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Gibson Les Paul Custom with Figured Maple Heartwood Top, Gloss, Light Charcoal vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Les Paul Custom with Figured Maple Heartwood Top, Gloss, Light Charcoal
Electric$7,199
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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 Figured Maple Heartwood Top, Gloss, Light Charcoal 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 $7,199)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Custom with Figured Maple Heartwood Top, Gloss, Light CharcoalPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Custom with Figured Maple Heartwood Top, Gloss, Light CharcoalPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodSolid MahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
Pickups490R / 498TCustombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$7,199$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity BookletSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup498TCustombucker
CaseCustom Shop HardshellGibson Hardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Speed KnobsGold 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
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in—
FinishGoldGold VOS
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
JointLong TenonSet Neck
ModelLPCPSL22876CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickup490RCustombucker
NutCorianBone
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardBlack Multi-PlyNone
Pickup CoversGold-PlatedNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileModern Medium CArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap ButtonsBrass2 - 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 woodFigured Maple HeartwoodSolid Mahogany
Truss rodAdjustableStandard
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply, Engraved Les Paul CustomTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Kidney
Binding—Multi-ply
Body Finish—Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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