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Gibson 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural
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 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural 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 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique NaturalPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique NaturalPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardOne-Piece Indian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker, Aged Alnico 3, Unpotted / Custombucker, Aged Alnico 3, UnpottedCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,499$6,999
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeModerneLes Paul
Body StylesModerneLes Paul
BridgeHistoric Reissue ABR-1 No-WireTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker, Aged Alnico 3, UnpottedCustombucker
CaseLifton Historic Reissue Brown Hardshell with Pink InteriorGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsTrue Historic Bleach White Top Hat with Dial PointerGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone; 500k CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book CapacitorMaster 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
FinishGold VOSGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCellulose DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockModerne Gumby Style with Four String GuidesBound Les Paul Custom
Headstock InlayRaised Nickel/Plastic Gibson LogoGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue FitSet Neck
Model57MMANVOGH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickupCustombucker, Aged Alnico 3, UnpottedCustombucker
NutNyloonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft, Gold1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard4-ply WhiteNone
Pickup CoversGold VOSNone
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Profile50s VintageArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Burnished Brass2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberGold
SwitchwasherTrue Historic, BlackTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceAluminum Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 50s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic, BlackTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingGold VOSGold
TunersKluson Single Ring ReissueGrover Kidney
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Binding—Multi-ply
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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