Head to head
Gibson Lee Roy Parnell 1959 Les Paul Standard, Abilene Sunset Fade Gloss, Abilene Sunset Burst vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$7,499
No ratings yet77Overall / 100
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet82Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 82 to 77 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson Lee Roy Parnell 1959 Les Paul Standard, Abilene Sunset Fade Gloss, Abilene Sunset Burst 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 74)
- Better value (72 vs 67)
- Lower price ($6,999 vs $7,499)
Scorecard
| Metric | Lee Roy Parnell 1959 Les Paul Standard, Abilene Sunset Fade Gloss, Abilene Sunset Burst | Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 82 |
| Build | 87 | 96 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 74 | 81 |
| Value | 67 | 72 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Lee Roy Parnell 1959 Les Paul Standard, Abilene Sunset Fade Gloss, Abilene Sunset Burst | Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 1 Piece Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | 57 Classic / 57 Classic Plus | Custombucker / Custombucker |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $7,499 | $6,999 |
| Accessories | Lee Roy Parnell Certificate of Authenticity | Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons |
| Back | 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany | — |
| Binding | Single-ply Royalite | Multi-ply |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul,Single Cut | Les Paul |
| Bridge | No-Wire ABR-1 | Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | 57 Classic Plus | Custombucker |
| Case | Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch | Gibson Hardshell Case |
| Control Covers | Black Royalite | Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion |
| Controls | CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors | Master 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 Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in | — |
| Finish | Nickel | Gold VOS |
| Fretboard inlay | Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid | Custom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 22 |
| Jack Plate Cover | Replica Laminated Acrylic | Gold |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit | Set Neck |
| Model | LP59LRPASBNH1 | CSPFPXVOEBGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate | Cream |
| Neck pickup | 57 Classic | Custombucker |
| Nut | Nylon | Bone |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | Reissue Laminated Acrylic (Not Installed) | None |
| Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Nickel Silver | None |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | Artist Profile | Artist Profile |
| Saddle Material | Nickel-plated Brass | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | Aluminum | 2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks) |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Amber Catalin | Gold |
| Switchwasher | Replica Acrylic | True Historic Cream |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor |
| Top wood | 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit | Solid Mahogany |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube | Standard |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply | True Historic Black; Frampton Signature |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Kluson Single Line, Single Ring | Grover Kidney |
| Weight Relief | None | 9-Hole |
| Control Knobs | — | Gold Speed Knobs |
| Headstock | — | Bound Les Paul Custom |
| Headstock Inlay | — | Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl |
| Middle pickup | — | Custombucker |
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