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Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby, Light Aged, Ebony vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby, Light Aged, Ebony
Electric$8,699
No ratings yet
78Overall / 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 78 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby, Light Aged, Ebony wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $8,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby, Light Aged, EbonyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7882
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7981
Value6872

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby, Light Aged, 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"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$8,699$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in CaseSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingMulti-plyMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeNo-Wire ABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseBrown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlack RoyaliteReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsButyrate Black 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 Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishGold; Murphy Lab Light AgedGold VOS
Fretboard inlay1950s Pattern 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 Split Diamond inlay in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverMultiply Laminated AcrylicGold
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
Middle pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
ModelLPB357LAEBBG1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsM69 Cellulose Acetate ButyrateCream
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardMultiply Laminated AcrylicNone
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel SilverNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium CArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonsBrass2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmber CatalinGold
SwitchwasherReplica Cellulose Acetate ButyrateTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceBigsbyLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply Les Paul CustomTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersKluson Waffleback with Pearloid TipsGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Top wood—Solid Mahogany

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