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Gibson 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue, VOS, Medallion Cherry vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue, VOS, Medallion Cherry
Electric$4,999
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 1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue, VOS, Medallion Cherry wins on
  • Lower price ($4,999 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
Metric1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue, VOS, Medallion CherryPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1971 Flying V Medallion Reissue, VOS, Medallion CherryPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets—22
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups1968 T-Top Reissue / 1968 T-Top ReissueCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$4,999$6,999
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory KitSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishGloss nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesSolidbodyLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup1968 T-Top ReissueCustombucker
CaseHardshell CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Witch HatsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 volume, 1 toneMaster 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
FinishChromeGold VOS
Fretboard inlayDotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
JointLong neck tenonSet Neck
Model71FVMVOMCCH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickup1968 T-Top ReissueCustombucker
NutCorianBone
Pickup CoversChromeNone
Pickup Selector3-way toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsBlack—
ProfileAuthentic 1971Artist Profile
Scale length628.7mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceStop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
TunersKluson DeluxeGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Binding—Multi-ply
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Fret Count—22
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
Nut width—42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack—1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard—None
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold

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