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Gibson 1958 Les Paul Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Maui Blue vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1958 Les Paul Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Maui Blue
Electric$7,699
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74Overall / 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 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1958 Les Paul Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Maui Blue 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 66)
  • Better value (72 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $7,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1958 Les Paul Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Maui BluePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7482
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6681
Value6472

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1958 Les Paul Junior Reissue, Heavy Aged, Maui BluePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker, Double BlackCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,699$6,999
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes Paul Double CutLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul, Double CutLes Paul
BridgeWraparoundTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker, Double BlackCustombucker
CaseLifton Historic Gator Skin Hardshell CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Top HatGold Speed Knobs
ControlsMaster Volume, Master 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 Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishMurphy Lab Aged NickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCelluloid DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Jack Plate CoverBlack Multi-PlyGold
JointLong Tenon; Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelLPJRD58PSL000000488CSPFPXVOEBGH1
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard1-Ply Tortoiseshell CelluloidNone
Pickup CoversBlack Dogear P-90None
Profile1959 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
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverSingle-ply BlackTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
TunersKluson 3 on a Side, White ButtonGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Binding—Multi-ply
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
Neck pickup—Custombucker
Pickup Selector—3-Way Switchcraft
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Tailpiece—Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Tuner Plating—Gold

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