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Gibson LE 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Heavy Aged, Olive Drab Top vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson LE 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Heavy Aged, Olive Drab Top
Electric$8,699
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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 LE 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Heavy Aged, Olive Drab Top 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 $8,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLE 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Heavy Aged, Olive Drab TopPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLE 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Heavy Aged, Olive Drab TopPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups1968 T-Top Reissue / 1968 T-Top ReissueCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$8,699$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 shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup1968 T-Top ReissueCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Witch HatsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty 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
End Of Board Width2.23mm / 0.09in—
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong neck tenonSet Neck
ModelLPC6826LE23256CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickup1968 T-Top ReissueCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width1.69mm / 0.07in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversNickelNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsBlack—
ProfileAuthentic 1968Artist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceStop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top woodMapleSolid Mahogany
TunersKluson WafflebackGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefNone9-Hole
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
Pickguard—None
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold

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