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Gibson Noel Gallagher 1960 ES-355, 60s Cherry Murphy Lab Aged vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Noel Gallagher 1960 ES-355, 60s Cherry Murphy Lab Aged
Electric$9,999
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75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Noel Gallagher 1960 ES-355, 60s Cherry Murphy Lab Aged 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 Noel Gallagher 1960 ES-355, 60s Cherry Murphy Lab Aged 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
MetricNoel Gallagher 1960 ES-355, 60s Cherry Murphy Lab AgedDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecNoel Gallagher 1960 ES-355, 60s Cherry Murphy Lab AgedDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodPlain Maple LaminateMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$9,999—
AccessoriesReproduced Handwritten Lyric Sheet, Hand-Signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a Custom Bear Strap—
BackPlain Maple Laminate—
Binding5-ply Top and Headstock, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeES-335—
Body StylesES—
BracingRed Spruce—
BridgeABR-1PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombuckerDGT
CaseBrown/Pink Custom ShopHardshell Case
CenterblockMaple—
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black Top Hats with Gold Inserts and Dial Pointers—
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Mono Varitone Switch with 2 Chokes, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Cat CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishAged GoldHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
JointHide Glue Fit—
Model60ES355NGASSCBG1—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupCustombuckerDGT
NutNylonPRS
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardBound Tortoiseshell—
Pickup CoversAged Gold—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
ProfileSlimTaper—
Scale length628.63mm / 24.75in25"
SidePlain Maple Laminate—
Strap Buttons2 - Brass—
Switch TipTrue Historic Amber—
SwitchwasherGold Varitone Plate—
TailpieceBigsby B7—
Top woodPlain Maple LaminateMaple
Truss rodReissue No-TubePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Black/White; Vertical Stereo"DGT"
Tuner PlatingAged Gold—
TunersGrover KidneyPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
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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