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Gibson Flying V Custom Figured Top, VOS, Cobra Burst vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Flying V Custom Figured Top, VOS, Cobra Burst
Electric$7,699
No ratings yet
75Overall / 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 75 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Flying V Custom Figured Top, VOS, Cobra Burst 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 65)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $7,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricFlying V Custom Figured Top, VOS, Cobra BurstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecFlying V Custom Figured Top, VOS, Cobra BurstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups490R / 498TCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,699$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity BookletSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishVOS Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup498TCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Speed KnobsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone PotMaster 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 inlayMother of Pearl BlockCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Jack Plate CoverBlack Multi-PlyGold
JointLong TenonSet Neck
ModelCSFVCPSL000000484CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlack M69Cream
Neck pickup490RCustombucker
NutCorianBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack Multi-PlyNone
Pickup CoversGold-PlatedNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile1950s Chunky DArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonsBrass2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipBlackGold
TailpieceChevronLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top woodAAA Figured MapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rod2-way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Black/WhiteTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
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
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream

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