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Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Ebony vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Ebony
Electric$6,699
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75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Ebony 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 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Ebony 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
Metric1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, EbonyDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, EbonyDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body wood1-Piece MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
Pickups1968 T-Top Reissue / 1968 T-Top ReissueDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$6,699—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case—
Back1-Piece Mahogany—
BindingMulti-ply—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul,Single Cut—
BridgeABR-1 (Wired)PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickup1968 T-Top ReissueDGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hats with Gold Inserts—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishGold; Murphy Lab Light AgedHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock InlayGibson logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverBlack Multi-Ply—
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit—
ModelLPC68ULEBGH1—
Mounting RingsBlack M69—
Neck pickup1968 T-Top ReissueDGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardBlack Multi-Ply—
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
ProfileMedium C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap ButtonsBrass—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipCream—
SwitchwasherBlack—
TailpieceStop Bar—
Top wood2-Piece Plain MapleMaple
Truss rod2-way AdjustablePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom"DGT"
Tuner PlatingGold—
TunersKluson WafflebackPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Weight ReliefNone—
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
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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