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Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue, Heavy Aged, Cardinal Red vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue, Heavy Aged, Cardinal Red
Electric$7,899
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74Overall / 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 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue, Heavy Aged, Cardinal Red wins on

No standout advantage.

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)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $7,899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue, Heavy Aged, Cardinal RedPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7482
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6681
Value6472

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1957 Les Paul Junior Single Cut Reissue, Heavy Aged, Cardinal RedPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker, Double BlackCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,899$6,999
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul JuniorLes Paul
BridgeWraparoundTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker, Double BlackCustombucker
CaseLifton Reissue, Brown with Pink InteriorGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsGold Top HatGold Speed Knobs
ControlsMaster Volume, Master 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—
FinishMurphy Lab Aged NickelGold 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
ModelLPJRSC57PSL000000479CSPFPXVOEBGH1
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
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverSingle-ply BlackTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
TunersKluson with White ButtonGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
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
Tailpiece—Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Tuner Plating—Gold

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