Head to head
Gibson 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$7,199
No ratings yet77Overall / 100
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet82Overall / 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 Goldtop Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold wins on
No standout advantage.
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)
- Lower price ($6,999 vs $7,199)
Scorecard
| Metric | 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold | Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 82 |
| Build | 87 | 96 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 81 |
| Value | 67 | 72 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 1954 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold | Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P-90 | Custombucker / Custombucker |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $7,199 | $6,999 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case | Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons |
| Back | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany | — |
| Binding | Single-ply Royalite | Multi-ply |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul,Single Cut | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Wraparound | Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 | Custombucker |
| Case | Aged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case | Gibson Hardshell Case |
| Control Covers | Brown Royalite | Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion |
| Control Knobs | Gold Speed Knobs | Gold Speed Knobs |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors | 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 |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in | — |
| Finish | Nickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged | Gold VOS |
| Fretboard inlay | Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid | Custom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen | Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate | Gold |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit | Set Neck |
| Model | LPR54HADGNH1 | CSPFPXVOEBGH1 |
| Neck pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 | Custombucker |
| Nut | Nylon | Bone |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate | None |
| Pickup Covers | Cream Soapbar | None |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | 50s Rounded Medium C | Artist Profile |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | Aluminum | 2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks) |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Amber Catalin | Gold |
| Switchwasher | Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate | True Historic Cream |
| Tailpiece | Wraparound | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor |
| Top wood | 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit | Solid Mahogany |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube | Standard |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply | True Historic Black; Frampton Signature |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring | Grover Kidney |
| Weight Relief | None | 9-Hole |
| Headstock | — | Bound Les Paul Custom |
| Middle pickup | — | Custombucker |
| Mounting Rings | — | Cream |
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