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Gibson LE 1957 Les Paul Reissue, Ultra Heavy Aged, Refin Burst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson LE 1957 Les Paul Reissue, Ultra Heavy Aged, Refin Burst
Electric$7,999
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75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson LE 1957 Les Paul Reissue, Ultra Heavy Aged, Refin Burst comes out ahead overall — 75 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson LE 1957 Les Paul Reissue, Ultra Heavy Aged, Refin Burst wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLE 1957 Les Paul Reissue, Ultra Heavy Aged, Refin BurstDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLE 1957 Les Paul Reissue, Ultra Heavy Aged, Refin BurstDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$7,999—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags—
Body FinishUltra Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul—
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control KnobsGold Top Hats—
Controls2 volume, 2 toneTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayTrapezoidMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm10"
Fret Count22—
JointLong neck tenon—
ModelLPR5726LE23267—
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
NutNylonPRS
Output Jack1/4"—
Pickup CoversDouble Classic White—
Pickup Selector3-way toggle—
Plastic PartsBlack—
Profile1950s Chunky D—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
TailpieceStop Bar—
Top woodMapleMaple
TunersKluson DeluxePRS 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 profile—DGT
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Nut width—1 21/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
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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