ComparePRS Special Semi-Hollow vs DGT Semi-Hollow
The Special Semi-Hollow and DGT Semi-Hollow differ on 19 of 37 listed specs. Most differences are in Neck (9). Where they part ways: Neck Shape, Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret, Neck Width at the Nut, Neck Width at the Body, Fretboard Inlay and 14 more.
19 of 37 differAmber marks every spec where the two disagree.
Body
No differencesBody Construction
Special Semi-Hollow: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
DGT Semi-Hollow: Semi-Hollow Body with Single F-Hole
Top Wood
Special Semi-Hollow: Maple
DGT Semi-Hollow: Maple
Back Wood
Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
DGT Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Top Carve
Special Semi-Hollow: Violin
DGT Semi-Hollow: Violin
Neck
9 differencesNumber of Frets
Special Semi-Hollow: 22
DGT Semi-Hollow: 22
Scale Length
Special Semi-Hollow: 25"
DGT Semi-Hollow: 25"
Neck Wood
Special Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
DGT Semi-Hollow: Mahogany
Neck Construction
Special Semi-Hollow: One-Piece
DGT Semi-Hollow: One-Piece
Neck Shape (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: Pattern
DGT Semi-Hollow: DGT
Neck Depth at the 1/2 Fret (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: 7/8"
DGT Semi-Hollow: 27/32"
Neck Depth at the 12 1/2 Fret
Special Semi-Hollow: 61/64"
DGT Semi-Hollow: 61/64"
Neck Width at the Nut (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: 1 11/16"
DGT Semi-Hollow: 1 21/32"
Neck Width at the Body (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: 2 1/4"
DGT Semi-Hollow: 2 7/32"
Fretboard Wood
Special Semi-Hollow: Rosewood
DGT Semi-Hollow: Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
Special Semi-Hollow: 10"
DGT Semi-Hollow: 10"
Fretboard Inlay (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: Birds
DGT Semi-Hollow: Moons (Birds Optional)
Fret Wire (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Standard Fret Wire
DGT Semi-Hollow: PRS Jumbo Fret Wire
Width of Fret Crown (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: .104"
DGT Semi-Hollow: .110"
Height of Fret Crown (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: .047"
DGT Semi-Hollow: .055"
Truss Rod
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Double-Acting
DGT Semi-Hollow: PRS Double-Acting
Headstock Logo (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: Signature, Inlaid
DGT Semi-Hollow: Signature, Decal
Construction & Finish
No differencesNeck/Body Assembly Type
Special Semi-Hollow: Set
DGT Semi-Hollow: Set
Finish Type
Special Semi-Hollow: High-Gloss Nitro
DGT Semi-Hollow: High-Gloss Nitro
Hardware
3 differencesBridge (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen III
DGT Semi-Hollow: PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Tuners (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners with Wing Buttons
DGT Semi-Hollow: PRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Nut
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS
DGT Semi-Hollow: PRS
Hardware Type
Special Semi-Hollow: Nickel
DGT Semi-Hollow: Nickel
Truss Rod Cover (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: "Special"
DGT Semi-Hollow: "DGT"
Electronics
4 differencesTreble Pickup (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: McCarty III
DGT Semi-Hollow: DGT
Middle Pickup (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Narrowfield®
DGT Semi-Hollow: Not listed
Bass Pickup (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: McCarty III
DGT Semi-Hollow: DGT
Controls (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: Volume and Tone Controls with 5-Way Blade Pickup Switch and Two Mini-Toggle Coil-Tap Switches
DGT Semi-Hollow: Two Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
Strings, Tuning & Case
2 differencesStrings (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: PRS Signature 10-46
DGT Semi-Hollow: PRS Signature 11-49 (with a plain "G")
Tuning
Special Semi-Hollow: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
DGT Semi-Hollow: Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Case
Special Semi-Hollow: Hardshell Case
DGT Semi-Hollow: Hardshell Case
Options (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: 10 Top and Back with Hybrid Hardware
DGT Semi-Hollow: 10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Finishes
1 differenceFinishes on prsguitars.com (differs)
Special Semi-Hollow: Antique White Top (Natural Back), Black Top (Natural Back), Black Rainbow Holoflake, Aurora Borealis, Tiger Eye, Charcoal, Charcoal Burst, Cobalt Smokeburst, Dark Cherry Sunburst, River Blue Pearl, Fire Smokeburst, Faded Whale Blue, Purple Mist, Black Gold, Gray Black
DGT Semi-Hollow: Tiger Eye, Charcoal, Dark Cherry Sunburst, Faded Blue Jean, Gold Top, McCarty Sunburst, McCarty Tobacco Sunburst