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

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby VOS, Ebony
Electric$7,199
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78Overall / 100
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
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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 VOS, 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 $7,199)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby VOS, 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 VOS, EbonyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood1-piece solid mahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid mahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,199$6,999
AccessoriesGibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang TagsSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingMulti-ply top and backMulti-ply
Body FinishVOS nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseLifton reissueGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top HatsGold Speed Knobs
ControlsCTS 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—
FinishGoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayBig Block Mother of PearlCustom 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
Middle pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
ModelLPB357VOEBBG1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversGoldNone
Pickup Selector3-Way toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsBlack—
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
TailpieceAluminum Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
TunersKluson WafflebackGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
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
Mounting Rings—Cream
Pickguard—None
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold

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