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Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Kindred Burst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Kindred Burst
Electric$6,699
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77Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Kindred Burst 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 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Kindred Burst 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 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Kindred BurstDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7769
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7474
Value6769

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Kindred BurstDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body wood1-Piece Lightweight MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$6,699—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingCream—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul—
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
CaseBrown/Pink Reissue 5-LatchHardshell Case
Control KnobsGold Top Hat—
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
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayAged Celluloid TrapezoidMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen—
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointLong Tenon—
ModelLPR59PSL21895—
Mounting RingsAuthentic M69—
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardHistoric Reissue Cream—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle—
ProfileAuthentic 1959—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipCream—
SwitchwasherCream—
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar—
Top wood2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue FitMaple
Truss rod2-Way AdjustablePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverHistoric Reissue"DGT"
TunersKluson Single Line, Single RingPRS 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
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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