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Gibson LE 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Reissue, VOS, Blue Sparkle Top vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson LE 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Reissue, VOS, Blue Sparkle Top
Electric$5,999
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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 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Reissue, VOS, Blue Sparkle Top wins on
  • Lower price ($5,999 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 71)
  • Better value (72 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLE 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Reissue, VOS, Blue Sparkle TopPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7682
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7181
Value6672

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLE 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Reissue, VOS, Blue Sparkle TopPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahogany and maple sandwichMahogany
Neck wood3-piece mapleMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsMini humbucker / Mini humbuckerCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,999$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity BookletSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingSingle-ply topMulti-ply
Body FinishVOS nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-maticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupMini humbuckerCustombucker
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
FinishChromeGold VOS
Fretboard inlayTrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong neck tenonSet Neck
Model76LPDLX26LE23270CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupMini humbuckerCustombucker
NutNylonBone
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversChromeNone
Pickup Selector3-way toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsCream—
ProfileAuthentic 1976Artist 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 DeluxeGrover 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
Nut width—42.86mm / 1.69in
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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