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Gibson Les Paul Axcess Standard, Gloss, Lemon Burst vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Les Paul Axcess Standard, Gloss, Lemon Burst
Electric$6,299
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 Standard, Gloss, Lemon Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($6,299 vs $6,999)
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)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Axcess Standard, Gloss, Lemon BurstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Axcess Standard, Gloss, Lemon BurstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood1-Piece Solid MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups490R / 498TCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,299$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity BookletSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Back1-Piece Solid Mahogany—
BindingSingle-plyMulti-ply
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeFloyd RoseTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup498TCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlackReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsGold Top HatGold 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
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishChromeGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCelluloid TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Jack Plate CoverChromeGold
JointLong tenon with contoured heelSet Neck
ModelLPXSPSL22878CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickup490RCustombucker
NutFloyd RoseBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversChromeNone
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
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherCreamTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceFloyd RoseLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood2-Piece Figured MapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rod2-way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Black/WhiteTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingChromeGold
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefModern weight relief9-Hole
Body Styles—Les Paul
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Headstock Inlay—Gibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
Pickguard—None
Strap Buttons—2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)

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