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Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom, Racing Red and Classic White vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom, Racing Red and Classic White
Electric$7,699
No ratings yet
77Overall / 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 77 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom, Racing Red and Classic White 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 $7,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Axcess Custom, Racing Red and Classic WhitePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Axcess Custom, Racing Red and Classic WhitePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups490R / 498TCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,699$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity BookletSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishGloss nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeFloyd RoseTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup498TCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack SpeedGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 volume, 2 tone with push/pull for series/parallelMaster 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
FinishBlack NickelGold VOS
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointGlued In, Set NeckSet Neck
ModelLPXCPSL22865CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickup490RCustombucker
NutCorianBone
Nut width42.93mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Pickup CoversDouble BlackNone
Pickup Selector3-way toggle3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileLes Paul AxcessArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Top woodMapleSolid Mahogany
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefModern9-Hole
Binding—Multi-ply
Body Styles—Les Paul
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Fretboard inlay—Custom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
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
Output Jack—1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard—None
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
Switch Tip—Gold
Switchwasher—True Historic Cream
Tailpiece—Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Truss rod—Standard
Truss Rod Cover—True Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner Plating—Gold

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