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Gibson 1956 Les Paul Standard Reissue with Bigsby, VOS, All Double Gold vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1956 Les Paul Standard Reissue with Bigsby, VOS, All Double Gold
Electric$7,599
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75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1956 Les Paul Standard Reissue with Bigsby, VOS, All Double Gold comes out ahead overall — 75 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1956 Les Paul Standard Reissue with Bigsby, VOS, All Double Gold wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1956 Les Paul Standard Reissue with Bigsby, VOS, All Double GoldDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1956 Les Paul Standard Reissue with Bigsby, VOS, All Double GoldDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets22
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsP-90 / P-90DGT / DGT
Rating
Price$7,599
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Body FinishVOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupP-90DGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat
Controls2 Volume, 2 ToneTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlaySplit parallelogramMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
ModelLPR56PSL22877
Neck pickupP-90DGT
NutNylonPRS
Output Jack1/4"
PickguardCream
Pickup CoversCream
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle
Plastic PartsCream
Profile50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceBigsby B7
Top woodMapleMaple
TunersKluson DeluxePRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Weight ReliefChambered
ConstructionSet
Fret WirePRS Jumbo Fret Wire
HardwareNickel
Headstock LogoSignature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret27/32"
Neck profileDGT
Neck Width At The Body2 7/32"
Nut width1 21/32"
Options10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Truss rodPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover"DGT"
TuningStandard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown.110"

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