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Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony vs Jackson USA Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
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82Overall / 100
Jackson USA Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR
Electric$4,700
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64Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 82 to 64 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 65)
  • Better sound (81 vs 63)
  • Better value (72 vs 55)
Jackson USA Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR wins on
  • Lower price ($4,700 vs $6,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyUSA Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR
Overall8264
Build9665
Playability7572
Sound8163
Value7255

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyUSA Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR
BrandGibsonJackson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyQuartersawn Maple
FretboardEbonyEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerCharvel® Custom MF Humbucking
Rating——
Price$6,999$4,700
AccessoriesSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons—
BindingMulti-ply—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerSatin
Body shapeLes PaulRhoads
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeTune-O-MaticJackson® TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body
Bridge pickupCustombuckerCharvel® Custom MF Humbucking
CaseGibson Hardshell Case—
Control CoversReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion—
Control KnobsGold Speed KnobsDome-Style
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 CapacitorsVolume
FinishGold VOSSatin Black with Matte Grey Bevels
Fretboard inlayCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Fret Count22—
HeadstockBound Les Paul CustomJackson® Pointed 6-In-Line
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverGold—
JointSet Neck—
Middle pickupCustombucker—
ModelCSPFPXVOEBGH1—
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupCustombucker—
NutBoneGraphite
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardNoneNone
Pickup CoversNone—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
ProfileArtist Profile—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25.5" (64.77 cm)
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)Standard
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipGoldBlack
SwitchwasherTrue Historic Cream—
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor—
Top woodSolid Mahogany—
Truss rodStandardDual-Action
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature—
Tuner PlatingGold—
TunersGrover KidneyJackson® Sealed Die-Cast
Weight Relief9-Hole—
Commodity Code—9207901000
Construction—Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
Fret Size—Jumbo
Hardware Finish—Black
Neck Binding—None
Neck Finish—Satin / Painted
Neck Plate—None
Orientation—Right-Hand
Position Inlays—Gojira "G" Pearl
Product Name—USA Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR, Ebony Fingerboard, Satin Black
Series—Artist Signature
String Nut—Graphite
Switching—None
Truss Rod Nut—Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut
Truss Rod Wrench—Yes

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