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Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, VOS, Copper Iridescent vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, VOS, Copper Iridescent
Electric$7,799
No ratings yet
78Overall / 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 78 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, VOS, Copper Iridescent wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $7,799)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, VOS, Copper IridescentPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7882
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7981
Value6872

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1963 Les Paul SG Custom Reissue, VOS, Copper IridescentPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,799$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang TagsSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishVOS Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversWhiteReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats w/ Gold 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—
FinishGoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson logo and Split Diamond inlay in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
Middle pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
ModelSGC63PSL22869CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlack M69Cream
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardWhite Multi-PlyNone
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel SilverNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile60s SlimTaperArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonsBrass2 - 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
TailpieceLong Maestro VibrolaLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-PlyTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Binding—Multi-ply
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Top wood—Solid Mahogany

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