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Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue with Bigsby, Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue with Bigsby, Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst
Electric$6,199
No ratings yet
72Overall / 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 72 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue with Bigsby, Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($6,199 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 60)
  • Better value (72 vs 62)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue with Bigsby, Light Aged, Vintage SunburstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7282
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6081
Value6272

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue with Bigsby, Light Aged, Vintage SunburstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsDogear P-90Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,199$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity BookletSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupDogear P-90Custombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsGold Top HatGold Speed Knobs
Controls1 Volume, 1 Tone; Hand-wired with CTS 500k PotentiometersMaster 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 inlayCelluloid 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
ModelLPJRSC57PSL21893CSPFPXVOEBGH1
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlackNone
Profile1950s Chunky D-ShapeArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons22 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceBigsbyLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverSingle-Ply BlackTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
TunersKluson 3 on a Side, White ButtonGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Binding—Multi-ply
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
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Tuner Plating—Gold

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