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Gibson 1962 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue with Ebony Block, Light Aged, Vintage White, Exclusive vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1962 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue with Ebony Block, Light Aged, Vintage White, Exclusive
Electric$7,999
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78Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1962 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue with Ebony Block, Light Aged, Vintage White, Exclusive comes out ahead overall — 78 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1962 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue with Ebony Block, Light Aged, Vintage White, Exclusive wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
  • Better sound (79 vs 74)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1962 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue with Ebony Block, Light Aged, Vintage White, ExclusiveDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7869
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7974
Value6869

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1962 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue with Ebony Block, Light Aged, Vintage White, ExclusiveDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$7,999—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeSG—
Body StylesSG—
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombuckerDGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control CoversWhite—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Gold Insert—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishMurphy Lab Aged GoldHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl—
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit—
Middle pickupCustombucker—
ModelSGC62PSL21643—
Mounting RingsBlack M69—
Neck pickupCustombuckerDGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardWhite Multi-Ply—
Pickup CoversMurphy Lab Aged Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
Profile60s SlimTaper—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2 - Brass—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipCream—
SwitchwasherSilkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate—
TailpieceShort Maestro with Ebony Block—
Truss rodAuthentic 50s No-TubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply Les Paul Custom Hot Stamped"DGT"
Tuner PlatingGold—
TunersGrover KidneyPRS 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
Top wood—Maple
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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