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Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with P-90s, VOS, Double Gold vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with P-90s, VOS, Double Gold
Electric$5,499
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75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with P-90s, VOS, Double Gold comes out ahead overall — 75 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with P-90s, VOS, Double Gold wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with P-90s, VOS, Double GoldDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with P-90s, VOS, Double GoldDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$5,499—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeSG—
Body StylesSG—
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with silver inserts—
Controls2 volume, 2 toneTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
JointGlued In, Set Neck—
ModelSGSR61PSL22867—
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4"—
PickguardBlack—
Pickup CoversBlack—
Pickup Selector3-way toggle—
Plastic PartsBlack—
ProfileAuthentic 1961—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipCream—
SwitchwasherBlack—
TailpieceStop Bar—
TunersKluson DeluxePRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Construction—Set
Fretboard inlay—Moons (Birds Optional)
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
Truss rod—PRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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