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Gibson Joe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique Gold vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Joe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique Gold
Electric$7,499
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76Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
No ratings yet
69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Joe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique Gold 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 Joe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique Gold wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique GoldDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7669
Build9167
Playability7567
Sound6674
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess - Signed, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included), Signed/Aged Antique GoldDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body wood1-Piece MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
Pickups498T 4-ConductorDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$7,499—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Tremolo Arm—
Back1-Piece Mahogany—
BindingCream—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul,Single Cut—
BridgeWilkinson/Gotoh VS100N TremoloPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickup498T 4-ConductorDGT
CaseAged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-LatchHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsGold Top Hats—
Controls1 Volume, 1 Tone with Push/Pull Coil SplitterTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishChromeHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
JointLong Tenon, Axcess Contour Heel—
ModelLPJXASAGNH1—
Mounting RingsCream—
NutChrome-plated Brass Precision Roller NutPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output JackSwitchcraft—
PickguardNone—
Pickup CoversChrome—
Pickup SelectorNone—
ProfileArtist Profile—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap ButtonsAluminum—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
TailpieceWilkinson/Gotoh VS100N Tremolo—
Top wood2-Piece Plain MapleMaple
Truss rodClassicPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverJoe Perry Signature"DGT"
Tuner PlatingChrome—
TunersGrover KidneyPRS 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 pickup—DGT
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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