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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
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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—
Case—Hardshell Case
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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