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Gibson 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS
Electric$5,999
No ratings yet
75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
No ratings yet
69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS 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 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS 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
Metric1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOSDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOSDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings116
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsFirebird Alnico 5 / Firebird Alnico 5DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$5,999—
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)—
Body shapeNon-Reverse Firebird—
Body StylesFirebird—
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupFirebird Alnico 5DGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control CoversNon-Reverse Firebird—
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Silver Insert—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500k CTS Potentiometers, Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-wired HarnessTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishAged NickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayNitrocellulose DotMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond-Inspired Twin Triangle Inlays in Mother of Pearl—
JointHide Glue Fit—
ModelFBNR12VOAQNH1—
Neck pickupFirebird Alnico 5DGT
NutCorianPRS
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output JackSwitchcraft 1/4"—
Pickguard3-ply White Non-Reverse Firebird—
Pickup Selector3-way Slider—
Profile60s SlimTaper C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2—
String gauges.010, 010, .013, .013, .008, .017, .012, .026, .018, .036, .026, .046—
Tailpiece12-String Claw—
Truss rodStandardPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverBlack"DGT"
TunersKluson Six on a Side Strip (x2)PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
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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