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Gibson Joe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included) vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Joe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included)
Electric$5,499
No ratings yet
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 Joe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included) wins on
  • Lower price ($5,499 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 91)
  • Better sound (81 vs 66)
  • Better value (72 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included)Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7682
Build9196
Playability7575
Sound6681
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Perry "Gold Rush" Les Paul Axcess, Aged Antique Gold (Aged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch Case Included)Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood1-Piece MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups498T 4-ConductorCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,499$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Tremolo ArmSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Back1-Piece Mahogany—
BindingCreamMulti-ply
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul,Single CutLes Paul
BridgeWilkinson/Gotoh VS100N TremoloTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup498T 4-ConductorCustombucker
CaseAged Brown/Pink Reissue 5-LatchGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsGold Top HatsGold Speed Knobs
Controls1 Volume, 1 Tone with Push/Pull Coil SplitterMaster 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—
FinishChromeGold VOS
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong Tenon, Axcess Contour HeelSet Neck
ModelLPJXAAGNH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsCreamCream
NutChrome-plated Brass Precision Roller NutBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardNoneNone
Pickup CoversChromeNone
Pickup SelectorNone3-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
TailpieceWilkinson/Gotoh VS100N TremoloLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood2-Piece Plain MapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rodClassicStandard
Truss Rod CoverJoe Perry SignatureTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingChromeGold
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Neck pickup—Custombucker
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream

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