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Gibson B.B. King “Live at the Regal” 1959 ES-335, Argentine Grey vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson B.B. King “Live at the Regal” 1959 ES-335, Argentine Grey
Electric$9,999
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77Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson B.B. King “Live at the Regal” 1959 ES-335, Argentine Grey 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 B.B. King “Live at the Regal” 1959 ES-335, Argentine Grey wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricB.B. King “Live at the Regal” 1959 ES-335, Argentine GreyDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7769
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7474
Value6769

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecB.B. King “Live at the Regal” 1959 ES-335, Argentine GreyDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body wood3-Ply Maple/Poplar/MapleMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian Rosewood, Hide Glue FitRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerDGT / DGT
Rating
Price$9,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
Back3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335
Body StylesES
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombuckerDGT
CaseCustom Shop Lifton HardshellHardshell Case
CenterblockSolid Maple
Control KnobsTrue Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors, Mono Varitone SwitchTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width52.37mm / 2.06in
FinishAged NickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayNitrocellulose DotMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22
JointHide Glue Fit
ModelBBES335REAGNB1
Mounting RingsBlack
Neck pickupCustombuckerDGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack 5-Ply
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Nickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileAuthentic '59 Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Side3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Strap Buttons2 - One Nickel, and White Plastic Endpin
Switch TipTrue Historic Amber
SwitchwasherBlack Varitone Switch Plate
Tailpiece1950s Reissue Bigsby B7 Vibrato
Top wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleMaple
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black"DGT"
Tuner PlatingAged Nickel
TunersGrover Milk Bottle RotomaticPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
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
TuningStandard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown.110"

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