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Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural vs Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony

Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural
Electric$29,999
No ratings yet
77Overall / 100
Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
Electric$19,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural and Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony 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 Label, Ebony wins on
  • Lower price ($19,999 vs $29,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged NaturalKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
Overall7778
Build8791
Playability7575
Sound7474
Value6768

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged NaturalKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodKorina3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck woodKorinaMahogany
FretboardBrazilian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet / Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet
Rating——
Price$29,999$19,999
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeExplorerES-335
Body StylesExplorerES
BridgeABR-1ABR-1 (Wire)
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet
CaseHistoric Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case, plus Case CoverCustom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition Hardshell
Control CoversBrown Explorer—
Control KnobsTrue Historic GoldTrue Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
FinishGold; Murphy Lab Custom AgedMurphy Lab Aged Gold
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotsMother of Pearl Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock1958 Explorer—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo in Mother of PearlGibson 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—
JointHide Glue FitGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon
Model58KEXLEGH1B60ES355KREBMLSLGH1
Mounting RingsTrue Historic BlackBlack
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in41.28mm / 1.63in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard'58 Explorer Off-White 4-ply—
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Aged GoldMurphy Lab Aged Gold
Pickup Selector3-Way SwitchcraftSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle
Profile50s VintageCustom Keith Richards profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Brass2 - Dunlop Dual Design Straplok - Bottom and Neck Heel
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberTrue Historic Amber
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarBigsby B7 Vibrato
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black—
Tuner PlatingAged GoldMurphy Lab Aged Gold
TunersKluson with Celluloid TipsGrover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle Button
Weight ReliefNone—
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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