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Gibson 1963 SG Special Reissue, Light Aged, Antique Pelham Blue vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1963 SG Special Reissue, Light Aged, Antique Pelham Blue
Electric$6,399
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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 1963 SG Special Reissue, Light Aged, Antique Pelham Blue wins on
  • Lower price ($6,399 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
Metric1963 SG Special Reissue, Light Aged, Antique Pelham BluePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1963 SG Special Reissue, Light Aged, Antique Pelham BluePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsP-90 Soapbar / P-90 SoapbarCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,399$6,999
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeWraparoundTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupP-90 SoapbarCustombucker
CaseHardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Bumblebee 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
FinishNickel, Light AgedGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCelluloid DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelCUS18754CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupP-90 SoapbarCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardSG Special; Black Multi-plyNone
Pickup CoversBlack SoapbarNone
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileSlimTaperArtist 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
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherBlack with Gold LetteringTrue Historic Cream
Truss rodStandardStandard
Truss Rod CoverReissueTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickel, Light AgedGold
TunersKluson 3 on a Side Strip; White ButtonsGrover Kidney
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Binding—Multi-ply
Control Knobs—Gold Speed Knobs
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
Tailpiece—Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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