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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
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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
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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