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Gibson 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold
Electric$10,199
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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 Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold 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 60)
  • Better value (72 vs 62)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $10,199)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7282
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6081
Value6272

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood1-Piece Lightweight MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups—Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$10,199$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in CaseSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingSingle-ply Royalite, Top and FretboardMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
CaseAged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlack ReissueReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsTrue Historic Black Top Hat with Dial PointerGold Speed Knobs
FinishNickel; Murphy Lab Heavy AgedGold VOS
Fretboard inlayAged Cellulose Nitrate TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockGold Stinger on RearBound Les Paul Custom
Headstock InlayGibson Low Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreenGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelCUS18912CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlack ReissueCream
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
PickguardTrue Historic, BlackNone
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Nickel; Murphy Lab AgedNone
Profile50s Rounded 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 TipTrue Historic CreamGold
SwitchwasherTrue Historic BlackTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue FitSolid Mahogany
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverTrue HistoricTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickel; Murphy Lab Heavy AgedGold
TunersKluson Single Line, Single RingGrover Kidney
Bridge pickup—Custombucker
Controls—Master 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
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Neck pickup—Custombucker
Output Jack—1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector—3-Way Switchcraft
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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