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Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony vs Gibson Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Right-Handed Aged / Signed, Right-Handed Aged/Signed

Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
Electric$19,999
No ratings yet
78Overall / 100
Gibson Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Right-Handed Aged / Signed, Right-Handed Aged/Signed
Electric$19,999
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71Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 78 to 71 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 playability (75 vs 64)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (68 vs 61)
Gibson Tony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Right-Handed Aged / Signed, Right-Handed Aged/Signed wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, EbonyTony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Right-Handed Aged / Signed, Right-Handed Aged/Signed
Overall7871
Build9187
Playability7564
Sound7468
Value6861

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, EbonyTony Iommi "Monkey" 1964 SG Special Replica, Right-Handed Aged / Signed, Right-Handed Aged/Signed
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple—
Neck woodMahogany—
FretboardEbony—
Strings66
Frets22—
Scale24.75"—
PickupsCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet / Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetJohn Birch Superflux / John Birch P-90
Rating——
Price$19,999$19,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Replica Keith Richards StrapCertificate of Authenticity, Replica Heavy Leather Strap, Replica Silver Cross Necklace in Coffin
BindingSeven-ply Top, Three-ply Back, Five-ply Headstock (Cream), Single-ply Fretboard (White)—
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeES-335—
Body StylesES—
BracingRed Spruce—
BridgeABR-1 (Wire)Adjustable Wrap-Around
Bridge pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetJohn Birch P-90
CaseCustom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition Hardshell1960s Replica Black/Yellow Hardshell
CenterblockMaple; Weight-Relieved—
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black Top Hat with Dial PointerBlack Witch Hats w/ Silver Inserts
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil Capacitors2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness
FinishMurphy Lab Aged GoldChrome - Aged
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Block—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in—
Fret Count22—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother-of-Pearl—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon—
Model60ES355KREBMLSLGH1SGSPC64TIACH1
Mounting RingsBlackCustom John Birch
Neck pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetJohn Birch Superflux
NutBone—
Nut width41.28mm / 1.63in—
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftSwitchcraft
Pickup CoversMurphy Lab Aged GoldChrome Engraved
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsBlack—
ProfileCustom Keith Richards profile—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in—
Strap Buttons2 - Dunlop Dual Design Straplok - Bottom and Neck HeelAluminum
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberBlack
TailpieceBigsby B7 VibratoStud Anchors Only
Truss rodAdjustable2-way Adjustable
Tuner PlatingMurphy Lab Aged GoldChrome - Aged
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle ButtonSchaller M6
Control Covers—Black
Pickguard—Black 5-Ply Wide Bevel
Saddle Material—Brass
Switchwasher—Thin Black
Truss Rod Cover—3-Ply Black/White/Black

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