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Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness Green vs Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony

Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness Green
Electric$8,999
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78Overall / 100
Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony
Electric$14,999
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76Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness Green and Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony are closely matched overall — 78 to 76 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness Green wins on
  • Better sound (79 vs 71)
  • Lower price ($8,999 vs $14,999)
Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness GreenKirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony
Overall7876
Build8787
Playability7575
Sound7971
Value6866

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Inverness GreenKirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid Mahogany1-piece Mahogany
Neck woodSolid Mahogany3-piece Mahogany with Volute
FretboardEbony1-piece Indian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3T-Type Humbucker / T-Type Humbucker
Rating——
Price$8,999$14,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGFlying V
Body StylesSGFlying V
BridgeABR-1Custom Replica Bridge
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3T-Type Humbucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellSKB Flying V Case
Control CoversWhite—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with Silver InsertsBlack Speed
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS potentiometers
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in50.04mm / 1.97in
FinishNickel; Murphy Lab Light AgedChrome
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockPerloid Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson logo and Split Diamond inlay in Mother of Pearl—
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitGlued In, Set Neck
Middle pickupCustombucker Alnico 3—
ModelSGC63PSL000000478FV79KHEBCH1
Mounting RingsBlack M69Black
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3T-Type Humbucker
NutNylonCorian
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in39.12mm / 1.54in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardWhite Multi-PlyFour-ply, White
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel SilverNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
ProfileAuthentic '61 Thin ProfileKirk Hammett V Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamCream
SwitchwasherReplica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate—
TailpieceLong Maestro VibrolaStop Bar; Heavy Chrome
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply'79 V
Tuner PlatingNickelChrome
TunersGrover KidneyM6 Schaller
Weight ReliefNone—
Headstock—1979 Flying V
Jack Plate Cover—Aged Black Switch Washer (Around Output Jack)
Plastic Parts—Black
Strap Buttons—2 - Schaller Strap Locks (Black)

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