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Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, Gloss, Ebony vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, Gloss, Ebony
Electric$6,199
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 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, Gloss, Ebony wins on
  • Lower price ($6,199 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
Metric1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, Gloss, EbonyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Left-Handed, Gloss, EbonyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood1-Piece MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups1968 T-Top Reissue / 1968 T-Top ReissueCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,199$6,999
AccessoriesGibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang TagsSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Back1-Piece Mahogany—
BindingMulti-plyMulti-ply
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul,Single CutLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup1968 T-Top ReissueCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty 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
End Of Board Width2.23mm / 0.09in—
FinishGoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Jack Plate CoverBlack Multi-PlyGold
JointLong neck tenonSet Neck
ModelLPC68LHEBGH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlack M69Cream
Neck pickup1968 T-Top ReissueCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width1.69mm / 0.07in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack Multi-PlyNone
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel SilverNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileAuthentic 1968Artist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonsBrass2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherBlackTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceStop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood2-Piece Plain MapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rod2-way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic 2-Ply Les Paul CustomTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersKluson WafflebackGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Control Knobs—Gold Speed Knobs
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Middle pickup—Custombucker

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