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Gibson 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Pelham Blue vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Pelham Blue
Electric$7,599
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75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Pelham Blue 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, Pelham Blue 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
Metric1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Pelham BlueDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1963 Firebird V with Maestro Vibrola, Ultra Light Aged, Pelham BlueDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodLayered MahoganyMahogany
Neck wood9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-ThroughMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsFirebird Alnico 5 / Firebird Alnico 5DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$7,599—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeFirebird—
Body StylesFirebird—
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupFirebird Alnico 5DGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsGold Top Hats with Silver Inserts—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired HarnessTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishNickel; Murphy Lab Light AgedHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayAged Cellulose Nitrate TrapezoidMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
JointNeck-Through Construction—
ModelFB5ULPBNM1—
Neck pickupFirebird Alnico 5DGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
Pickguard3-Ply White/Black/White Firebird Hot-stamped—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
ProfileMedium C—
Saddle MaterialNickel-plated Brass—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap ButtonsAluminum—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipCream—
TailpieceMaestro Vibrola—
Truss rod2-way AdjustablePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverBlack 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stamped"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersDeluxe Banjo TunersPRS 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
Top wood—Maple
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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