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Gibson 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue, VOS, Ebony vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue, VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,499
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 1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue, VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Lower price ($6,499 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
Metric1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue, VOS, EbonyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1964 Trini Lopez Standard Reissue, VOS, EbonyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,499$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingSingle-plyMulti-ply
Body FinishVOS nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335Les Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseBlack/Yellow Custom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
CenterblockSolid Maple—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats w/ Silver InsertsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume/2 Tone CTS 500K 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 Diamond Cellulose NitrateCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
Model64ESTLVOEBNH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlack M69 Medium & TallCream
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack 5-Ply Wide BevelNone
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel SilverNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileMedium CArtist Profile
Saddle MaterialNylon—
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
TailpieceSingle Diamond Trapeze w/ Trini Lopez InsertLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson Single Line Strip w/ Metal ButtonsGrover Kidney
Body Styles—Les Paul
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
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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