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Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue with Diamond F-Holes, Gloss, Gold Sparkle vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue with Diamond F-Holes, Gloss, Gold Sparkle
Electric$8,199
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77Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue with Diamond F-Holes, Gloss, Gold Sparkle 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 1959 ES-355 Reissue with Diamond F-Holes, Gloss, Gold Sparkle wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1959 ES-355 Reissue with Diamond F-Holes, Gloss, Gold SparkleDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7769
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7474
Value6769

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1959 ES-355 Reissue with Diamond F-Holes, Gloss, Gold SparkleDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$8,199—
Back3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple—
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeES-335—
Body StylesES—
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombuckerDGT
Case50s Brown/Pink Lifton HardshellHardshell Case
CenterblockMaple—
Control KnobsTrue Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, Vintage taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil CapacitatorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishGloss NickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Custom BlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit—
Model59ES355PSL21641—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupCustombuckerDGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardES-355 Bound Tortoise; Long—
Pickup CoversTrue Historic—
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft—
Profile50s Rounded Medium C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Side3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple—
Strap Buttons2 - Aluminum—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipTrue Historic Amber—
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar—
Top wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleMaple
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic"DGT"
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Kidney ButtonsPRS 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
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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