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Gibson 1957 Les Paul Standard, Exclusive, Ebony VOS vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Standard, Exclusive, Ebony VOS
Electric$5,499
No ratings yet
77Overall / 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 77 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Standard, Exclusive, Ebony VOS wins on
  • Lower price ($5,499 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 74)
  • Better value (72 vs 67)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 Les Paul Standard, Exclusive, Ebony VOSPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1957 Les Paul Standard, Exclusive, Ebony VOSPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodOne-piece Lightweight MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,499$6,999
AccessoriesGibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (with Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang TagsSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingCream, Top and FretboardMulti-ply
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseBrown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-LatchGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBrownReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsTrue Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial PointerGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500k CTS 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
FinishAged NickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayAged Cellulose Nitrate TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointHide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelCUS18942CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardTrue HistoricNone
Pickup CoversAged NickelNone
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileAuthentic '59 Medium CArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Aluminum2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherCreamTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood2-Piece Plain MapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverTrue HistoricTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingAged NickelGold
TunersKluson ReissueGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker

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