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Gibson 58 Korina Flying V Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural vs Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony

Gibson 58 Korina Flying V Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural
Electric$19,999
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77Overall / 100
Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony
Electric$19,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 58 Korina Flying V Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural and Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, 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 Flying V Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony wins on
  • Better sound (79 vs 74)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric58 Korina Flying V Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged NaturalEric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony
Overall7778
Build8787
Playability7575
Sound7479
Value6768

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec58 Korina Flying V Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged NaturalEric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood—One Piece Ultra-Light Weight Mahogany
Neck woodKorinaMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$19,999$19,999
AccessoriesExtra 4-ply Black Pickguard and Jackplate Included in the CaseCertificate of Authenticity, Extra Pickguard Signed by Eric Clapton and Albert Lee, Custom Shop Switchplate Medallion in the Case
BridgeABR-1ABR-1; Screws Towards Neck
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
CaseHistoric Flying V Brown/Pink Hardshell Case, plus Case CoverCustom Duck Brothers Case
Control KnobsTrue Historic BlackTrue Historic Black Top Hat (No Dial Pointer)
Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors
FinishGold; Murphy Lab Custom AgedCustom Murphy Lab Aged Gold
Fretboard inlayPearloid Dots1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock1958 Korina Flying V—
Headstock InlaySilver Gibson Logo on PegheadGibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover'58 Flying V Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the CaseMulti-ply Laminated Acrylic
JointHide Glue FitLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Model58KFVLEGH1BCSECB8MLAEBGH1
Mounting RingsTrue Historic BlackM69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
NutNylonNylon
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard'58 Flying V Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the CaseMulti-ply Laminated Acrylic
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Aged GoldAuthentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver; Murphy Lab Aged
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium CMedium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - BrassBlack
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberCream
TailpieceString through Body - Aged Lacquered Brass Chevron, Ferrules, and NailsLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic BlackAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Tuner PlatingAged GoldCustom Murphy Lab Aged Gold
TunersKluson Single RingGrover Milk Bottle
Binding—Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish—Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shape—Les Paul
Body Styles—Les Paul
Control Covers—Black Royalite; EC Signature Switch Plate Medallion Installed (Custom Shop Medallion in the Case)
End Of Board Width—56.89mm / 2.24in
Middle pickup—Custombucker Screw Side Towards Neck
Switchwasher—True Historic Black
Weight Relief—None

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