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Gibson Dave Amato Les Paul Axcess Standard, Boston Sunset Fade vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Dave Amato Les Paul Axcess Standard, Boston Sunset Fade
Electric$5,099
No ratings yet
74Overall / 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 74 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Dave Amato Les Paul Axcess Standard, Boston Sunset Fade wins on
  • Lower price ($5,099 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 84)
  • Better sound (81 vs 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 64)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricDave Amato Les Paul Axcess Standard, Boston Sunset FadePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7482
Build8496
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6472

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecDave Amato Les Paul Axcess Standard, Boston Sunset FadePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodWeight-relieved Mahogany, Axcess ContoursMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups57 Classic Plus / 57 Classic PlusCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,099$6,999
AccessoriesDave Amato Certificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BackWeight-relieved Mahogany, Axcess Contours—
BindingSingle-ply CreamMulti-ply
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
Bridge pickup57 Classic PlusCustombucker
CaseBrown/Pink Custom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsGold Top HatsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Bumblebee 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—
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Jack Plate CoverCreamGold
JointLong Tenon, Axcess Contour HeelSet Neck
ModelLPXSDABSFCF1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsCreamCream
Neck pickup57 Classic PlusCustombucker
NutLocking Chrome Floyd RoseBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardNoneNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileArtist ProfileArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonsAluminum2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherCreamTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceFloyd RoseLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood2-Piece Figured MapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rodStandardStandard
Truss Rod CoverDave Amato SignatureTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersGibson Deluxe TulipGrover Kidney
Weight Relief9-Hole9-Hole
Bridge—Tune-O-Matic
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Pickup Covers—None

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