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Gibson LE 1960 ES-355 Reissue with Figured Maple, Light Aged, Antique Blonde vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson LE 1960 ES-355 Reissue with Figured Maple, Light Aged, Antique Blonde
Electric$8,999
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75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson LE 1960 ES-355 Reissue with Figured Maple, Light Aged, Antique Blonde 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 1960 ES-355 Reissue with Figured Maple, Light Aged, Antique Blonde 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 1960 ES-355 Reissue with Figured Maple, Light Aged, Antique BlondeDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLE 1960 ES-355 Reissue with Figured Maple, Light Aged, Antique BlondeDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body woodFigured maple/poplar/mapleMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3DGT / DGT
Rating
Price$8,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
BindingMulti-ply top and back
Body FinishLight Aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body shapeES-335
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats
Controls2 volume, 2 toneTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishGoldHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayBlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm10"
Fret Count22
JointLong neck tenon
Model60ES35526LE23272
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
NutNylonPRS
Output Jack1/4"
Pickup CoversGold
Pickup Selector3-way toggle
Plastic PartsBlack
ProfileAuthentic 1961
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceStop Bar
TunersGrover RotomaticPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
ConstructionSet
Fret WirePRS Jumbo Fret Wire
HardwareNickel
Headstock LogoSignature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret27/32"
Neck profileDGT
Neck Width At The Body2 7/32"
Nut width1 21/32"
Options10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Top woodMaple
Truss rodPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover"DGT"
TuningStandard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown.110"

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