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Gibson LE 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Heavy Aged, Olive Drab Top vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson LE 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Heavy Aged, Olive Drab Top
Electric$8,699
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75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson LE 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Heavy Aged, Olive Drab Top 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 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Heavy Aged, Olive Drab Top 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 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Heavy Aged, Olive Drab TopDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLE 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Heavy Aged, Olive Drab TopDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
Pickups1968 T-Top Reissue / 1968 T-Top ReissueDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$8,699—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags—
BindingMulti-ply top and back—
Body FinishHeavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul—
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickup1968 T-Top ReissueDGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hats—
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width2.23mm / 0.09in—
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm10"
Fret Count22—
JointLong neck tenon—
ModelLPC6826LE23256—
Neck pickup1968 T-Top ReissueDGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width1.69mm / 0.07in1 21/32"
Output JackSwitchcraft—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
Plastic PartsBlack—
ProfileAuthentic 1968—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
TailpieceStop Bar—
Top woodMapleMaple
TunersKluson WafflebackPRS 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"
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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