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Gibson Kirk Douglas Signature SG, Inverness Green vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Kirk Douglas Signature SG, Inverness Green
Electric$2,499
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80Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Kirk Douglas Signature SG, Inverness Green comes out ahead overall — 80 to 69 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson Kirk Douglas Signature SG, Inverness Green wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
  • Better sound (79 vs 74)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKirk Douglas Signature SG, Inverness GreenDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall8069
Build9167
Playability7567
Sound7974
Value7069

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKirk Douglas Signature SG, Inverness GreenDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsBurstbucker 1 / Burstbucker 3DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$2,499—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeSG—
Body StylesSG—
BridgeAluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic™PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupBurstbucker 3DGT
CaseHardshellHardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with Silver inserts on Inverness Green-finished model - Gold inserts on Ebony-finished model—
ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone, plus individual Volume controls with push/pull coil splitting for each of the three pickupsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickel on Inverness Green-finished model - Gold on Ebony-finished modelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayAcrylic BlocksMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
HeadstockGibson logo in Mother of Pearl—
Headstock InlayCustom split diamond in Mother of Pearl—
JointGlued in—
Middle pickupBurstbucker 2—
ModelSGKD20IGNH1—
Neck pickupBurstbucker 1DGT
NutGraph Tech®PRS
Nut width43.05mm / 1.7in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4"—
PickguardWhite 5-ply on Inverness Green-finished model; Black 5-ply on Ebony-finished model—
Pickup CoversNickel on Inverness Green-finished model - Gold on Ebony-finished model—
Pickup Selector3-way toggle—
ProfileSlimTaper—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2 - bottom and behind heel—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipCream on Inverness Green-finished model - Black on Ebony-finished model—
SwitchwasherBlack with Gold lettering—
TailpieceKirk Douglas signature Captain Lyre Tail Vibrola—
Tuner PlatingNickel on Inverness Green-finished model - Gold on Ebony-finished model—
TunersNickel Keystone on Inverness Green-finished model - Gold Keystone on Ebony-finished modelPRS 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
Truss rod—PRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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