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Gibson 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro, Ultra Light Aged, Cherry Red vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro, Ultra Light Aged, Cherry Red
Electric$5,199
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76Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro, Ultra Light Aged, Cherry Red comes out ahead overall — 76 to 69 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro, Ultra Light Aged, Cherry Red wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (72 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro, Ultra Light Aged, Cherry RedDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7669
Build8767
Playability7267
Sound7474
Value6669

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro, Ultra Light Aged, Cherry RedDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale25"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3DGT / DGT
Rating
Price$5,199
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSG
Body StylesSG
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
CaseBrown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-LatchHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with Silver 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
FinishNickel; Murphy Lab Light AgedHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayCellulose Nitrate TrapezoidMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
ModelSGSR64ULCHNM1
Mounting RingsM69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack Multi-Ply
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel Silver
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileMedium C
Saddle MaterialNickel-plated Brass
Strap ButtonsAluminum
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCream
SwitchwasherReplica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
TailpieceMaestro Vibrola
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel
TunersKluson Single Line, Double RingPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Weight ReliefNone
ConstructionSet
Fret WirePRS Jumbo Fret Wire
HardwareNickel
Headstock LogoSignature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret27/32"
Neck profileDGT
Neck Width At The Body2 7/32"
Options10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Scale length25"
Top woodMaple
TuningStandard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown.110"

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