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Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural
Electric$29,999
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77Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural comes out ahead overall — 77 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged NaturalDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7769
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7474
Value6769

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged NaturalDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodKorinaMahogany
Neck woodKorinaMahogany
FretboardBrazilian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$29,999—
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)—
Body shapeExplorer—
Body StylesExplorer—
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombuckerDGT
CaseHistoric Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case, plus Case CoverHardshell Case
Control CoversBrown Explorer—
Control KnobsTrue Historic Gold—
Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book CapacitorTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishGold; Murphy Lab Custom AgedHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotsMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock1958 Explorer—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate Cover'58 Explorer Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the Case—
JointHide Glue Fit—
Model58KEXLEGH1B—
Mounting RingsTrue Historic Black—
Neck pickupCustombuckerDGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
Pickguard'58 Explorer Off-White 4-ply—
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Aged Gold—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
Profile50s Vintage—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2 - Brass—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipTrue Historic Amber—
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar—
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black"DGT"
Tuner PlatingAged Gold—
TunersKluson with Celluloid TipsPRS 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
Top wood—Maple
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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