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Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue, VOS, Purple Sparkle vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue, VOS, Purple Sparkle
Electric$5,399
No ratings yet
74Overall / 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 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue, VOS, Purple Sparkle wins on
  • Lower price ($5,399 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 66)
  • Better value (72 vs 64)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue, VOS, Purple SparklePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7482
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6681
Value6472

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue, VOS, Purple SparklePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustom Dogear P-90Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,399$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishVOS nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeWraparoundTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustom Dogear P-90Custombucker
CaseAged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top HatsGold Speed Knobs
Controls1 Volume, 1 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil CapacitorMaster 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 inlayPearloid DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelLPJRSC57PSL22871CSPFPXVOEBGH1
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlackNone
Plastic PartsBlack—
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
TunersKluson Strip with white buttonsGrover Kidney
Binding—Multi-ply
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
Neck pickup—Custombucker
Pickup Covers—None
Pickup Selector—3-Way Switchcraft
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Tailpiece—Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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