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

Gibson Les Paul Axcess Standard with Stop Bar, VOS, Lemon Burst
Electric$5,999
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 with Stop Bar, VOS, Lemon Burst 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 74)
  • Better value (72 vs 67)

Scorecard

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

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Axcess Standard with Stop Bar, VOS, Lemon BurstPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardRosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups490R / 498TCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$5,999$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity BookletSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body FinishVOS nitrocellulose lacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup498TCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsGold Top HatsGold 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—
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCelluloid TrapezoidCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius12 in. | 304.8 mm304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong tenon with contoured heelSet Neck
ModelLPXSPSL22866CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickup490RCustombucker
NutFloyd RoseBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector3-way toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Plastic PartsCream—
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
TailpieceStop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top woodAAA flame mapleSolid Mahogany
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefTraditional, 9-hole9-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
Pickup Covers—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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