Head to head
Gibson 1963 SG Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Ebony vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
The verdict
The Gibson 1963 SG Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Ebony 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 SG Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Ebony 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
| Metric | 1963 SG Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Ebony | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 69 |
| Build | 87 | 67 |
| Playability | 75 | 67 |
| Sound | 60 | 74 |
| Value | 62 | 69 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 1963 SG Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Ebony | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | PRS |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25" |
| Pickups | Custombucker, Double Black | DGT / DGT |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $6,699 | — |
| Accessories | Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity | — |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer | — |
| Body shape | SG | — |
| Body Styles | SG | — |
| Bridge | Lightning Bar Wraparound | PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker, Double Black | DGT |
| Case | Lifton Black Hardshell Case | Hardshell Case |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hat with Silver Reflectors | — |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone; Hand-Wired with Paper In Oil Capacitor | Two Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch |
| Finish | Nickel | High-Gloss Nitro |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 10" |
| Fret Count | 22 | — |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit | — |
| Model | SGJR63PSL000000499 | — |
| Nut | Nylon | PRS |
| Nut width | 42.67mm / 1.68in | 1 21/32" |
| Output Jack | 1/4" | — |
| Pickguard | Black | — |
| Profile | Authentic '61 Thin Profile | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 25" |
| Strap Buttons | 2 | — |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | — |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | PRS Double-Acting |
| Tuners | Kluson 3 on a side with White Button | PRS 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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