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Gibson 1960 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue, VOS, Green Sparkle vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1960 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue, VOS, Green Sparkle
Electric$5,399
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74Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue, VOS, Green Sparkle comes out ahead overall — 74 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1960 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue, VOS, Green Sparkle wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 66)
  • Better value (69 vs 64)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue, VOS, Green SparkleDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7469
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6674
Value6469

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue, VOS, Green SparkleDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood—Mahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustom Dogear P-90DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$5,399—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
Body FinishVOS nitrocellulose lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul Double Cut—
BridgeWraparoundPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustom Dogear P-90DGT
CaseReissue hardshellHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with silver inserts—
Controls1 Volume, 1 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishNickel; Murphy Lab Heavy AgedHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayCelluloid DotMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Jack Plate CoverBlack—
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit—
ModelLPJRDC60PSL22872—
NutSolid MahoganyPRS
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
Pickguard1-Ply tortoiseshell celluloid—
Pickup CoversBlack Dogear P-90—
ProfileAuthentic 1960 V2—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap ButtonsAluminum—
String gaugesCertificate of Authenticity—
TailpieceWraparound—
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s no-tubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverSingle-ply black"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersKluson Strip with white 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 pickup—DGT
Neck profile—DGT
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Nut width—1 21/32"
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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