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Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique Silverburst vs Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony

Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique Silverburst
Electric$19,999
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76Overall / 100
Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony
Electric$19,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique Silverburst and Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony are closely matched overall — 76 to 78 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique Silverburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony wins on
  • Better sound (79 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricAdam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique SilverburstEric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony
Overall7678
Build9187
Playability7575
Sound6879
Value6668

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAdam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique SilverburstEric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyOne Piece Ultra-Light Weight Mahogany
Neck wood3-piece MapleMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Reverse-Mounted / Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating
Price$19,999$19,999
AccessoriesCustom Strap with Dog Daze Brooch, Certificate of Authenticity with Signed PhotoCertificate of Authenticity, Extra Pickguard Signed by Eric Clapton and Albert Lee, Custom Shop Switchplate Medallion in the Case
Binding7-ply Top, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-MaticABR-1; Screws Towards Neck
Bridge pickupCustom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJCustombucker
CaseHardshellCustom Duck Brothers Case
Control CoversBlack; Custom Shop Switch CoverBlack Royalite; EC Signature Switch Plate Medallion Installed (Custom Shop Medallion in the Case)
Control KnobsBlack SpeedTrue Historic Black Top Hat (No Dial Pointer)
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; 1 DiMarzio 500 k Volume Pot (Bridge), and 3 CTS Pots, .047uF Orange Drop Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors
FinishLightly Aged ChromeCustom Murphy Lab Aged Gold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Custom Block1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockFutura
Headstock InlayRaised Nickel Gibson LogoGibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverChrome, RecessedMulti-ply Laminated Acrylic
JointHide Glue FitLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
ModelCSAJVRSBCH1CSECB8MLAEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlackM69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Neck pickupCustombucker Reverse-MountedCustombucker
NutBoneNylon
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack (Not Mounted - Included in the Case)Multi-ply Laminated Acrylic
Pickup CoversNeck: Chrome, Bridge: NoneAuthentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver; Murphy Lab Aged
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-way Switchcraft
ProfileMedium CMedium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonsDiamond-ShapedBlack
String gauges.010-.052
Switch TipChromeCream
SwitchwasherBlackTrue Historic Black
TailpieceThrough BodyLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Top wood3-Piece Maple
Truss rodStandardAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Black with Exclusive Dog Daze ArtworkAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
TunersSchaller M6 with Large ButtonGrover Milk Bottle
Weight ReliefNoneNone
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in
Middle pickupCustombucker Screw Side Towards Neck
Tuner PlatingCustom Murphy Lab Aged Gold

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