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Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony vs Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
Electric$19,999
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78Overall / 100
Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
Electric$14,999
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77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony and Gibson Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 78 to 77 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 Slash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($14,999 vs $19,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, EbonySlash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7877
Build9187
Playability7575
Sound7474
Value6867

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, EbonySlash 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet / Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetCustombucker Alnico 2 / Custombucker Alnico 2
Rating——
Price$19,999$14,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Replica Keith Richards StrapCertificate of Authenticity, Signed The Collection: Slash coffee table book, Signed Slash Orgy of the Damned album
BindingSeven-ply Top, Three-ply Back, Five-ply Headstock (Cream), Single-ply Fretboard (White)Single-ply Royalite, Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335ES-335
Body StylesESES
BracingRed Spruce—
BridgeABR-1 (Wire)ABR-1
Bridge pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetCustombucker Alnico 2
CaseCustom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition HardshellLifton Black/Yellow Hardshell
CenterblockMaple; Weight-RelievedSolid Maple
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black Top Hat with Dial PointerGold Top Hat with Silver Insert and Dial Pointer
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Cat Capacitors
FinishMurphy Lab Aged GoldNickel, Murphy Lab Aged
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockAged Celluloid, Small Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother-of-PearlGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long TenonLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Model60ES355KREBMLSLGH163ES335SLMLAVSBN1
Mounting RingsBlackBlack
Neck pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetCustombucker Alnico 2
NutBoneNylon
Nut width41.28mm / 1.63in42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversMurphy Lab Aged GoldTrue Historic Nickel
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-way Switchcraft Toggle
Plastic PartsBlack—
ProfileCustom Keith Richards profileSlimTaper 60s C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Dunlop Dual Design Straplok - Bottom and Neck Heel2
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberTrue Historic Amber
TailpieceBigsby B7 VibratoBigsby B7 with True Historic Cellulose Nitrate Custom Made Plate
Truss rodAdjustableAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Tuner PlatingMurphy Lab Aged GoldNickel, Murphy Lab Aged
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle ButtonKluson Double Ring
End Of Board Width—52.37mm / 2.06in
Pickguard—Black 5-Ply
Saddle Material—Nylon
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic

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