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Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony vs Gibson RD Custom, Ebony

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
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82Overall / 100
Gibson RD Custom, Ebony
Electric$5,799
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 82 to 74 on our estimated score.

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

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 64)
Gibson RD Custom, Ebony wins on
  • Lower price ($5,799 vs $6,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyRD Custom, Ebony
Overall8274
Build9687
Playability7572
Sound8168
Value7264

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyRD Custom, Ebony
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganySolid Mahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsCustombucker / Custombucker490R / 498T
Rating——
Price$6,999$5,799
AccessoriesSchaller Strap Lock Strap ButtonsCertificate of Authenticity Booklet
BindingMulti-plyMulti-ply Top and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulRD
Body StylesLes PaulRD
BridgeTune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker498T
CaseGibson Hardshell CaseCustom Shop Hardshell
Control CoversReissue Black, plus Custom Shop MedallionBlack
Control KnobsGold Speed KnobsBlack Speed
ControlsMaster 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 Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-Wired Harness with 500K CTS Potentiometers
FinishGold VOSGold
Fretboard inlayCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret InlayMother of Pearl Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.4mm / 11.98in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockBound Les Paul Custom—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of PearlGibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverGoldGold-plated Brass
JointSet NeckLong Tenon
Middle pickupCustombucker—
ModelCSPFPXVOEBGH1CSRDCEBGH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack M69
Neck pickupCustombucker490R
NutBoneCorian
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardNoneBlack Multi-ply
Pickup CoversNoneGold-plated
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-way Switchcraft Toggle
ProfileArtist ProfileMedium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)2 - Brass
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipGoldCream
SwitchwasherTrue Historic CreamBlack
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/AnchorAluminum Stop Bar
Top woodSolid Mahogany—
Truss rodStandard2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature2-ply
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
Weight Relief9-HoleNone
End Of Board Width—56.89mm / 2.24in

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