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ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ Graphic vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ Graphic
Electric$10,949
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80Overall / 100
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
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82Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ Graphic and Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony are closely matched overall — 80 to 82 on our estimated score.

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

ESP Will Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ Graphic wins on
  • Better playability (81 vs 75)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better sound (81 vs 68)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $10,949)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricWill Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ GraphicPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall8082
Build9796
Playability8175
Sound6881
Value7072

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecWill Adler Warbird Distressed Black w/ GraphicPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandESPGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryJPUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3Pc MapleMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings76
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsFishman Fluence Will Adler Aged Gold *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Will Adler Aged Gold *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$10,949$6,999
BridgeTonePros Locking TOM & TailpieceTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupFishman Fluence Will Adler Aged Gold *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)Custombucker
CaseEC Guitar Form Fit CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Case IncludedY—
ConstructionNeck-Thru—
ControlsActiveMaster 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
FinishDistressed Black w/ Gold Warbird GraphicGold VOS
Fretboard radius305mm304.8mm / 12.0in
HardwareGold—
Neck pickupFishman Fluence Will Adler Aged Gold *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)Custombucker
Neck profileThin U—
NutBoneBone
Nut width43mm42.86mm / 1.69in
Scale length24.75"628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonESP Strap Lock—
Top woodMapleSolid Mahogany
TunersSperzel 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
Middle pickup—Custombucker
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
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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