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Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony
Electric$19,999
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78Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 78 to 69 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 build (91 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, EbonyDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7869
Build9167
Playability7567
Sound7474
Value6869

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecKeith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Label, EbonyDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 Magnet / Custombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$19,999—
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Replica Keith Richards Strap—
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)PRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetDGT
CaseCustom Shop Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector's Edition HardshellHardshell Case
CenterblockMaple; Weight-Relieved—
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500k Audio Taper Potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishMurphy Lab Aged GoldHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond in Mother-of-Pearl—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon—
Model60ES355KREBMLSLGH1—
Mounting RingsBlack—
Neck pickupCustombucker with Aged Alnico 5 MagnetDGT
NutBonePRS
Nut width41.28mm / 1.63in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
Pickup CoversMurphy Lab Aged Gold—
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle—
Plastic PartsBlack—
ProfileCustom Keith Richards profile—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2 - Dunlop Dual Design Straplok - Bottom and Neck Heel—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipTrue Historic Amber—
TailpieceBigsby B7 Vibrato—
Truss rodAdjustablePRS Double-Acting
Tuner PlatingMurphy Lab Aged Gold—
TunersGrover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle ButtonPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Construction—Set
Fret Wire—PRS Jumbo Fret Wire
Hardware—Nickel
Headstock Logo—Signature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown—.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret—61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret—27/32"
Neck profile—DGT
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Top wood—Maple
Truss Rod Cover—"DGT"
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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