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Gibson LE 1959 ES-345 Reissue with Bigsby, Heavy Aged, Ebony vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson LE 1959 ES-345 Reissue with Bigsby, Heavy Aged, Ebony
Electric$8,999
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75Overall / 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 75 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson LE 1959 ES-345 Reissue with Bigsby, Heavy Aged, Ebony 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 $8,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLE 1959 ES-345 Reissue with Bigsby, Heavy Aged, EbonyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLE 1959 ES-345 Reissue with Bigsby, Heavy Aged, EbonyPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMaple/poplar/mapleMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$8,999$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang TagsSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingMulti-ply top and backMulti-ply
Body FinishHeavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeES-335Les Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
CenterblockMaple—
Control KnobsGold Top HatsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 volume, 2 tone with VaritoneMaster 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
FinishGoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlaySplit-parallelogramCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong neck tenonSet Neck
Model59ES34526LE23271CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversGoldNone
Pickup Selector3-way toggle3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileAuthentic 1959Artist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceBigsbyLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
TunersKluson DeluxeGrover Kidney
Body Styles—Les Paul
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
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
Nut width—42.86mm / 1.69in
Pickguard—None
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Top wood—Solid Mahogany
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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