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Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured Maple Top VOS, Bourbon Burst vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured Maple Top VOS, Bourbon Burst
Electric$4,499
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75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Les Paul Special Double Cut Figured Maple Top VOS, Bourbon Burst 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 Special Double Cut Figured Maple Top VOS, Bourbon Burst 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 Special Double Cut Figured Maple Top VOS, Bourbon BurstDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Special Double Cut Figured Maple Top VOS, Bourbon BurstDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body wood1-Piece Solid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3DGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$4,499—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet—
Back1-Piece Solid Mahogany—
Binding3-ply Body, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats—
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone PotsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Jack Plate CoverNickel—
JointLong Tenon—
ModelLPSPDCFVOBBNH1—
Mounting RingsBlack M69—
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3DGT
NutCorianPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output JackSwitchcraft—
PickguardBlack Multi-Ply—
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel Silver—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
Profile60s SlimTaper—
Saddle MaterialNickel-plated Brass—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap ButtonsAluminum—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipAmber—
SwitchwasherBlack—
Top wood2-Piece Figured MapleMaple
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Black/White"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersGrover KidneyPRS 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
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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