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Gibson Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, Antique Natural vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, Antique Natural
Electric$19,999
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77Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, Antique 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 Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, Antique 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
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, Antique NaturalDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7769
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7474
Value6769

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, Antique NaturalDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body wood2-piece Korina, Jointed with Angled GrainMahogany
Neck woodKorinaMahogany
FretboardBrazilian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsAmos Custombucker / Amos CustombuckerDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$19,999—
AccessoriesJoe Bonamassa Case Hang Tag, Ernie Ball Black Leather Joe Bonamassa Guitar Strap, Leather Case Strap, Rubber Strap Locks, Custom Certificate of Authenticity Booklet—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeFlying V—
Body StylesFlying V—
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupAmos CustombuckerDGT
CaseAged Historic Flying V Brown/Pink Hardshell CaseHardshell Case
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black—
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
FinishMurphy Lab Aged GoldHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock1958 Korina Flying V—
Headstock InlayRaised Silver Gibson Logo—
Jack Plate Cover'58 Flying V Aged White 4-ply—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit—
Model58KFVJBMLAGH1B—
Mounting RingsTrue Historic Black—
Neck pickupAmos CustombuckerDGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output JackSwitchcraft 1/4"—
PickguardAged '58 Flying V Black 4-ply—
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Aged Gold—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle—
ProfileAmos Profile—
Rim MaterialAged Rubber Strip on Bottom Rim—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons3 - Two at the Neck Heel (One Behind the Heel, One on the Side), One on Underside of Upper Wing—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipTrue Historic Amber—
TailpieceString through Body - Aged Lacquered Brass Chevron—
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverCustom Amos"DGT"
Tuner PlatingMurphy Lab Aged Gold—
TunersKluson 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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