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Gibson 1958 ES-335 Reissue, Heavy Aged, Dirty Blonde vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1958 ES-335 Reissue, Heavy Aged, Dirty Blonde
Electric$7,999
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77Overall / 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 77 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1958 ES-335 Reissue, Heavy Aged, Dirty Blonde 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 74)
  • Better value (72 vs 67)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $7,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1958 ES-335 Reissue, Heavy Aged, Dirty BlondePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1958 ES-335 Reissue, Heavy Aged, Dirty BlondePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,999$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingSingle-ply Royalite, Top and BackMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335Les Paul
Body StylesESLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
CaseBrown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch CaseGibson Hardshell Case
CenterblockMaple—
Control KnobsTrue Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial PointerGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 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 Width52.32mm / 2.06in—
FinishNickel; Murphy Lab AgedGold VOS
Fretboard inlayNitrocellulose DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Neck TenonSet Neck
Model58ES335PSL21801CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack 5-PlyNone
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel SilverNone
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsBlack—
Profile1958 DotArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonsWhite Plastic2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberGold
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverTrue HistoricTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
TunersKluson Single Line, Single RingGrover Kidney
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Tuner Plating—Gold
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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