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Gibson 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS, Left-Handed, Double Gold vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS, Left-Handed, Double Gold
Electric$4,999
No ratings yet
75Overall / 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 75 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS, Left-Handed, Double Gold wins on
  • Lower price ($4,999 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS, Left-Handed, Double GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1956 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS, Left-Handed, Double GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood1-piece mahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsP-90 / P-90Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$4,999$6,999
AccessoriesGibson Custom Certificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingSingle-ply topMulti-ply
Body FinishVOS nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupP-90Custombucker
CaseLifton Reissue 5-LatchGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsGold Top HatsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 volume, 2 toneMaster 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 Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayAged Cellulose TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong tenon, hide glue fitSet Neck
ModelLPR56LHVODGNH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupP-90Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversSoapbar, creamNone
Pickup Selector3-way toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium CArtist Profile
Saddle MaterialNickel-plated Brass—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmber CatalinGold
SwitchwasherSilkscreened Cellulose Acetate ButyrateTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood2-piece plain mapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
TunersKluson Single Line, Single RingGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Body Styles—Les Paul
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
Pickguard—None
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold

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