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Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele, Ultra Light Aged, Natural, Exclusive vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele, Ultra Light Aged, Natural, Exclusive
Electric$7,399
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 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele, Ultra Light Aged, Natural, Exclusive 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 $7,399)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele, Ultra Light Aged, Natural, ExclusivePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele, Ultra Light Aged, Natural, ExclusivePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodOne-piece Quilt SapeleMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
Fretboard1 Piece Dark Indian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,399$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity BookletSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingSingle-ply Cream, FretboardMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseGibson Custom HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Silver InsertGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers and Black Beauty 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—
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCellulose Nitrate TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelSGSR61PSL21679CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsM69 Cellulose Acetate ButyrateCream
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardTrue Historic Black Multi-PlyNone
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel SilverNone
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile60s SlimTaperArtist Profile
Saddle MaterialNickel-plated Brass—
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
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherSilkscreened Cellulose Acetate ButyrateTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 50s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply Les PaulTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson Single Line, Double RingGrover Kidney
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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