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

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, Light Aged, Ebony
Electric$8,999
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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, 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 $8,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, 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, Light Aged, EbonyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood1-Piece MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$8,999$6,999
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseHardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversTrue Historic; Custom Shop MedallionReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black Top HatGold Speed Knobs
Controls3 Volume, Master Tone, Vintage 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
FinishGold; Murphy Lab Light AgedGold VOS
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Custom BlockCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Custom Split Block Inlay in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue FitSet Neck
Middle pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
ModelCUS18834CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsTrue Historic BlackCream
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardTrue HistoricNone
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium CArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Brass2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberGold
SwitchwasherTrue Historic BlackTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceStop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverTrue HistoricTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersKluson Waffleback with Plastic ButtonsGrover Kidney
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Binding—Multi-ply
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Pickup Covers—None
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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