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

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

The verdict

The Gibson 58 Korina Flying V 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 Flying V Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric58 Korina Flying V 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 Flying V Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged NaturalKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood—3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck woodKorinaMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet / Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet
Rating——
Price$19,999$19,999
AccessoriesExtra 4-ply Black Pickguard and Jackplate Included in the CaseCertificate of Authenticity, Replica Keith Richards Strap
BridgeABR-1ABR-1 (Wire)
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet
CaseHistoric Flying V Brown/Pink Hardshell Case, plus Case CoverCustom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition Hardshell
Control KnobsTrue Historic BlackTrue 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 Korina Flying V—
Headstock InlaySilver Gibson Logo on PegheadGibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother-of-Pearl
Jack Plate Cover'58 Flying V Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the Case—
JointHide Glue FitGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon
Model58KFVLEGH1B60ES355KREBMLSLGH1
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 Flying V Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the Case—
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Aged GoldMurphy Lab Aged Gold
Pickup Selector3-Way SwitchcraftSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium CCustom 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
TailpieceString through Body - Aged Lacquered Brass Chevron, Ferrules, and NailsBigsby B7 Vibrato
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black—
Tuner PlatingAged GoldMurphy Lab Aged Gold
TunersKluson Single RingGrover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle Button
Binding—Seven-ply Top, Three-ply Back, Five-ply Headstock (Cream), Single-ply Fretboard (White)
Body Finish—Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shape—ES-335
Body Styles—ES
Bracing—Red Spruce
Centerblock—Maple; Weight-Relieved
Plastic Parts—Black

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