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Gibson 1960 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue, VOS, Green Sparkle vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1960 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue, VOS, Green Sparkle
Electric$5,399
No ratings yet
74Overall / 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 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1960 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue, VOS, Green Sparkle wins on
  • Lower price ($5,399 vs $6,999)
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)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1960 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue, VOS, Green SparklePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7482
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6681
Value6472

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1960 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue, VOS, Green SparklePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood—Mahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustom Dogear P-90Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,399$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishVOS nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes Paul Double CutLes Paul
BridgeWraparoundTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustom Dogear P-90Custombucker
CaseReissue hardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with silver insertsGold Speed Knobs
Controls1 Volume, 1 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—
FinishNickel; Murphy Lab Heavy AgedGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCelluloid DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Jack Plate CoverBlackGold
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelLPJRDC60PSL22872CSPFPXVOEBGH1
NutSolid MahoganyBone
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard1-Ply tortoiseshell celluloidNone
Pickup CoversBlack Dogear P-90None
ProfileAuthentic 1960 V2Artist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonsAluminum2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gaugesCertificate of Authenticity.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceWraparoundLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s no-tubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverSingle-ply blackTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson Strip with white buttonsGrover Kidney
Binding—Multi-ply
Body Styles—Les Paul
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
Nut width—42.86mm / 1.69in
Pickup Selector—3-Way Switchcraft
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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