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Gibson LE 1963 Firebird VII Reissue, Gloss, Double Gold vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson LE 1963 Firebird VII Reissue, Gloss, Double Gold
Electric$8,499
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76Overall / 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 76 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson LE 1963 Firebird VII Reissue, Gloss, Double Gold 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 73)
  • Better value (72 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $8,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLE 1963 Firebird VII Reissue, Gloss, Double GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7682
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7381
Value6672

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLE 1963 Firebird VII Reissue, Gloss, Double GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahogany wingsMahogany
Neck wood5-piece maple and walnutMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsFirebird / FirebirdCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$8,499$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang TagsSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishGloss nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeFirebirdLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupFirebirdCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsGold Top Hats with silver insertsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 volume, 2 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
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayBlockCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointNeck throughSet Neck
Middle pickupFirebirdCustombucker
ModelHSF726LE23278CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupFirebirdCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversNickelNone
Pickup Selector3-way toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsBlack—
ProfileAuthentic 1963Artist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceMaestro VibrolaLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
TunersBanjo-style FirebirdGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
Binding—Multi-ply
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
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

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