Head to head
Gibson 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Ember Red vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric$7,799
No ratings yet75Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Ember Red 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 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Ember Red wins on
- Better build (87 vs 67)
- Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
- Better sound (74 vs 68)
Scorecard
| Metric | 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Ember Red | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 69 |
| Build | 87 | 67 |
| Playability | 75 | 67 |
| Sound | 68 | 74 |
| Value | 65 | 69 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Ember Red | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | PRS |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | — |
| Body wood | Layered Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-Through | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25" |
| Pickups | Firebird Alnico 5 / Firebird Alnico 5 | DGT / DGT |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $7,799 | — |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity | — |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer | — |
| Body shape | Firebird | — |
| Body Styles | Firebird | — |
| Bridge | ABR-1 | PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II |
| Bridge pickup | Firebird Alnico 5 | DGT |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell | Hardshell Case |
| Control Covers | Black | — |
| Control Knobs | Gold Top Hats with Silver Inserts | — |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness | Two Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in | — |
| Finish | Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged | High-Gloss Nitro |
| Fretboard inlay | Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid | Moons (Birds Optional) |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 10" |
| Fret Count | 22 | — |
| Joint | Neck-Through Construction | — |
| Model | FB5ULEMNM1 | — |
| Neck pickup | Firebird Alnico 5 | DGT |
| Nut | Nylon | PRS |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in | 1 21/32" |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | — |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped | — |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft | — |
| Profile | Medium C | — |
| Saddle Material | Nickel-plated Brass | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 25" |
| Strap Buttons | Aluminum | — |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | — |
| Switch Tip | Cream | — |
| Tailpiece | Maestro Vibrola | — |
| Truss rod | 2-way Adjustable | PRS Double-Acting |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped | "DGT" |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Deluxe Banjo Tuners | PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons |
| Weight Relief | None | — |
| 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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