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ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ Graphic vs Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst

ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ Graphic
Electric$10,949
No ratings yet
80Overall / 100
Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
Electric$14,999
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77Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ Graphic comes out ahead overall — 80 to 77 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 87)
  • Better playability (81 vs 75)
  • Lower price ($10,949 vs $14,999)
Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricWill Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ GraphicSlash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
Overall8077
Build9787
Playability8175
Sound6874
Value7067

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecWill Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ GraphicSlash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
BrandESPGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPUS
Body woodMahogany3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck wood3Pc MapleMahogany
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings76
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsFishman Fluence Will Adler Aged Gold *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Will Adler Aged Gold *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)Custombucker Alnico 2 / Custombucker Alnico 2
Rating——
Price$10,949$14,999
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & TailpieceABR-1
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Will Adler Aged Gold *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)Custombucker Alnico 2
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseLifton Black/Yellow Hardshell
Case IncludedY—
ConstructionNeck-Thru—
ControlsActive2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Cat Capacitors
FinishDistressed Black w/ Gold Warbird GraphicNickel, Murphy Lab Aged
Fretboard radius305mm304.8mm / 12.0in
HardwareGold—
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Will Adler Aged Gold *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)Custombucker Alnico 2
Neck profileThin U—
NutBoneNylon
Nut width43mm42.85mm / 1.69in
Scale length24.75"628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonESP Strap Lock—
Top woodMaple—
TunersSperzel LockingKluson Double Ring
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity, Signed The Collection: Slash coffee table book, Signed Slash Orgy of the Damned album
Binding—Single-ply Royalite, Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body Finish—Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shape—ES-335
Body Styles—ES
Centerblock—Solid Maple
Control Knobs—Gold Top Hat with Silver Insert and Dial Pointer
End Of Board Width—52.37mm / 2.06in
Fretboard inlay—Aged Celluloid, Small Block
Fret Count—22
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Joint—Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Model—63ES335SLMLAVSBN1
Mounting Rings—Black
Output Jack—1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard—Black 5-Ply
Pickup Covers—True Historic Nickel
Pickup Selector—3-way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile—SlimTaper 60s C
Saddle Material—Nylon
Strap Buttons—2
String gauges—.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch Tip—True Historic Amber
Tailpiece—Bigsby B7 with True Historic Cellulose Nitrate Custom Made Plate
Truss rod—Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic
Tuner Plating—Nickel, Murphy Lab Aged

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