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Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with Figured Top, Light Aged, Lemon Burst vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with Figured Top, Light Aged, Lemon Burst
Electric$7,399
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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 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with Figured Top, Light Aged, Lemon Burst 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 Reissue with Figured Top, Light Aged, Lemon BurstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with Figured Top, Light Aged, Lemon BurstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,399$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang TagsSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishLight Aged Nitrocellulose LacuqerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with silver insertsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, 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
ModelSGSR61PSL22868CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsCream—
ProfileAuthentic 1961Artist Profile
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
Top woodFigured mapleSolid Mahogany
TunersKluson DeluxeGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Binding—Multi-ply
Body Styles—Les Paul
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
Pickguard—None
Pickup Covers—None
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold

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