Head to head
Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony vs Gibson Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Left-Handed Aged / Signed, Left-Handed Aged/Signed
Gibson
Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Left-Handed Aged / Signed, Left-Handed Aged/SignedElectric$19,999
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The verdict
The Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 78 to 71 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 playability (75 vs 64)
- Better sound (79 vs 68)
- Better value (68 vs 61)
Gibson Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Left-Handed Aged / Signed, Left-Handed Aged/Signed wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony | Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Left-Handed Aged / Signed, Left-Handed Aged/Signed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 71 |
| Build | 87 | 87 |
| Playability | 75 | 64 |
| Sound | 79 | 68 |
| Value | 68 | 61 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, Ebony | Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Left-Handed Aged / Signed, Left-Handed Aged/Signed |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | One Piece Ultra-Light Weight Mahogany | — |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | — |
| Fretboard | Ebony | — |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | — |
| Scale | 24.75" | — |
| Pickups | Custombucker / Custombucker | John Birch Superflux / John Birch P-90 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $19,999 | $19,999 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity, Extra Pickguard Signed by Eric Clapton and Albert Lee, Custom Shop Switchplate Medallion in the Case | Certificate of Authenticity, Replica Heavy Leather Strap, Replica Silver Cross Necklace in Coffin |
| 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 | — |
| Bridge | ABR-1; Screws Towards Neck | Adjustable Wrap-Around |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker | John Birch P-90 |
| Case | Custom Duck Brothers Case | 1960s Replica Black/Yellow Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black Royalite; EC Signature Switch Plate Medallion Installed (Custom Shop Medallion in the Case) | Black |
| Control Knobs | True Historic Black Top Hat (No Dial Pointer) | Black Witch Hats w/ Silver Inserts |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors | 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in | — |
| Finish | Custom Murphy Lab Aged Gold | Chrome - Aged |
| Fretboard inlay | 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl Block | — |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | — |
| Fret Count | 22 | — |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl | — |
| Jack Plate Cover | Multi-ply Laminated Acrylic | — |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit | — |
| Middle pickup | Custombucker Screw Side Towards Neck | — |
| Model | CSECB8MLAEBGH1 | SGSPCLH64TIACH1 |
| Mounting Rings | M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate | Custom John Birch |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker | John Birch Superflux |
| Nut | Nylon | — |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in | — |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | Multi-ply Laminated Acrylic | Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel |
| Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver; Murphy Lab Aged | Chrome Engraved |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Switchcraft | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | Medium C | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | — |
| Strap Buttons | Black | Aluminum |
| Switch Tip | Cream | Black |
| Switchwasher | True Historic Black | Thin Black |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar | Stud Anchors Only |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube | 2-way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply Les Paul Custom | 3-Ply Black/White/Black |
| Tuner Plating | Custom Murphy Lab Aged Gold | Chrome - Aged |
| Tuners | Grover Milk Bottle | Schaller M6 |
| Weight Relief | None | — |
| Saddle Material | — | Brass |
| String gauges | — | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |