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Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Ebony VOS vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Ebony VOS
Electric$6,999
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76Overall / 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 76 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Ebony VOS 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)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricDave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Ebony VOSPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7682
Build9196
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6672

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecDave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition, Ebony VOSPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2422
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsSeymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup Set / Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup SetCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,999$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Binding5-ply Top, 3-ply Headstock, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply
Body FinishGloss Nitro. Lacquer (Red Amber Burst), VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Ebony VOS)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup SetCustombucker
CaseCustom Dave Mustaine Hardshell CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversMustaine VReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hats; Gold Inserts (Red Amber Burst), Silver Inserts (Ebony VOS)Gold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, Master ToneMaster 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
FinishGold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS)Gold VOS
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl MustaineCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2422
HeadstockDave Mustaine Silhouette in Gold (Red Amber Burst), Dave Mustaine Silhouette in Silver (Ebony VOS) on Back of HeadstockBound Les Paul Custom
Headstock InlayGibson Logo in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverRecessed; Gold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS)Gold
JointHide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelCSDMFVEBVONH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsGold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS)Cream
Neck pickupSeymour Duncan Dave Mustaine Thrash Factor Pickup SetCustombucker
NutGraph Tech TUSQ (Black)Bone
Nut width43.05mm / 1.7in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardNoneNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileDave Mustaine SlimTaperArtist Profile
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Strap Locks2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipBlackGold
SwitchwasherNoneTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceString through Body - ChevronLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top woodFigured Maple (Red Amber Burst), Maple (Ebony VOS)Solid Mahogany
Truss rodStandardStandard
Truss Rod CoverDave Mustaine SignatureTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingGold (Red Amber Burst), Nickel (Ebony VOS)Gold
TunersMini GroverGrover Kidney
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Pickup Covers—None
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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