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Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, Light Aged, Ebony vs Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, Light Aged, Ebony
Electric$8,999
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78Overall / 100
Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
Electric$14,999
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77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, Light Aged, Ebony and Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 78 to 77 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, Light Aged, Ebony wins on
  • Better sound (79 vs 74)
  • Lower price ($8,999 vs $14,999)
Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, Light Aged, EbonySlash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7877
Build8787
Playability7575
Sound7974
Value6867

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, Light Aged, EbonySlash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood1-Piece Mahogany3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker Alnico 2 / Custombucker Alnico 2
Rating——
Price$8,999$14,999
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulES-335
Body StylesLes PaulES
BridgeABR-1ABR-1
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker Alnico 2
CaseHardshellLifton Black/Yellow Hardshell
Control CoversTrue Historic; Custom Shop Medallion—
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black Top HatGold Top Hat with Silver Insert and Dial Pointer
Controls3 Volume, Master Tone, Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Cat Capacitors
FinishGold; Murphy Lab Light AgedNickel, Murphy Lab Aged
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Custom BlockAged Celluloid, Small Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Custom Split Block Inlay in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue FitLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Middle pickupCustombucker Alnico 3—
ModelCUS1883463ES335SLMLAVSBN1
Mounting RingsTrue Historic BlackBlack
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker Alnico 2
NutNylonNylon
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardTrue HistoricBlack 5-Ply
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft Toggle3-way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium CSlimTaper 60s C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Brass2
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberTrue Historic Amber
SwitchwasherTrue Historic Black—
TailpieceStop BarBigsby B7 with True Historic Cellulose Nitrate Custom Made Plate
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverTrue HistoricTrue Historic
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel, Murphy Lab Aged
TunersKluson Waffleback with Plastic ButtonsKluson 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
Centerblock—Solid Maple
End Of Board Width—52.37mm / 2.06in
Pickup Covers—True Historic Nickel
Saddle Material—Nylon

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