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Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, Ebony vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,899
No ratings yet
77Overall / 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 77 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Lower price ($6,899 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 74)
  • Better value (72 vs 67)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, EbonyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, EbonyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustom Staple / Custom Soapbar P-90Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,899$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Medallion Switchplate; Extra Switchplate in the CaseSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingMulti-plyMulti-ply
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustom Soapbar P-90Custombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Top HatsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorsMaster 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
End Of Board Width52.37mm / 2.06in—
FinishGoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayBlock Mother of PearlCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverBlack Multi-PlyGold
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelLPB54LHVOEBGH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickupCustom StapleCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack Multi-PlyNone
Pickup CoversBlack SoapbarNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile1950s Chunky DArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberGold
SwitchwasherBlackTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceStop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodStandardStandard
TunersKluson WafflebackGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Body Styles—Les Paul
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold

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