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Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
Electric$7,399
No ratings yet
69Overall / 100
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 82 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 84)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
  • Better sound (81 vs 60)
  • Better value (72 vs 58)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $7,399)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Murphy Lab Ultra Light AgedPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall6982
Build8496
Playability6775
Sound6081
Value5872

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1954 Les Paul Custom M2M by Jan Akkerman, Ebony Murphy Lab Ultra Light AgedPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Fretboard—Ebony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups—Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,399$6,999
Body FinishNitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul,Single CutLes Paul
Fret Count2222
ModelLPB54M2M17214CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Binding—Multi-ply
Bridge—Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup—Custombucker
Case—Gibson Hardshell Case
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control Knobs—Gold Speed Knobs
Controls—Master 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
Finish—Gold VOS
Fretboard inlay—Custom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
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
Mounting Rings—Cream
Neck pickup—Custombucker
Nut—Bone
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
Tuners—Grover Kidney
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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