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

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
Gibson SG Custom with Figured Maple Heartwood Top, Gloss, Light Charcoal
Electric$6,499
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)
Gibson SG Custom with Figured Maple Heartwood Top, Gloss, Light Charcoal wins on
  • Lower price ($6,499 vs $6,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonySG Custom with Figured Maple Heartwood Top, Gloss, Light Charcoal
Overall8275
Build9687
Playability7575
Sound8168
Value7265

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonySG Custom with Figured Maple Heartwood Top, Gloss, Light Charcoal
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganySolid Mahogany
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / Custombucker490R / 498T
Rating——
Price$6,999$6,499
AccessoriesSchaller Strap Lock Strap ButtonsCertificate of Authenticity Booklet
BindingMulti-ply—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeLes PaulSG
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeTune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker498T
CaseGibson Hardshell CaseCustom Shop Hardshell
Control CoversReissue Black, plus Custom Shop MedallionBlack
Control KnobsGold Speed KnobsBlack Top Hats w/ Gold Inserts
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 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots
FinishGold VOSGold
Fretboard inlayCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret InlayMother of Pearl 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 Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverGold—
JointSet NeckLong Tenon
Middle pickupCustombucker—
ModelCSPFPXVOEBGH1SGCPSL22875
Mounting RingsCreamBlack M69
Neck pickupCustombucker490R
NutBoneCorian
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftSwitchcraft
PickguardNoneBlack Multi-Ply
Pickup CoversNoneGold-Plated
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileArtist Profile60s SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)Brass
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 Heartwood
Truss rodStandard2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature2-Ply Black/White
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover KidneyGrover Kidney
Weight Relief9-Hole—
End Of Board Width—56.89mm / 2.24in
Neck Finish—Shiny

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