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Gibson 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS
Electric$5,999
No ratings yet
75Overall / 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 75 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOS wins on
  • Lower price ($5,999 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOSPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V 12-String Reissue, Aqua Mist VOSPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings116
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsFirebird Alnico 5 / Firebird Alnico 5Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,999$6,999
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeNon-Reverse FirebirdLes Paul
Body StylesFirebirdLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupFirebird Alnico 5Custombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversNon-Reverse FirebirdReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Silver InsertGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500k CTS 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—
FinishAged NickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayNitrocellulose DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond-Inspired Twin Triangle Inlays in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointHide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelFBNR12VOAQNH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupFirebird Alnico 5Custombucker
NutCorianBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft 1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard3-ply White Non-Reverse FirebirdNone
Pickup Selector3-way Slider3-Way Switchcraft
Profile60s SlimTaper CArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons22 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, 010, .013, .013, .008, .017, .012, .026, .018, .036, .026, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Tailpiece12-String ClawLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodStandardStandard
Truss Rod CoverBlackTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
TunersKluson Six on a Side Strip (x2)Grover Kidney
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Binding—Multi-ply
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
Pickup Covers—None
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Tuner Plating—Gold
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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