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Gibson Les Paul Custom, Nickel Hardware, Alpine White, Exclusive vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Les Paul Custom, Nickel Hardware, Alpine White, Exclusive
Electric$5,799
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75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Les Paul Custom, Nickel Hardware, Alpine White, Exclusive 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 Les Paul Custom, Nickel Hardware, Alpine White, Exclusive 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
MetricLes Paul Custom, Nickel Hardware, Alpine White, ExclusiveDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Custom, Nickel Hardware, Alpine White, ExclusiveDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
Pickups490R / 498TDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$5,799—
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeTune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickup498TDGT
CaseBlack with Gold InteriorHardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Speed—
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle SwitchTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickel; GlossHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of PearlMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl—
ModelLPC-PSL21890—
Mounting RingsBlack M69—
Neck pickup490RDGT
NutCorianPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output JackSwitchcraft—
PickguardBlack Multi-Ply—
ProfileModern Medium C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipBlack—
SwitchwasherBlack—
TailpieceStop Bar—
Top woodMapleMaple
Truss rod2-Way AdjustablePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverMolded Hot Stamped"DGT"
TunersGrover KidneyPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Weight Relief9-Hole—
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
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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