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Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony vs Gibson Sergio Vallin 1955 Les Paul Goldtop, Gold

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
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82Overall / 100
Gibson Sergio Vallin 1955 Les Paul Goldtop, Gold
Electric$7,999
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77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 82 to 77 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 74)
  • Better value (72 vs 67)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $7,999)
Gibson Sergio Vallin 1955 Les Paul Goldtop, Gold wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonySergio Vallin 1955 Les Paul Goldtop, Gold
Overall8277
Build9687
Playability7575
Sound8174
Value7267

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonySergio Vallin 1955 Les Paul Goldtop, Gold
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustom Soapbar P-90 / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$6,999$7,999
AccessoriesSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons—
BindingMulti-plySingle-ply Top and Fretboard
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-MaticPivoting ABR-1
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustombucker
CaseGibson Hardshell CaseCustom Shop Hardshell
Control CoversReissue Black, plus Custom Shop MedallionReissue Brown, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control KnobsGold Speed KnobsGold Speed Knobs
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, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors
FinishGold VOSAged Nickel
Fretboard inlayCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret InlayAged Celluloid Trapezoids
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockBound Les Paul Custom—
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of PearlGibson logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverGoldTrue Historic
JointSet NeckHide Glue Fit
Middle pickupCustombucker—
ModelCSPFPXVOEBGH1LPR54SVGTMLNH1
Mounting RingsCreamTrue Historic Cream (Bridge Pickup)
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustom Soapbar P-90
NutBoneNylon
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardNoneTrue Historic Cream
Pickup CoversNoneHistoric Cream Soapbar Cover (Neck), True Historic Nickel Bridge
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileArtist Profile50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)2
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipGoldTrue Historic Amber
SwitchwasherTrue Historic CreamTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/AnchorBigsby B7
Top woodSolid Mahogany2-Piece Plain Maple
Truss rodStandardAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black; Frampton SignatureTrue Historic
Tuner PlatingGoldAged Nickel
TunersGrover KidneyKluson Single Ring
Weight Relief9-Hole—

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