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Gibson 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V Reissue, VOS, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V Reissue, VOS, Vintage Sunburst
Electric$4,499
No ratings yet
75Overall / 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 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 Reissue, VOS, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($4,499 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V Reissue, VOS, Vintage SunburstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1965 Non-Reverse Firebird V Reissue, VOS, Vintage SunburstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsFirebird Alnico 5 / Firebird Alnico VCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$4,499$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingNoneMulti-ply
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeNon-Reverse FirebirdLes Paul
Body StylesFirebirdLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupFirebird Alnico VCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop Black with Yellow LiningGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsGold Top Hats w/ Silver InsertsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, 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—
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointHide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelFBNR5VOVSNM1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupFirebird Alnico 5Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard3-Ply White/Black/WhiteNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile60s SlimTaper CArtist Profile
Saddle MaterialNickel-plated Brass—
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
TailpieceMaestro VibrolaLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rod2-way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverBlack 1-Ply Gibson Hot-stampedTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
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
Mounting Rings—Cream
Pickup Covers—None
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Tuners—Grover Kidney

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