Head to head
Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural vs Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, Exclusive
Electric$29,999
No ratings yet77Overall / 100
Electric$29,999
No ratings yet78Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural and Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, Exclusive are closely matched overall — 77 to 78 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural wins on
No standout advantage.
Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, Exclusive wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural | Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, Exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 78 |
| Build | 87 | 91 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 74 |
| Value | 67 | 68 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural | Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, Exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Korina | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Neck wood | Korina | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Brazilian Rosewood | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker / Custombucker | Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet / Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $29,999 | $29,999 |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Explorer | ES-335 |
| Body Styles | Explorer | ES |
| Bridge | ABR-1 | ABR-1 (Wire) |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker | Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet |
| Case | Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case, plus Case Cover | Custom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Brown Explorer | — |
| Control Knobs | True Historic Gold | True Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| Finish | Gold; Murphy Lab Custom Aged | Murphy Lab Aged Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Dots | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 22 |
| Headstock | 1958 Explorer | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl | Gibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother-of-Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | '58 Explorer Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the Case | — |
| Joint | Hide Glue Fit | Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon |
| Model | 58KEXLEGH1B | 60ES355KREBMLGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | True Historic Black | Black |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker | Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet |
| Nut | Nylon | Bone |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in | 41.28mm / 1.63in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | '58 Explorer Off-White 4-ply | — |
| Pickup Covers | True Historic Aged Gold | Murphy Lab Aged Gold |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft | Switchcraft 3-way Toggle |
| Profile | 50s Vintage | Custom Keith Richards profile |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Brass | 2 - Dunlop Dual Design Straplok - Bottom and Neck Heel |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | True Historic Amber | True Historic Amber |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar | Bigsby B7 Vibrato |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | True Historic Black | — |
| Tuner Plating | Aged Gold | Murphy Lab Aged Gold |
| Tuners | Kluson with Celluloid Tips | Grover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle Button |
| Weight Relief | None | — |
| Accessories | — | Certificate of Authenticity, Replica Keith Richards Strap |
| Binding | — | Seven-ply Top, Three-ply Back, Five-ply Headstock (Cream), Single-ply Fretboard (White) |
| Bracing | — | Red Spruce |
| Centerblock | — | Maple; Weight-Relieved |
| Plastic Parts | — | Black |
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