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Gibson 1956 Les Paul Standard Reissue with Bigsby, VOS, All Double Gold vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1956 Les Paul Standard Reissue with Bigsby, VOS, All Double Gold
Electric$7,599
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 Standard Reissue with Bigsby, VOS, All 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 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 65)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $7,599)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1956 Les Paul Standard Reissue with Bigsby, VOS, All Double GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1956 Les Paul Standard Reissue with Bigsby, VOS, All Double GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets—22
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsP-90 / P-90Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,599$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang TagsSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishVOS Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupP-90Custombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsGold Top HatGold 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
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlaySplit parallelogramCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelLPR56PSL22877CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupP-90Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCreamNone
Pickup CoversCreamNone
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsCream—
Profile50s Rounded Medium CArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceBigsby B7Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top woodMapleSolid Mahogany
TunersKluson DeluxeGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefChambered9-Hole
Binding—Multi-ply
Body Styles—Les Paul
Fret Count—22
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
Nut width—42.86mm / 1.69in
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold

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