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Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony vs Harley Benton ST-70 RW

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
Harley Benton ST-70 RW
Harley Benton
ST-70 RW
Electric$195
No ratings yet
65Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 82 to 65 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 58)
  • Better sound (81 vs 60)
Harley Benton ST-70 RW wins on
  • Lower price ($195 vs $6,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyST-70 RW
Overall8265
Build9658
Playability7572
Sound8160
Value7275

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyST-70 RW
BrandGibsonHarley Benton
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body woodMahoganyBasswood
Neck woodMahoganyMaple
FretboardEbonyAmaranth
Strings66
Frets22
Scale24.75"25.51"
PickupsCustombucker / Custombucker3 Roswell STA Alnico-5 Vintage ST-Style Single Coils
Rating
Price$6,999$195
AccessoriesSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
BindingMulti-ply
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupCustombucker
CaseGibson Hardshell Case
Control CoversReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion
Control 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 Capacitors
FinishGold VOSNatural High Gloss
Fretboard inlayCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305 mm
Fret Count22
HeadstockBound Les Paul Custom
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverGold
JointSet Neck
Middle pickupCustombucker
ModelCSPFPXVOEBGH1
Mounting RingsCream
Neck pickupCustombucker
NutBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in42 mm
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardNone
Pickup CoversNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in648 mm
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipGold
SwitchwasherTrue Historic Cream
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
Top woodSolid MahoganyImitation rosewood veneer
Truss rodStandard
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature
Tuner PlatingGold
TunersGrover Kidney
Weight Relief9-Hole
Ex Factory StringingD'Addario .010 - .046 (Article no. #104555#)
Neck profileC

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