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Gibson 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural
Electric$5,499
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77Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural 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 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique NaturalDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7769
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7474
Value6769

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique NaturalDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardOne-Piece Indian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker, Aged Alnico 3, Unpotted / Custombucker, Aged Alnico 3, UnpottedDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$5,499—
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)—
Body shapeModerne—
Body StylesModerne—
BridgeHistoric Reissue ABR-1 No-WirePRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombucker, Aged Alnico 3, UnpottedDGT
CaseLifton Historic Reissue Brown Hardshell with Pink InteriorHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsTrue Historic Bleach White Top Hat with Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone; 500k CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book CapacitorTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishGold VOSHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayCellulose DotMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
HeadstockModerne Gumby Style with Four String Guides—
Headstock InlayRaised Nickel/Plastic Gibson Logo—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit—
Model57MMANVOGH1—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupCustombucker, Aged Alnico 3, UnpottedDGT
NutNyloonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft, Gold—
Pickguard4-ply White—
Pickup CoversGold VOS—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle—
Profile50s Vintage—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2 - Burnished Brass—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipTrue Historic Amber—
SwitchwasherTrue Historic, Black—
TailpieceAluminum Stop Bar—
Truss rodAuthentic 50s No-TubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic, Black"DGT"
Tuner PlatingGold VOS—
TunersKluson Single Ring ReissuePRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
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
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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