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Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold vs Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony

Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold
Electric$8,999
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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 Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold 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 $8,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricMike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Overall7582
Build8796
Playability7575
Sound6881
Value6572

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecMike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), GoldPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3-piece MapleMahogany
FretboardIndian RosewoodEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P-90Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$8,999$6,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Dunlop Original Design Straplok Buttons In the CaseSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingSingle-ply Top and FretboardMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeTone Pros Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustom Soapbar P-90Custombucker
CaseGibson Deluxe Protector CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversBrownReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsGold Top Hats with Silver Inserts; AgedGold Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, Ceramic CapacitorsMaster 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 Width51.11mm / 2.01in—
FinishNickel; Murphy Lab AgedGold VOS
Fretboard inlayPearloid Trapezoid, Rounded CornersCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock InlayGibson logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreenGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverNickelGold
JointSet NeckSet Neck
ModelLPDLX76MNAGTCH1CSPFPXVOEBGH1
Neck pickupCustom Soapbar P-90Custombucker
NutNylonBone
Nut width42.27mm / 1.66in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardReissue Mini HumbuckerNone
Pickup CoversCream SoapbarNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileArtist ProfileArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Dunlop Original Design Straploks2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCreamGold
SwitchwasherCream - Text Buffed OffTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceTone Pros Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top wood2-Piece Plain MapleSolid Mahogany
Truss rodAdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverMolded DeluxeTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingNickel; Murphy Lab AgedGold
TunersGotoh Nickel, Single BandGrover Kidney
Headstock—Bound Les Paul Custom
Middle pickup—Custombucker
Mounting Rings—Cream
Weight Relief—9-Hole

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