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Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Junior Reissue, Light Aged, TV Inverness Green vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Junior Reissue, Light Aged, TV Inverness Green
Electric$5,899
No ratings yet
72Overall / 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 72 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1963 Les Paul SG Junior Reissue, Light Aged, TV Inverness Green wins on
  • Lower price ($5,899 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 60)
  • Better value (72 vs 62)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1963 Les Paul SG Junior Reissue, Light Aged, TV Inverness GreenPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7282
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6081
Value6272

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1963 Les Paul SG Junior Reissue, Light Aged, TV Inverness GreenPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsP-90Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,899$6,999
AccessoriesDemo Shop Certificate of Authenticity and Gibson Limited WarrantySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeLightning Bar WraparoundTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupP-90Custombucker
CaseLifton Black Hardshell CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Silver ReflectorsGold Speed Knobs
ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone; Hand-Wired with Paper In Oil CapacitorMaster 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
HeadstockSerial Number: 401773Bound Les Paul Custom
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelSGJR63PSL000000492CSPFPXVOEBGH1
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.67mm / 1.68in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlackNone
ProfileAuthentic 1961Artist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons22 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Truss rodAdjustableStandard
TunersKluson 3 on a side with White ButtonGrover Kidney
Binding—Multi-ply
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Fretboard inlay—Custom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
Neck pickup—Custombucker
Pickup Covers—None
Pickup Selector—3-Way Switchcraft
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Tailpiece—Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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