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Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, Exclusive vs Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony

Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, Exclusive
Electric$29,999
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78Overall / 100
Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
Electric$19,999
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78Overall / 100

The verdict

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

No standout advantage.

Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony wins on
  • Lower price ($19,999 vs $29,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, ExclusiveKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
Overall7878
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound7474
Value6868

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, Ebony, ExclusiveKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet / Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet / Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet
Rating——
Price$29,999$19,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Replica Keith Richards StrapCertificate of Authenticity, Replica Keith Richards Strap
BindingSeven-ply Top, Three-ply Back, Five-ply Headstock (Cream), Single-ply Fretboard (White)Seven-ply Top, Three-ply Back, Five-ply Headstock (Cream), Single-ply Fretboard (White)
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335ES-335
Body StylesESES
BracingRed SpruceRed Spruce
BridgeABR-1 (Wire)ABR-1 (Wire)
Bridge pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet
CaseCustom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition HardshellCustom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition Hardshell
CenterblockMaple; Weight-RelievedMaple; Weight-Relieved
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black Top Hat with Dial PointerTrue Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
FinishMurphy Lab Aged GoldMurphy Lab Aged Gold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockMother of Pearl Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother-of-PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother-of-Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon
Model60ES355KREBMLGH160ES355KREBMLSLGH1
Mounting RingsBlackBlack
Neck pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet
NutBoneBone
Nut width41.28mm / 1.63in41.28mm / 1.63in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversMurphy Lab Aged GoldMurphy Lab Aged Gold
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way ToggleSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle
Plastic PartsBlackBlack
ProfileCustom Keith Richards profileCustom Keith Richards profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Dunlop Dual Design Straplok - Bottom and Neck Heel2 - 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
TailpieceBigsby B7 VibratoBigsby B7 Vibrato
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Tuner PlatingMurphy Lab Aged GoldMurphy Lab Aged Gold
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle ButtonGrover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle Button

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