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Gibson Les Paul Custom, Nickel Hardware, Ebony, Exclusive vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Les Paul Custom, Nickel Hardware, Ebony, Exclusive
Electric$5,499
No ratings yet
75Overall / 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 75 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson Les Paul Custom, Nickel Hardware, Ebony, Exclusive wins on
  • Lower price ($5,499 vs $6,999)
Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony wins on
  • Better build (96 vs 87)
  • Better sound (81 vs 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Custom, Nickel Hardware, Ebony, ExclusivePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Custom, Nickel Hardware, Ebony, ExclusivePeter 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$5,499$6,999
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup498TCustombucker
CaseBlack with Gold InteriorGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack SpeedGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle SwitchMaster 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
FinishNickel; GlossGold VOS
Fretboard inlayMother of PearlCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
ModelLPC-PSL21889CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlack M69Cream
Neck pickup490RCustombucker
NutCorianBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output JackSwitchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack Multi-PlyNone
ProfileModern Medium CArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons22 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipBlackGold
SwitchwasherBlackTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceStop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top woodMapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverMolded Hot StampedTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Kidney
Weight Relief9-Hole9-Hole
Accessories—Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Joint—Set Neck
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Pickup Covers—None
Pickup Selector—3-Way Switchcraft
Tuner Plating—Gold

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