOEBGH1—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupCustom StapleDGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardBlack Multi-Ply—
Pickup CoversBlack Soapbar—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
Profile1950s Chunky D—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipAmber—
SwitchwasherBlack—
TailpieceStop Bar—
Truss rodStandardPRS Double-Acting
TunersKluson WafflebackPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Weight ReliefNone—
Construction—Set
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 profile—DGT
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Top wood—Maple
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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