{"id":130,"date":"2026-01-13T18:41:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/macnewsweb.com\/media\/?p=130"},"modified":"2026-01-13T19:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:21:51","slug":"130","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/macnewsweb.com\/media\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/130\/","title":{"rendered":"Keith Richards with his Gibson 1960 ES Collectors Edition."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
DT: JANUARY 13, 2026
FR: LIBBY COFFEY\/PRIME PR GROUP, INC.<\/a>\"\"GIBSON CUSTOM AND KEITH RICHARDSUNITE FOR HISTORIC COLLABORATION\u00a0TWO ICONIC INSTRUMENTS, ONE LEGENDARY PARTNERSHIP<\/strong>
OWN A PIECE OF ROCK HISTORY WITH THE KEITH RICHARDS 1960ES-355 COLLECTOR\u2019S EDITION MODELS, AVAILABLEWORLDWIDE IN A LIMITED RUN<\/strong>\"\"Keith Richards with his Gibson Custom 1960 ES-355\u2122 Collector\u2019s Edition.Credits: Keith photos, Kevin Mazur, guitar photos, Gibson.Download assets:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>HERE<\/a>.Explore the Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector\u2019s Edition–Signed Guitar and Label–and the Signed Label versions\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>HERE.<\/a>\u00a0NASHVILLE, TN<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Gibson<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is proud to announce its partnership with\u00a0Keith Richards<\/strong>\u2014one of the most influential musicians in history and co-founder of the legendary Rolling Stones. This collaboration introduces two extraordinary instruments: the\u00a0Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector\u2019s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label<\/strong>, and the\u00a0Keith Richards 1960 ES-355, Signed Label<\/strong>\u2014both handcrafted by Gibson Custom in Nashville, Tennessee, and strictly limited. Developed in close collaboration with Richards himself, these guitars represent a rare opportunity for fans and collectors alike to own a signed replica of one of Keith\u2019s best-loved and most recognizable guitars.\u00a0Only\u00a050\u00a0<\/strong>of the\u00a0Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector\u2019s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label<\/strong>\u00a0have been produced and will be available exclusively worldwide on\u00a0Gibson.com<\/a>\u00a0and at the\u00a0Gibson Garage<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Nashville<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0London<\/strong>. These guitars have been signed both on the f-hole label by Keith Richards and on the back of the headstock. Additionally,\u00a0100<\/strong>\u00a0of the\u00a0Keith Richards 1960 ES-355, Signed Label<\/strong>\u2014signed by\u00a0Keith Richards<\/strong>\u00a0on the f-hole label only\u2014will be\u00a0available at\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Gibson Garage<\/strong>\u00a0locations, authorized\u00a0Gibson Custom<\/strong>\u00a0dealers, and globally on\u00a0Gibson.com<\/a>.\u00a0For more than six decades, the \u201cHuman Riff\u201d has been the heartbeat of The Rolling Stones, inspiring millions of fans and\u00a0musicians<\/a>\u00a0the\u00a0world over<\/a>\u00a0to get out of their seats and rock \u2019n\u2019 roll. It\u2019s difficult to imagine the landscape of popular music without the monolithic presence of Keith Richards looming over it with impossible cool, godlike nonchalance, and, of course, impeccable taste in guitars. Ask any guitarist which of Keith\u2019s instruments they desire the most, and we\u2019re willing to bet his black 1960 Gibson ES-355 will top the list. Keith first used an ES-355 back in 1969, taking it out on the road and into the studio during the legendary recording sessions for Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St.<\/em>\u00a0His black 1960 model has been a staple of every planet-straddling Rolling Stones tour since 1997.
Gibson Custom now proudly introduces two meticulous recreations of the ES-355 that Keith made famous.\u00a0Handcrafted in the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee<\/strong>, these models aren\u2019t just a tribute; they are exact replicas, crafted using advanced 3D scanning, period-correct materials and construction techniques, with Murphy Lab hand-aging to mirror every detail of the original, including its distinctive tone.
\u201cThis is my standard-tuning six-string; this is the other side of my thing,\u201d\u00a0Keith Richards<\/strong>\u00a0explains, \u201cMy six-string stuff has always been, you know, a great Gibson\u2014that\u2019s where I feel the most comfortable. And also with the sound. Put it through just about any amp, and it will sound the way you want it, because this has so much more room for expression.\u201d\u00a0Watch\/share the new interview with Keith Richards and award-winning producer Andrew Watt for Gibson TV\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/a>Click on the image above to play the video.<\/em><\/strong>
Both remarkable instruments from Gibson Custom feature a multi-ply bound body made from three-ply maple\/poplar\/maple, with red spruce bracing and a maple centerblock for enhanced sustain and reduced feedback, weight-relieved at Keith\u2019s request for greater comfort. The mahogany neck sports a custom Keith Richards profile derived from 3D scans of the original, measuring approximately .801\u201d at the first fret, .905\u201d at the 12th, and 1.625\u201d at the nut. The bound ebony fingerboard includes mother-of-pearl block inlays and Medium Wide fretwire, just like Keith\u2019s original guitar.
