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Gibson 1964 ES-345 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Antique Pelham Blue vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1964 ES-345 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Antique Pelham Blue
Electric$7,699
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77Overall / 100
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
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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 1964 ES-345 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Antique Pelham Blue wins on

No standout advantage.

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)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $7,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1964 ES-345 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Antique Pelham BluePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1964 ES-345 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Antique Pelham BluePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,699$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Back3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple—
BindingMulti-plyMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335Les Paul
Body StylesESLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
Case1960s Black/Yellow HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
CenterblockSolid Maple—
Control KnobsGold Top HatGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil 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
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlaySplit ParallelogramCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointSet Neck, Hide Glue Fit; Long Neck TenonSet Neck
Model64ES345PSL22273CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlack M69, Medium & TallCream
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack 5-Ply, Wide BevelNone
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel SilverNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileAuthentic '64 Medium CArtist Profile
Saddle MaterialNylon—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Side3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple—
Strap Buttons22 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamGold
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-PlyTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson Single Line, Double RingGrover Kidney
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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