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Gibson Les Paul Custom Quilt Sapele, Ultra Light Aged, Natural vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Les Paul Custom Quilt Sapele, Ultra Light Aged, Natural
Electric$8,099
No ratings yet
77Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Les Paul Custom Quilt Sapele, Ultra Light Aged, Natural comes out ahead overall — 77 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Les Paul Custom Quilt Sapele, Ultra Light Aged, Natural wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Custom Quilt Sapele, Ultra Light Aged, NaturalDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7769
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound7474
Value6769

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Custom Quilt Sapele, Ultra Light Aged, NaturalDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardDark EbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
Pickups490R / 498TDGT / DGT
Rating
Price$8,099
BindingMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickup498TDGT
Control CoversBlack
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Silver Insert
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-Wired Harness with 500K CTS Audio Taper PotentiometersTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Mounting RingsBlack M69
Neck pickup490RDGT
NutCorianPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack Multi-Ply
Pickup CoversNickel Plated
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2
Switch TipCream
SwitchwasherBlack
TailpieceStop Bar
Top woodQuilt SapeleMaple
Truss rodAdjustablePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Engraved Les Paul Custom"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel
TunersGrover with Kidney ButtonPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Weight ReliefNone
CaseHardshell Case
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"
Options10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
TuningStandard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown.110"

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