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Gibson 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue, Heavy Aged, Walnut vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue, Heavy Aged, Walnut
Electric$6,899
No ratings yet
75Overall / 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 75 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue, Heavy Aged, Walnut wins on
  • Lower price ($6,899 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 Les Paul Special Reissue, Heavy Aged, WalnutPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1957 Les Paul Special Reissue, Heavy Aged, WalnutPeter 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-90 / CustombuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,899$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity BookletSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingSingle-ply Cream, FretboardMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeWraparoundTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top HatGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with 500k CTS 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 inlayPearloid DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
ModelLPSPSC57PSL21897CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupDogear P-90Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack Multi-PlyNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium CArtist 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
Switch TipAmberGold
SwitchwasherBlackTrue Historic Cream
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-PlyTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
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
Joint—Set Neck
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
Pickup Covers—None
Tailpiece—Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Tuners—Grover Kidney
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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