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Gibson 1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, Gloss, Sparkling Burgundy vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, Gloss, Sparkling Burgundy
Electric$5,499
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74Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, Gloss, Sparkling Burgundy comes out ahead overall — 74 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, Gloss, Sparkling Burgundy wins on
  • Better build (84 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (69 vs 64)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, Gloss, Sparkling BurgundyDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7469
Build8467
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6469

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, Gloss, Sparkling BurgundyDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3DGT / DGT
Rating
Price$5,499
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeFlying V
Body StylesFlying V
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats w/ Silver Inserts
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot Hand-Wired HarnessTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in
FinishChromeHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
ModelFV67SBCM1
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width40.0mm / 1.57in1 21/32"
Output JackSwitchcraft
Pickguard3-Ply White/Black/White
Pickup CoversChrome
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft
Profile60s SlimTaper C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap ButtonsAluminum
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCream
Truss rod2-way AdjustablePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverWhite Gibson Hot-stamped"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel
TunersKluson Reissue Double RingPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Weight ReliefNone
BridgePRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
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
Top woodMaple
TuningStandard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown.110"

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