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Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, VOS, Classic White vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, VOS, Classic White
Electric$6,699
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78Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, VOS, Classic White 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 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, VOS, Classic White 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
Metric1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, VOS, Classic WhiteDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7869
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7974
Value6869

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, VOS, Classic WhiteDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$6,699—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags—
Body FinishVOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeSG—
Body StylesSG—
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control CoversWhite—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats w/ Gold Inserts—
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
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishGoldHigh-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 Alnico 3—
ModelSGC63VOCWGM1—
Mounting RingsBlack M69—
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardWhite Multi-Ply—
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
Profile60s SlimTaper—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap ButtonsBrass—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipCream—
SwitchwasherSilkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate—
TailpieceLong Maestro Vibrola—
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply"DGT"
Tuner PlatingGold—
TunersGrover KidneyPRS 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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