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Gibson Les Paul Custom with F-Holes, Light Aged, Champagne Sparkle vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Les Paul Custom with F-Holes, Light Aged, Champagne Sparkle
Electric$8,499
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 with F-Holes, Light Aged, Champagne Sparkle 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 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 65)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $8,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Custom with F-Holes, Light Aged, Champagne SparklePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Custom with F-Holes, Light Aged, Champagne SparklePeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodChambered MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups490R / 498TCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$8,499$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticitySchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup498TCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack SpeedGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with 500k CTS PotentiometersMaster 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
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayMother of Peal BlockCustom 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
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long TenonSet Neck
ModelLPCPSL000000305CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlack M69Cream
Neck pickup490RCustombucker
NutCorianBone
Nut width42.93mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversNickelNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
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 TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherBlackTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceStop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood2-Piece Plain Maple with F-HolesSolid Mahogany
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverMolded Hot StampedTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Kidney
Weight ReliefChambered9-Hole
Body Finish—Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Styles—Les Paul
Control Covers—Reissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Jack Plate Cover—Gold
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Pickguard—None
Tuner Plating—Gold

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