Head to head
Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured, Cobalt Burst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
The verdict
The Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured, Cobalt Burst comes out ahead overall — 78 to 69 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured, Cobalt Burst wins on
- Better build (97 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Les Paul Modern Figured, Cobalt Burst | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 69 |
| Build | 97 | 67 |
| Playability | 67 | 67 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 67 | 69 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Les Paul Modern Figured, Cobalt Burst | DGT Semi-Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | PRS |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25" |
| Pickups | Burstbucker Pro / Burstbucker Pro Plus | DGT / DGT |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $2,999 | — |
| Accessories | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit | — |
| Binding | Single-ply Top and Fretboard | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer | — |
| Body shape | Les Paul | — |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | — |
| Bridge | Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic | PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II |
| Bridge pickup | Burstbucker Pro Plus | DGT |
| Case | Hardshell | Hardshell Case |
| Control Knobs | Clear Top Hat | — |
| Controls | 2 Push/Pull Volume (Coil-Tap), 2 Push/Pull Tone (Pure Bypass/Phase) | Two Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch |
| End Of Board Width | 57.4mm / 2.26in | — |
| Finish | Chrome | High-Gloss Nitro |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Trapezoid | Moons (Birds Optional) |
| Fretboard radius | Compound, 10 in. to 16 in. | 254 mm to 406.4 mm | 10" |
| Fret Count | 22 | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model Gold Decal | — |
| Jack Plate Cover | Chrome | — |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck | — |
| Model | LPM01CXCH1 | — |
| Mounting Rings | Black | — |
| Neck pickup | Burstbucker Pro | DGT |
| Nut | Graph Tech | PRS |
| Nut width | 43.05mm / 1.7in | 1 21/32" |
| Output Jack | 1/4" | — |
| Pickguard | Black 5-ply (Not Mounted) | — |
| Pickup Covers | Chrome | — |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle | — |
| Profile | SlimTaper with Modern Contoured Heel | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 25" |
| Strap Buttons | 2 | — |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | — |
| Switch Tip | Black | — |
| Switchwasher | Black (Not Mounted) | — |
| Tailpiece | Aluminum Stop Bar | — |
| Top wood | AAA Figured Maple | Maple |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | PRS Double-Acting |
| Tuners | Grover Locking Rotomatic with Keystone Buttons | PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons |
| Weight Relief | Ultra-Modern | — |
| 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 Cover | — | "DGT" |
| Tuning | — | Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E |
| Width Of Fret Crown | — | .110" |
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