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Gibson 1958 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, VOS, British Racing Green vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1958 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, VOS, British Racing Green
Electric$6,599
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 1958 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, VOS, British Racing Green wins on
  • Lower price ($6,599 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
Metric1958 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, VOS, British Racing GreenPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1958 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, VOS, British Racing GreenPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) / Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,599$6,999
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)Custombucker
CaseHistoric Flying V Brown/Pink HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top HatsGold 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
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock1958 Flying VBound Les Paul Custom
Headstock InlayRaised Gibson Logo BadgeGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointHide Glue FitSet Neck
Model58MFVPSL22873CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardMulti-ply blackNone
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsBlack—
Profile50s Rounded Medium CArtist Profile
Rim MaterialRubber Strip on Bottom Rim—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceStop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
TunersKluson DeluxeGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Binding—Multi-ply
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
Pickup Covers—None
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold

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