Head to head
Gibson Adam Jones 1979 LP CST Vintage Silverburst (see photo) Aged, Antique Silverburst vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$9,999
No ratings yet76Overall / 100
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet82Overall / 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 Adam Jones 1979 LP CST Vintage Silverburst (see photo) Aged, Antique Silverburst wins on
No standout advantage.
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
- Better build (96 vs 91)
- Better sound (81 vs 68)
- Better value (72 vs 66)
- Lower price ($6,999 vs $9,999)
Scorecard
| Metric | Adam Jones 1979 LP CST Vintage Silverburst (see photo) Aged, Antique Silverburst | Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 82 |
| Build | 91 | 96 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 68 | 81 |
| Value | 66 | 72 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Adam Jones 1979 LP CST Vintage Silverburst (see photo) Aged, Antique Silverburst | Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3-piece Maple | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker Reverse-Mounted / Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ | Custombucker / Custombucker |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $9,999 | $6,999 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity | Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons |
| Binding | 7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock | Multi-ply |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic | Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ | Custombucker |
| Case | Custom Silverburst Case with Adam Jones Artwork | Gibson Hardshell Case |
| Control Covers | Black | Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion |
| Control Knobs | Aged Black Speed Knobs | Gold Speed Knobs |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; 1 DiMarzio 500 k Volume Pot (Bridge), and 3 CTS Pots, .047uF Orange Drop Capacitors | Master 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 |
| Finish | Aged Chrome | Gold VOS |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Block | Custom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 22 |
| Headstock | Gibson Les Paul Custom, 5-ply White / Black Binding, Adam Jones Headstock Mirror | Bound Les Paul Custom |
| Headstock Inlay | Closed B & O Gibson logo, and Custom Split Diamond, both in Mother of Pearl | Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl |
| Jack Plate Cover | Chrome | Gold |
| Joint | Hide Glue Fit | Set Neck |
| Model | LPC79AJASVSBCH | CSPFPXVOEBGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black | Cream |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker Reverse-Mounted | Custombucker |
| Nut | Bone | Bone |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | None - Mounting Holes Drilled | None |
| Pickup Covers | Neck: Chrome, Bridge: None | None |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Plastic Parts | Black | — |
| Profile | Medium C | Artist Profile |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | Nickel, Diamond-Shaped | 2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks) |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Chrome | Gold |
| Switchwasher | Thick Black | True Historic Cream |
| Tailpiece | Stop Bar | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor |
| Top wood | 3-Piece Maple | Solid Mahogany |
| Truss rod | Standard | Standard |
| Truss Rod Cover | 70s Custom | True Historic Black; Frampton Signature |
| Tuner Plating | Aged Chrome | Gold |
| Tuners | Schaller M6 with Large Buttons | Grover Kidney |
| Weight Relief | None | 9-Hole |
| Middle pickup | — | Custombucker |
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