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Gibson Adam Jones 1979 LP CST Vintage Silverburst (see photo) Aged, Antique Silverburst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Adam Jones 1979 LP CST Vintage Silverburst (see photo) Aged, Antique Silverburst
Electric$9,999
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76Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Adam Jones 1979 LP CST Vintage Silverburst (see photo) Aged, Antique Silverburst 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 Adam Jones 1979 LP CST Vintage Silverburst (see photo) Aged, Antique Silverburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAdam Jones 1979 LP CST Vintage Silverburst (see photo) Aged, Antique SilverburstDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7669
Build9167
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6669

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAdam Jones 1979 LP CST Vintage Silverburst (see photo) Aged, Antique SilverburstDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3-piece MapleMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker Reverse-Mounted / Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$9,999—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
Binding7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeTune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJDGT
CaseCustom Silverburst Case with Adam Jones ArtworkHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsAged Black Speed Knobs—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; 1 DiMarzio 500 k Volume Pot (Bridge), and 3 CTS Pots, .047uF Orange Drop CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishAged ChromeHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
HeadstockGibson Les Paul Custom, 5-ply White / Black Binding, Adam Jones Headstock Mirror—
Headstock InlayClosed B & O Gibson logo, and Custom Split Diamond, both in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverChrome—
JointHide Glue Fit—
ModelLPC79AJASVSBCH—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupCustombucker Reverse-MountedDGT
NutBonePRS
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardNone - Mounting Holes Drilled—
Pickup CoversNeck: Chrome, Bridge: None—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
Plastic PartsBlack—
ProfileMedium C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap ButtonsNickel, Diamond-Shaped—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052—
Switch TipChrome—
SwitchwasherThick Black—
TailpieceStop Bar—
Top wood3-Piece MapleMaple
Truss rodStandardPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover70s Custom"DGT"
Tuner PlatingAged Chrome—
TunersSchaller M6 with Large ButtonsPRS 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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