Premium hardware consists of a Bigsby\u00ae B7 vibrato tailpiece and Grover\u00ae Rotomatic\u00ae tuners with Milk Bottle buttons, while every metal part, plastic component, and the Ebony nitrocellulose finish has been hand-aged by Murphy Lab artisans to replicate decades of wear. A pair of unpotted Custombucker pickups with Alnico 5 magnets developed especially for this model are wired to CTS\u00ae 500k audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors, delivering the unmistakable sound of the original.Each guitar ships in a Gibson Protector series case with a certificate of authenticity and a replica of the strap Keith Richards uses. This is your chance to own a piece of music history. The Gibson Custom Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector\u2019s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label is limited to just 50 units available via Gibson.com and Gibson Garage locations in Nashville and London. The Gibson Custom Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector\u2019s Edition, Signed Label is limited to 100 units and available via authorized Gibson Custom dealers, Gibson.com, and Gibson Garage locations. \"\"

Keith Richards with the Gibson Custom 1960 ES-355 Collector\u2019s Edition.Download assets:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>HERE<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Keith Richards is one of popular music\u2019s most iconic figures. Best known as the guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of The Rolling Stones, Richards was born in Dartford, England, in 1943. Since the early 1960s, he has helped to define the sound and attitude of modern rock music with his raw guitar riffs, R&B and blues-driven style, and rebellious persona. Alongside Mick Jagger, Richards co-wrote many of the biggest and best-loved hits in rock history, including such classics as\u00a0\u201c(I Can\u2019t Get No) Satisfaction,\u201d \u201cJumpin\u2019\u00a0Jack Flash,\u201d\u00a0\u201cGimme Shelter,\u201d and\u00a0\u201cStart Me Up.\u201d\u00a0His distinctive guitar work, often built around open tunings, gave The Rolling Stones their unmistakable edge and signature sound, influencing countless musicians. Richards has remained a creative force and a symbol of rock \u2019n\u2019 roll\u2019s defiant spirit.\u00a0Beyond his music, Richards has become a cultural legend, embodying the archetype of the rock star who seems to defy time. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and continues to perform with The Rolling Stones well into his eighties. His memoir Life (2010) offered candid insights into his artistry, friendships, and notorious lifestyle, cementing his reputation as both a survivor and storyteller. Married to model Patti Hansen since 1983, Richards is a father and grandfather, balancing family life with his career. Today, he stands not only as a musician but as the \u201cHuman Riff,aliving testament to\u00a0rock\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0resilience and swagger.\u00a0<\/strong>Check out morhotos of\u00a0Gibson Custom 1960 ES-355 Collector\u2019s Edition<\/strong>:
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Gibson Custom 1960 ES-355 Collector\u2019s Edition<\/em><\/strong>\"\"Only 50 of the Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector\u2019s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label models have been signed on the f-hole label by Keith Richards and on the back of the headstock, and are available exclusively worldwide on\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Gibson.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>\"\"Gibson Custom 1960 ES-355 Collector\u2019s Edition front headstock.<\/em><\/strong>\"\"Only 100 of the Gibson Custom Keith Richards 1960 ES-355, Signed Label version\u2014signed by Keith Richards on the f-hole label only\u2014are\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>available at\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Gibson Garage locations, authorized Gibson Custom dealers, and globally on\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Gibson.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>\"\"Each guitar ships in a Gibson Protector series case with a certificate of authenticity and a replica of the strap Keith Richards uses.<\/em>Keith Richards:<\/strong>\u00a0KEITH RICHARDS.COM<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong>IG<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong>FB<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong>X<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/strong>YT<\/a>
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DT: JANUARY 13, 2026FR: LIBBY COFFEY\/PRIME PR GROUP, INC.GIBSON CUSTOM AND KEITH RICHARDSUNITE FOR HISTORIC COLLABORATION\u00a0TWO ICONIC INSTRUMENTS, ONE LEGENDARY PARTNERSHIPOWN A PIECE OF ROCK HISTORY WITH THE KEITH RICHARDS 1960ES-355 COLLECTOR\u2019S EDITION MODELS, AVAILABLEWORLDWIDE IN A LIMITED RUNKeith Richards with his Gibson Custom 1960 ES-355\u2122 Collector\u2019s Edition.Credits: Keith photos, Kevin Mazur, guitar photos, Gibson.Download […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/macnewsweb.com\/media\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/macnewsweb.com\/media\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/macnewsweb.com\/media\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/macnewsweb.com\/media\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/macnewsweb.com\/media\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/macnewsweb.com\/media\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/macnewsweb.com\/media\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/macnewsweb.com\/media\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=130"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/macnewsweb.com\/media\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}