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Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with P-90s, VOS, Double Gold vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with P-90s, VOS, Double Gold
Electric$5,499
No ratings yet
75Overall / 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 75 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 P-90s, VOS, Double Gold wins on
  • Lower price ($5,499 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with P-90s, VOS, Double GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1961 Les Paul SG Standard Reissue with P-90s, VOS, Double GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,499$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang TagsSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with silver insertsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 volume, 2 toneMaster 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 radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointGlued In, Set NeckSet Neck
ModelSGSR61PSL22867CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlackNone
Pickup CoversBlackNone
Pickup Selector3-way toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsBlack—
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
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherBlackTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceStop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
TunersKluson DeluxeGrover Kidney
Binding—Multi-ply
Fretboard inlay—Custom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
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
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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