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Gibson B.B. King “Live at the Regal” 1959 ES-335, Argentine Grey vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson B.B. King “Live at the Regal” 1959 ES-335, Argentine Grey
Electric$9,999
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77Overall / 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 77 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson B.B. King “Live at the Regal” 1959 ES-335, Argentine Grey wins on

No standout advantage.

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)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $9,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricB.B. King “Live at the Regal” 1959 ES-335, Argentine GreyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecB.B. King “Live at the Regal” 1959 ES-335, Argentine GreyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood3-Ply Maple/Poplar/MapleMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian Rosewood, Hide Glue FitEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$9,999$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Back3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top, Back, and FretboardMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335Les Paul
Body StylesESLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop Lifton HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
CenterblockSolid Maple—
Control KnobsTrue Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial PointerGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors, Mono Varitone SwitchMaster 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 Width52.37mm / 2.06in—
FinishAged NickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayNitrocellulose DotCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointHide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelBBES335REAGNB1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack 5-PlyNone
Pickup CoversTrue Historic NickelNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileAuthentic '59 Medium CArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Side3-Ply Maple/Poplar/Maple—
Strap Buttons2 - One Nickel, and White Plastic Endpin2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberGold
SwitchwasherBlack Varitone Switch PlateTrue Historic Cream
Tailpiece1950s Reissue Bigsby B7 VibratoLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-TubeStandard
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic BlackTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingAged NickelGold
TunersGrover Milk Bottle RotomaticGrover Kidney
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
String gauges—.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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