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

Gibson 1963 SG Special Reissue, Light Aged, TV Pelham Blue Sparkle
Electric$6,299
No ratings yet
76Overall / 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 76 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, TV Pelham Blue Sparkle wins on
  • Lower price ($6,299 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 84)
  • Better sound (81 vs 74)
  • Better value (72 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1963 SG Special Reissue, Light Aged, TV Pelham Blue SparklePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7682
Build8496
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6672

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1963 SG Special Reissue, Light Aged, TV Pelham Blue SparklePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P-90Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,299$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingFretboard 1-ply CreamMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
Bridge pickupCustom Soapbar P-90Custombucker
CaseBrown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch caseGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Silver InsertGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Audio-Taper Potentiometers, Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-Wired HarnessMaster 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—
FinishNickel; Murphy Lab Light AgedGold VOS
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelSGSP63PSL000000493CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupCustom Soapbar P-90Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard3-Ply Black/White/BlackNone
Pickup CoversBlack SoapbarNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileAuthentic '61 Thin ProfileArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonsAluminum2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherBlackTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceLightning Bar WraparoundLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Black/WhiteTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson 3 on a side with White ButtonsGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Bridge—Tune-O-Matic
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
Top wood—Solid Mahogany

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