Head to head
Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony vs Gibson Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition, Black/White
Electric$19,999
No ratings yet78Overall / 100
Electric$16,999
No ratings yet76Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony and Gibson Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition, Black/White 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 Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition, Black/White wins on
- Lower price ($16,999 vs $19,999)
Scorecard
| Metric | Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony | Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition, Black/White |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 76 |
| Build | 91 | 87 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 71 |
| Value | 68 | 66 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony | Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V Collector’s Edition, Black/White |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | 3-piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | — |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet / Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet | T-Top Humbucker, Alnico 5, Unpotted / T-Top Humbucker, Alnico 5, Unpotted |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $19,999 | $16,999 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity, Replica Keith Richards Strap | Certificate of Authenticity in Matching Black/White Folio, #56 Medallion on Commemorative Mahogany Block |
| Binding | 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 | ES-335 | Flying V |
| Body Styles | ES | — |
| Bracing | Red Spruce | — |
| Bridge | ABR-1 (Wire) | ABR-1 (Wire) |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet | T-Top Humbucker, Alnico 5, Unpotted |
| Case | Custom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition Hardshell | Custom Replica Flight Case with M.S.G. Graphics |
| Centerblock | Maple; Weight-Relieved | — |
| Control Knobs | True Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer | Knurled White Top Hat with Gold Lettering and Numbers and Dial Pointer |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors | 2 Volume, Master Tone; Hand-wired with 500k CTS Potentiometers and Ceramic Capacitor |
| Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Gold | Chrome; Murphy Lab Light Aged |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Block | Cellulose Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother-of-Pearl | Gibson Logo Hotstamped on Truss Rod Cover |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon | Glued In, Set Neck |
| Model | 60ES355KREBMLSLGH1 | 71FVMSBWMLCH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black | Black |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet | T-Top Humbucker, Alnico 5, Unpotted |
| Nut | Bone | Corian |
| Nut width | 41.28mm / 1.63in | 40.01mm / 1.58in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickup Covers | Murphy Lab Aged Gold | None |
| Pickup Selector | Switchcraft 3-way Toggle | 3-way Switchcraft |
| Plastic Parts | Black | — |
| Profile | Custom Keith Richards profile | Artist Profile |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Dunlop Dual Design Straplok - Bottom and Neck Heel | 2 - Near Heel/Tenon on Back and On Side of Left V Tip |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | True Historic Amber | Cream |
| Tailpiece | Bigsby B7 Vibrato | Historic Reissue Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Tuner Plating | Murphy Lab Aged Gold | Chrome; Murphy Lab Light Aged |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle Button | Schaller M6 |
| Headstock | — | 70s Short Flying V, Artist-signed on Headstock Rear |
| Pickguard | — | Single-ply White, Painted Half Black |
| Truss Rod Cover | — | Single-ply White, Painted Half Black |
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