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Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony vs Gibson SG Custom Figured 2-Pickup, Exclusive, Blue Widow

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
Gibson SG Custom Figured 2-Pickup, Exclusive, Blue Widow
Electric$7,499
No ratings yet
75Overall / 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 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 $7,499)
Gibson SG Custom Figured 2-Pickup, Exclusive, Blue Widow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonySG Custom Figured 2-Pickup, Exclusive, Blue Widow
Overall8275
Build9687
Playability7575
Sound8168
Value7265

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonySG Custom Figured 2-Pickup, Exclusive, Blue Widow
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / Custombucker490R / 498T
Rating——
Price$6,999$7,499
AccessoriesSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons—
BindingMulti-plyMulti-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulSG
Body StylesLes PaulSG
BridgeTune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker498T
CaseGibson Hardshell CaseCusstom Shop Hardshell
Control CoversReissue Black, plus Custom Shop MedallionBlack
Control KnobsGold Speed KnobsBlack Top Hat with Silver Insert
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 with 500k CTS Potentiometers and Ceramic Capacitors
FinishGold VOSGold
Fretboard inlayCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret InlayAbalone Block
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 and Custom Split Diamond in Abalone
Jack Plate CoverGold—
JointSet NeckHide Glue Fit
Middle pickupCustombucker—
ModelCSPFPXVOEBGH1CUS18935
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupCustombucker490R
NutBoneCorian
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardNoneBlack 5-ply
Pickup CoversNoneGold-plated
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-way Switchcraft
ProfileArtist ProfileSlimTaper
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 TipGoldBlack
SwitchwasherTrue Historic CreamBlack
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/AnchorStop Bar
Top woodSolid MahoganyFigured Maple
Truss rodStandardStandard
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black; Frampton SignatureBlack 2-ply
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
Weight Relief9-Hole—

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