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ESP Snapper Ctm Drift Wood Indigo Purple w/ Blue Filler vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

ESP Snapper Ctm Drift Wood Indigo Purple w/ Blue Filler
Electric$5,449
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81Overall / 100
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
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82Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Snapper Ctm Drift Wood Indigo Purple w/ Blue Filler and Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony are closely matched overall — 81 to 82 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

ESP Snapper Ctm Drift Wood Indigo Purple w/ Blue Filler wins on
  • Lower price ($5,449 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better sound (81 vs 73)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricSnapper Ctm Drift Wood Indigo Purple w/ Blue FillerPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall8182
Build9796
Playability7875
Sound7381
Value7172

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecSnapper Ctm Drift Wood Indigo Purple w/ Blue FillerPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandESPGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPUS
Body woodSwamp AshMahogany
Neck woodMapleMahogany
FretboardMapleEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsSeymour Duncan Vintage Hot Stack Plus / Seymour Duncan ’59/Custom HybridCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,449$6,999
BridgeESP Flicker-IIITune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan ’59/Custom HybridCustombucker
CaseST-1 Guitar Form Fit CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Case IncludedY—
CoaY—
ConstructionBolt-On—
ControlsPassiveMaster Volume and Tone shared by Neck and Bridge Pickups, Second Volume and Tone for Middle Pickup (independent of P/U selector toggle switch), CTS Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors
FinishDriftwood Indigo Purple w/ Blue FillerGold VOS
Fretboard radius240-305mm Compound304.8mm / 12.0in
HardwareChrome—
Middle pickupSeymour Duncan Vintage Hot Stack PlusCustombucker
Neck pickupSeymour Duncan Vintage Hot Stack PlusCustombucker
Neck profileSlim U—
NutBoneBone
Nut width42mm42.86mm / 1.69in
Scale length25.5"628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonStandard—
TunersGotoh LockingGrover Kidney
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Binding—Multi-ply
Body Finish—Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shape—Les Paul
Body Styles—Les Paul
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control Knobs—Gold Speed Knobs
Fretboard inlay—Custom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fret Count—22
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Joint—Set Neck
Model—CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting Rings—Cream
Output Jack—1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard—None
Pickup Covers—None
Pickup Selector—3-Way Switchcraft
Profile—Artist Profile
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges—.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Tailpiece—Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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