Head to head
Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony vs Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, Exclusive
Electric$29,999
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The verdict
The Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony and Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, Exclusive are closely matched overall — 78 to 78 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony wins on
- Better sound (79 vs 74)
- Lower price ($19,999 vs $29,999)
Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, Exclusive wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony | Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, Exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 78 |
| Build | 87 | 91 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 79 | 74 |
| Value | 68 | 68 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony | 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 | One Piece Ultra-Light Weight Mahogany | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | 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 | $19,999 | $29,999 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity, Extra Pickguard Signed by Eric Clapton and Albert Lee, Custom Shop Switchplate Medallion in the Case | Certificate of Authenticity, Replica Keith Richards Strap |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard | Seven-ply Top, Three-ply Back, Five-ply Headstock (Cream), Single-ply Fretboard (White) |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | ES-335 |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | ES |
| Bridge | ABR-1; Screws Towards Neck | ABR-1 (Wire) |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker | Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet |
| Case | Custom Duck Brothers Case | Custom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black Royalite; EC Signature Switch Plate Medallion Installed (Custom Shop Medallion in the Case) | — |
| Control Knobs | True Historic Black Top Hat (No Dial Pointer) | True Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in | — |
| Finish | Custom Murphy Lab Aged Gold | Murphy Lab Aged Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl Block | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl | Gibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother-of-Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Multi-ply Laminated Acrylic | — |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit | Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon |
| Middle pickup | Custombucker Screw Side Towards Neck | — |
| Model | CSECB8MLAEBGH1 | 60ES355KREBMLGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate | 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 | Multi-ply Laminated Acrylic | — |
| Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver; Murphy Lab Aged | Murphy Lab Aged Gold |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Switchcraft | Switchcraft 3-way Toggle |
| Profile | Medium C | Custom Keith Richards profile |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | Black | 2 - Dunlop Dual Design Straplok - Bottom and Neck Heel |
| Switch Tip | Cream | True Historic Amber |
| Switchwasher | True Historic Black | — |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar | Bigsby B7 Vibrato |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply Les Paul Custom | — |
| Tuner Plating | Custom Murphy Lab Aged Gold | Murphy Lab Aged Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Milk Bottle | Grover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle Button |
| Weight Relief | None | — |
| Bracing | — | Red Spruce |
| Centerblock | — | Maple; Weight-Relieved |
| Plastic Parts | — | Black |
| String gauges | — | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |