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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 Code9207901000
ConstructionNeck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
Fret SizeJumbo
Hardware FinishBlack
Neck BindingNone
Neck FinishSatin / Painted
Neck PlateNone
OrientationRight-Hand
Position InlaysGojira "G" Pearl
Product NameUSA Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR, Ebony Fingerboard, Satin Black
SeriesArtist Signature
String NutGraphite
SwitchingNone
Truss Rod NutTruss Rod Adjustment at Nut
Truss Rod WrenchYes

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