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Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White
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 Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White 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 76)
  • Better value (72 vs 67)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $9,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris WhitePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7681
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris WhitePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups68 Custom Humbucker / 68 Custom HumbuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$9,999$6,999
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeABR-1Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup68 Custom HumbuckerCustombucker
CaseJimi Hendrix™ SG Case (included)Gibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversWhiteReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hats with Gold InsertsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; 500k CTS 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
FinishAged GoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCustom BlockCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockGibson SG Custom, 5-ply BindingBound Les Paul Custom
Headstock InlayOpen B & O Gibson logo, and Custom Split Diamond, both in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
JointSet Neck, Long TenonSet Neck
Middle pickup68 Custom HumbuckerCustombucker
ModelSGC67JHACWGM1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickup68 Custom HumbuckerCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard3-ply White/Black/White '67 Custom BatwingNone
Pickup CoversTrue Historic Aged GoldNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile60s SlimTaperArtist Profile
Saddle MaterialNylon—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Brass2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherBlackTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceLong Maestro VibrolaLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rodAdjustableStandard
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Engraved Custom; Second Hendrix-branded Cover Included in the CaseTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingAged GoldGold
TunersKluson Waffle Back, Metal Tulip ButtonsGrover Kidney
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Binding—Multi-ply
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Mounting Rings—Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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