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Gibson B.B. King “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355, Walnut vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson B.B. King “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355, Walnut
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 “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355, Walnut 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 “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355, WalnutPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecB.B. King “Rumble in the Jungle” 1974 ES-355, WalnutPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodPlain Laminated MapleMahogany
Neck wood3-piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsT-Type Custombucker Alnico 5 / T-Type Custombucker Alnico 5Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$9,999$6,999
BackPlain Laminated Maple—
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock; Single-ply Fretboard and F-HolesMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335Les Paul
Body StylesESLes Paul
BracingRed Spruce—
BridgeTune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupT-Type Custombucker Alnico 5Custombucker
CaseB.B. King Zaire HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
CenterblockLightweight Solid Maple—
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hat with Gold InsertGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, 6-Position Mono Varitone; Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Ceramic 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 Width52.37mm / 2.06in—
FinishAged GoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayMother-of-Pearl Custom BlockCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Custom Spilt Diamond in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelBBES355ZWGH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickupT-Type Custombucker Alnico 5Custombucker
NutCorianBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft 1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard5-ply TortoiseNone
Pickup CoversTrue Historic GoldNone
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileArtist ProfileArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SidePlain Laminated Maple—
Strap Buttons22 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherGold Varitone Plate & Black Chicken Head Knob (Varitone Switch)True Historic Cream
TailpieceMaestro VibrolaLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top woodPlain Laminated MapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rodReissueStandard
Truss Rod CoverBlack; Engraved StereoTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingAged GoldGold
TunersKluson Waffleback with Metal ButtonGrover Kidney
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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