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Gibson 60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Standard VOS, Cherry Red vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson 60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Standard VOS, Cherry Red
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 60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Standard VOS, Cherry Red 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
Metric60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Standard VOS, Cherry RedPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec60th Anniversary 1961 SG Les Paul Standard VOS, Cherry RedPeter 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 / CustombuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$4,999$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
CaseBrown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control Covers60th Anniversary SG BackplateReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with Silver 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 NickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayAged Cellulose Nitrate TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson logo and Crown inlay, both in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelSGSR60THVOCHNSP1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsM69 Cellulose Acetate ButyrateCream
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard1961 Long GuardNone
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Nickel SilverNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile60s SlimTaperArtist Profile
Saddle MaterialNickel-plated Brass—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Aluminum2 - 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 CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply Les PaulTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson Reissue Double RingGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Binding—Multi-ply
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Top wood—Solid Mahogany

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