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Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS
Electric$11,099
No ratings yet
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 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS 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 $11,099)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOSPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOSPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodKorinaMahogany
Neck woodKorinaMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$11,099$6,999
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
CaseHistoric Flying V Brown/Pink Hardshell CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsTrue Historic BlackGold 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
FinishAged GoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock1958 Korina Flying VBound Les Paul Custom
Headstock InlaySilver Gibson Logo on PegheadGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover'58 Flying V Off-White 4-plyGold
JointHide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelCUS18923CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsTrue Historic BlackCream
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard'58 Flying V White 4-plyNone
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Aged GoldNone
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile50s VintageArtist Profile
Rim MaterialRubber Strip on Bottom Rim—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - 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
TailpieceString through Body - Lacquered Brass ChevronLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic BlackTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingAged GoldGold
TunersKluson Single RingGrover Kidney
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Binding—Multi-ply
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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