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Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony vs Gibson Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #2, Natural

Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
Electric$19,999
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78Overall / 100
Gibson Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #2, Natural
Electric$25,000
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75Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 78 to 75 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
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Lower price ($19,999 vs $25,000)
Gibson Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #2, Natural wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, EbonyLeo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #2, Natural
Overall7875
Build9187
Playability7575
Sound7468
Value6865

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, EbonyLeo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #2, Natural
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleKorina
Neck woodMahoganyKorina
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet / Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetLeo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) / Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Rating——
Price$19,999$25,000
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Replica Keith Richards StrapCustom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
BindingSeven-ply Top, Three-ply Back, Five-ply Headstock (Cream), Single-ply Fretboard (White)—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerMaster Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body shapeES-335Explorer
Body StylesES—
BracingRed Spruce—
BridgeABR-1 (Wire)ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetLeo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
CaseCustom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition HardshellCustom G&G Wine Suede
CenterblockMaple; Weight-Relieved—
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black Top Hat with Dial PointerAged Gold Top Hats
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors2 volume, 1 tone
FinishMurphy Lab Aged GoldAged Gold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockCellulose Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother-of-PearlRaised metal Gibson Logo
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long TenonHide glue fit
Model60ES355KREBMLSLGH1CS-ART-114_Heavy2_Na
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetLeo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
NutBoneNylon
Nut width41.28mm / 1.63in42.8mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4"
Pickup CoversMurphy Lab Aged Gold—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-way toggle
Plastic PartsBlackBlack
ProfileCustom Keith Richards profile'58 Vintage
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Dunlop Dual Design Straplok - Bottom and Neck Heel—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipTrue Historic Amber—
TailpieceBigsby B7 VibratoStop Bar
Truss rodAdjustable—
Tuner PlatingMurphy Lab Aged Gold—
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle ButtonKluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips
Pickguard—Black

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