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Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 Gibson ES-350T, Antique Natural vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 Gibson ES-350T, Antique Natural
Electric$9,999
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74Overall / 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 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Chuck Berry 1955 Gibson ES-350T, Antique Natural 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 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 64)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $9,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricChuck Berry 1955 Gibson ES-350T, Antique NaturalPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7482
Build8796
Playability7275
Sound6881
Value6472

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecChuck Berry 1955 Gibson ES-350T, Antique NaturalPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood3-ply Maple/Poplar/MapleMahogany
Neck wood3-piece Maple/Walnut/MapleMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale23.5"24.75"
PickupsCustom Dogear P-90 / Custom Dog-ear P90Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$9,999$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Replica Strap, Replica Zuni Sun God Bolo TieSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-350Les Paul
Body StylesESLes Paul
BridgeNo-Wire ABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustom Dog-ear P90Custombucker
CaseCustom Shop ES-350T CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsButyrate Gold Top HatsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired HarnessMaster 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—
FinishGoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayDouble ParallelogramCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelCS350VOANCBGH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupCustom Dogear P-90Custombucker
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack 5-Ply Wide BevelNone
Pickup CoversBlack Dog-Ear P-90None
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileMedium CArtist Profile
Saddle MaterialBrass—
Scale length597.0mm / 23.5in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonsBrass2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.011, .014, .018, .028, .038, .049.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipReplica Catalin AmberGold
TailpieceEngraved Wire Loop TrapezeLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rod2-way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-PlyTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersKluson Single Line, Single RingGrover Kidney
Binding—Multi-ply
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
Mounting Rings—Cream
Nut—Bone
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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