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Gibson 1962 Les Paul SG Standard with Ebony Block, Light Aged, Cherry, Exclusive vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1962 Les Paul SG Standard with Ebony Block, Light Aged, Cherry, Exclusive
Electric$6,199
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 1962 Les Paul SG Standard with Ebony Block, Light Aged, Cherry, Exclusive wins on
  • Lower price ($6,199 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
Metric1962 Les Paul SG Standard with Ebony Block, Light Aged, Cherry, ExclusivePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1962 Les Paul SG Standard with Ebony Block, Light Aged, Cherry, ExclusivePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,199$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeABr-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Silver InsertGold Speed Knobs
ControlsCTS 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
FinishMurphy Lab Aged NickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCellulose Nitrate TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius204.8mm / 8.06in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother-of-PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelSGSR62PSL21642CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsM69 Cellulose Acetate ButyrateCream
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack Multi-PlyNone
Pickup CoversMurphy Lab Aged Authentic Profile Nickel SilverNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile60s SlimTaperArtist Profile
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
TailpieceShort Maestro with Ebony BlockLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply Les PaulTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson Single Line, Double RingGrover Kidney
Binding—Multi-ply
Case—Gibson Hardshell Case
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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