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Gibson Les Paul Custom Jerry Cantrell "Wino," Light Aged, Wine Red vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Les Paul Custom Jerry Cantrell "Wino," Light Aged, Wine Red
Electric$8,999
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 Custom Jerry Cantrell "Wino," Light Aged, Wine Red 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 $8,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Custom Jerry Cantrell "Wino," Light Aged, Wine RedPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7782
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound7481
Value6772

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Custom Jerry Cantrell "Wino," Light Aged, Wine RedPeter 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$8,999$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back and Headstock, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply
Body FinishNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeFishman Powerbridge (Tune-O-Matic style with Piezo Pickup built in)Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup498TCustombucker
CaseJerry Cantrell Custom CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversReissue Black, Custom Shop MedallionReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsBlack Speed KnobsGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, Master Tone, 500K CTS Audio-Taper Potentiometers, Ceramic Capacitors. Additional Volume control for Powerbridge, with its 9V battery Mounted in the Control CompartmentMaster 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 Width52.37mm / 2.06in—
FinishAged GoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayCustom Block Mother of PearlCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockJJ Waterslide Decal on Back of HeadstockBound Les Paul Custom
Headstock InlayGibson logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverGoldGold
JointLong Neck Tenon, Hide Glue FitSet Neck
ModelLPCJCASWRGH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickup490RCustombucker
NutCorianBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft, Stereo1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardMulti-Layer Les Paul CustomNone
Pickup CoversGold for Neck, No Cover for Bridge PickupNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileArtist ProfileArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Strap Locks2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipTrue Historic AmberGold
SwitchwasherBlackTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceStop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top woodPlain MapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rod2-way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverCantrell Signature Hot StampTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingAged GoldGold
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Kidney
Under Saddle PickupFishman Powerbridge—
Weight Relief9-Hole9-Hole
Middle pickup—Custombucker

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