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Gibson Back to the Future "1955" ES-345 Collector's Edition, Light Aged, Cherry Red vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Back to the Future "1955" ES-345 Collector's Edition, Light Aged, Cherry Red
Electric$19,999
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77Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Back to the Future "1955" ES-345 Collector's Edition, Light Aged, Cherry Red 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 Back to the Future "1955" ES-345 Collector's Edition, Light Aged, Cherry Red wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricBack to the Future "1955" ES-345 Collector's Edition, Light Aged, Cherry RedDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7769
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7474
Value6769

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecBack to the Future "1955" ES-345 Collector's Edition, Light Aged, Cherry RedDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body wood3-ply maple/poplar/mapleMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3, Unpotted / Custombucker Alnico 3, UnpottedDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$19,999—
Binding3-ply top, single-ply back and fretboard—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeES-335—
Body StylesES-335—
BridgeABR-1 No-WirePRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3, UnpottedDGT
CaseLifton™ hardshell with Marvin Berry and The Starlighters graphicsHardshell Case
CenterblockMaple—
Control KnobsBlack top hat with gold reflector—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500k audio taper potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors; 6-position mono varitoneTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishAged goldHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayCelluloid split parallelogram with celluloid parallelogram at 12th FretMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock InlayGibson logo and crown in mother of pearl; Hill Valley Music dealer plaque on headstock rear—
JointLong tenon, hide glue fit—
Model55ES345BTTFMLGH1—
Mounting RingsBlack M69 medium & tall—
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3, UnpottedDGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardShort ES-335; black 5-ply, wide bevel—
Pickup CoversGold—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way toggle—
Profile1961 Authentic Thin D-Shape—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap ButtonsBurnished brass—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipCream—
SwitchwasherGold with black lettering (Varitone)—
TailpieceBigsby '59 B7, gold with black paint—
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s no-tubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic stepped 2-ply"DGT"
Tuner PlatingAged gold—
TunersKluson single line, single ringPRS 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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