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Gibson 60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Custom VOS, Polaris White vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Custom VOS, Polaris White
Electric$6,699
No ratings yet
76Overall / 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 76 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Custom VOS, Polaris White wins on
  • Lower price ($6,699 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 73)
  • Better value (72 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Custom VOS, Polaris WhitePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7682
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7381
Value6672

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Custom VOS, Polaris WhitePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,699$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
CaseBlack/Yellow HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control Covers60th Anniversary Backplate; WhiteReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with Gold InsertsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, 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 Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishAged GoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCustom Block Mother of PearlCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
Middle pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
ModelSGC60THVOCWGSP1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsM69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate; BlackCream
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard1961 3-Pickup Long Guard; WhiteNone
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Gold-platedNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile60s SlimTaperArtist Profile
Saddle MaterialNickel-plated Brass—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Brass2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherReplica Cellulose Acetate ButyrateTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceSideways VibrolaLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverTrue HistoricTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Binding—Multi-ply
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Top wood—Solid Mahogany

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