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

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
Gibson Theodore, Cherry
Electric$8,299
No ratings yet
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 $8,299)
Gibson Theodore, Cherry wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyTheodore, Cherry
Overall8277
Build9687
Playability7575
Sound8174
Value7267

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyTheodore, Cherry
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyAlder
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCustom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P-90
Rating——
Price$6,999$8,299
AccessoriesSchaller Strap Lock Strap ButtonsPremium Leather Strap, a Print of the Original Signed Drawing, a 1957-style Catalog Page Print, and a Deluxe Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
BindingMulti-ply—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulTheodore
Body StylesLes PaulDouble Cut
BridgeTune-O-MaticWraparound
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCustom Soapbar P-90
CaseGibson Hardshell CaseHistoric Brown/Pink Hardshell
Control CoversReissue Black, plus Custom Shop MedallionBlack
Control KnobsGold Speed KnobsHistoric Black Top Hats
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, Bumblebee Capacitors, Hand-Wired
FinishGold VOSNickel
Fretboard inlayCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret InlayPearloid Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockBound Les Paul CustomScimitar
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of PearlGibson Logo in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverGold—
JointSet NeckLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Middle pickupCustombucker—
ModelCSPFPXVOEBGH1CSASTCHVONH1
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupCustombuckerCustom Soapbar P-90
NutBoneNylon
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardNone4-ply Black
Pickup CoversNoneBlack Soapbar
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileArtist ProfileC
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)2 - Aluminum
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipGoldAmber
SwitchwasherTrue Historic CreamHistoric Black
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor—
Top woodSolid Mahogany—
Truss rodStandardAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black; Frampton SignatureHistoric Stepped 2-ply
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersGrover KidneyKluson Six In-Line with Cream Buttons
Weight Relief9-Hole—

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