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Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Factory Burst vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Factory Burst
Electric$6,699
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 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Factory Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($6,699 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
Metric1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Factory BurstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, Factory BurstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood1-Piece Lightweight MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,699$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingCreamMulti-ply
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseBrown/Pink Reissue 5-LatchGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsGold Top HatGold 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
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayAged Celluloid TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCreamGold
JointLong TenonSet Neck
ModelLPR59PSL21894CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsAuthentic M69Cream
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardHistoric Reissue CreamNone
Pickup CoversNickelNone
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileAuthentic 1959Artist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons22 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherCreamTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue FitSolid Mahogany
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverHistoric ReissueTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
TunersKluson Single Line, Single RingGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Body Styles—Les Paul
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Tuner Plating—Gold

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