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Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS
Electric$11,099
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77Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS 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 1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOSDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7769
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7474
Value6769

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOSDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body woodKorinaMahogany
Neck woodKorinaMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerDGT / DGT
Rating
Price$11,099
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body shapeFlying V
Body StylesFlying V
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombuckerDGT
CaseHistoric Flying V Brown/Pink Hardshell CaseHardshell Case
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black
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
FinishAged GoldHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22
Headstock1958 Korina Flying V
Headstock InlaySilver Gibson Logo on Peghead
Jack Plate Cover'58 Flying V Off-White 4-ply
JointHide Glue Fit
ModelCUS18923
Mounting RingsTrue Historic Black
Neck pickupCustombuckerDGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard'58 Flying V White 4-ply
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Aged Gold
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft
Profile50s Vintage
Rim MaterialRubber Strip on Bottom Rim
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2 - Brass
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipTrue Historic Amber
TailpieceString through Body - Lacquered Brass Chevron
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black"DGT"
Tuner PlatingAged Gold
TunersKluson Single RingPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
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"
Options10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Top woodMaple
TuningStandard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown.110"

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