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Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony vs Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony

Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
Electric$19,999
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78Overall / 100
Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony
Electric$14,999
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76Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony and Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony are closely matched overall — 78 to 76 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 Label, Ebony wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony wins on
  • Lower price ($14,999 vs $19,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, EbonyKirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony
Overall7876
Build9187
Playability7575
Sound7471
Value6866

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, EbonyKirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple1-piece Mahogany
Neck woodMahogany3-piece Mahogany with Volute
FretboardEbony1-piece Indian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet / Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetT-Type Humbucker / T-Type Humbucker
Rating——
Price$19,999$14,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Replica Keith Richards StrapCertificate of Authenticity
BindingSeven-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-335Flying V
Body StylesESFlying V
BracingRed Spruce—
BridgeABR-1 (Wire)Custom Replica Bridge
Bridge pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetT-Type Humbucker
CaseCustom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition HardshellSKB Flying V Case
CenterblockMaple; Weight-Relieved—
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black Top Hat with Dial PointerBlack Speed
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS potentiometers
FinishMurphy Lab Aged GoldChrome
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockPerloid Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother-of-Pearl—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck
Model60ES355KREBMLSLGH1FV79KHEBCH1
Mounting RingsBlackBlack
Neck pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetT-Type Humbucker
NutBoneCorian
Nut width41.28mm / 1.63in39.12mm / 1.54in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversMurphy Lab Aged GoldNone
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Plastic PartsBlackBlack
ProfileCustom Keith Richards profileKirk Hammett V Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Dunlop Dual Design Straplok - Bottom and Neck Heel2 - Schaller Strap Locks (Black)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberCream
TailpieceBigsby B7 VibratoStop Bar; Heavy Chrome
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Tuner PlatingMurphy Lab Aged GoldChrome
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle ButtonM6 Schaller
End Of Board Width—50.04mm / 1.97in
Headstock—1979 Flying V
Jack Plate Cover—Aged Black Switch Washer (Around Output Jack)
Pickguard—Four-ply, White
Truss Rod Cover—'79 V

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