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Gibson 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard, Kindred Burst (Gibson Custom Case Included) vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard, Kindred Burst (Gibson Custom Case Included)
Electric$6,499
No ratings yet
77Overall / 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 77 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard, Kindred Burst (Gibson Custom Case Included) wins on
  • Lower price ($6,499 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 74)
  • Better value (72 vs 67)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard, Kindred Burst (Gibson Custom Case Included)Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard, Kindred Burst (Gibson Custom Case Included)Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood1-Piece Lightweight MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardChoice of Indian or Bolivian Rosewood, Hide Glue FitEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,499$6,999
Accessories60th Anniversary Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), 60th Anniversary Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang TagsSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Back1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany—
BindingSingle-ply RoyaliteMulti-ply
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul,Single CutLes Paul
BridgeNo-Wire ABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseBrown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-LatchGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlack RoyaliteReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsButyrate Gold Top HatsGold Speed Knobs
ControlsCTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil 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 Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayAged Cellulose Nitrate TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Jack Plate CoverLaminated Cellulose Acetate ButyrateGold
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelLPR59VOKBNHVCSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsM69 Cellulose Acetate ButyrateCream
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardLaminated Cellulose Acetate ButyrateNone
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel SilverNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium 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 TipAmber CatalinGold
SwitchwasherSilkscreened Cellulose Acetate ButyrateTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue FitSolid Mahogany
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-PlyTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson Single Line, Single RingGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Middle pickup—Custombucker

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