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Gibson SG Standard '61 Stop Bar, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson SG Standard '61 Stop Bar, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry
Electric$1,999
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78Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson SG Standard '61 Stop Bar, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry 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 SG Standard '61 Stop Bar, Left-Handed, Vintage Cherry wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
  • Better value (75 vs 69)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricSG Standard '61 Stop Bar, Left-Handed, Vintage CherryDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7869
Build9167
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value7569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecSG Standard '61 Stop Bar, Left-Handed, Vintage CherryDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
Pickups60s Burstbucker / 60s BurstbuckerDGT / DGT
Rating
Price$1,999
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Fretboard
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSG
Body StylesSG
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickup60s BurstbuckerDGT
CaseHardshell CaseHardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Silver Reflector
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with Orange Drop CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
End Of Board Width57.4mm / 2.26in
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayAcrylic TrapezoidMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
ModelSG6100LVENH1
Neck pickup60s BurstbuckerDGT
NutGraph TechPRS
Nut width43.05mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4"
PickguardBlack 5-ply
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle
ProfileSlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCream
SwitchwasherBlack
TailpieceAluminum Stop Bar
TunersVintage Deluxe with Keystone ButtonsPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
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
Top woodMaple
Truss rodPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod Cover"DGT"
TuningStandard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown.110"

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