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Gibson 1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, Gloss, Sparkling Burgundy vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, Gloss, Sparkling Burgundy
Electric$5,499
No ratings yet
74Overall / 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 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, Gloss, Sparkling Burgundy wins on
  • Lower price ($5,499 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 84)
  • Better sound (81 vs 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 64)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, Gloss, Sparkling BurgundyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7482
Build8496
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6472

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1967 Mahogany Flying V Reissue, Gloss, Sparkling BurgundyPeter 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"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,499$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats w/ Silver InsertsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot 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—
FinishChromeGold VOS
Fretboard inlayPearloid DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelFV67SBCM1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width40.0mm / 1.57in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard3-Ply White/Black/WhiteNone
Pickup CoversChromeNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile60s SlimTaper CArtist Profile
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
Truss rod2-way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverWhite Gibson Hot-stampedTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson Reissue Double RingGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Binding—Multi-ply
Bridge—Tune-O-Matic
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
Mounting Rings—Cream
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Tailpiece—Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood—Solid Mahogany

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