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Gibson LE Flying V Custom, Heavy Aged, Teal Sparkle vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson LE Flying V Custom, Heavy Aged, Teal Sparkle
Electric$8,499
No ratings yet
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 Flying V Custom, Heavy Aged, Teal Sparkle 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 $8,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLE Flying V Custom, Heavy Aged, Teal SparklePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLE Flying V Custom, Heavy Aged, Teal SparklePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups490R / 498TCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$8,499$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity BookletSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishHeavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
BridgeAVR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup498TCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack SpeedGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone PotMaster 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—
FinishGoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong TenonSet Neck
ModelCSFVC26LE23277CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickup490RCustombucker
NutCorianBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversGoldNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
Profile1950s Chunky DArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceFlying VLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover 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
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
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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