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Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Junior Reissue, Light Aged, TV Inverness Green vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Junior Reissue, Light Aged, TV Inverness Green
Electric$5,899
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72Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Junior Reissue, Light Aged, TV Inverness Green comes out ahead overall — 72 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 Junior Reissue, Light Aged, TV Inverness Green wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 60)
  • Better value (69 vs 62)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1963 Les Paul SG Junior Reissue, Light Aged, TV Inverness GreenDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7269
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6074
Value6269

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1963 Les Paul SG Junior Reissue, Light Aged, TV Inverness GreenDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsP-90DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$5,899—
AccessoriesDemo Shop Certificate of Authenticity and Gibson Limited Warranty—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeSG—
Body StylesSG—
BridgeLightning Bar WraparoundPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupP-90DGT
CaseLifton Black Hardshell CaseHardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Silver Reflectors—
ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone; Hand-Wired with Paper In Oil CapacitorTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
HeadstockSerial Number: 401773—
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit—
ModelSGJR63PSL000000492—
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.67mm / 1.68in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4"—
PickguardBlack—
ProfileAuthentic 1961—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Truss rodAdjustablePRS Double-Acting
TunersKluson 3 on a side with White ButtonPRS 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 pickup—DGT
Neck profile—DGT
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Top wood—Maple
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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