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Gibson 1963 SG Special Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Classic White vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1963 SG Special Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Classic White
Electric$4,999
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 1963 SG Special Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Classic White wins on
  • Lower price ($4,999 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, Ultra Light Aged, Classic WhitePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1963 SG Special Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Classic WhitePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$4,999$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
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Silver InsertsGold Speed Knobs
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
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishNickel, Murphy Lab Light AgedGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCelluloid DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelCUS18830CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsTrue HistoricCream
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardTrue Historic SG StandardNone
Pickup CoversTrue Historic NickelNone
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Profile60s SlimTaper CArtist 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
SwitchwasherBlack with Gold Hot StampTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceMaestro Vibrola (Long)Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodStandardStandard
Truss Rod CoverReissueTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson 3 on a Strip, White ButtonGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Top wood—Solid Mahogany

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