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Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony vs Jackson USA Signature Gus G. Star

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
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82Overall / 100
Jackson USA Signature Gus G. Star
Electric$5,300
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70Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 82 to 70 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 71)
  • Better sound (81 vs 71)
  • Better value (72 vs 60)
Jackson USA Signature Gus G. Star wins on
  • Lower price ($5,300 vs $6,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyUSA Signature Gus G. Star
Overall8270
Build9671
Playability7575
Sound8171
Value7260

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyUSA Signature Gus G. Star
BrandGibsonJackson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyAlder
Neck woodMahoganyQuartersawn Maple
FretboardEbonyPau Ferro
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerBlackfire Pickups Proteus Humbucker (Active) / Blackfire Pickups Proteus Humbucker (Active)
Rating——
Price$6,999$5,300
AccessoriesSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons—
BindingMulti-ply—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss
Body shapeLes PaulStar
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeTune-O-MaticTonePros® TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Gotoh® Tailpiece
Bridge pickupCustombuckerBlackfire Pickups Proteus Humbucker (Active)
CaseGibson Hardshell Case—
Control CoversReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion—
Control KnobsGold Speed KnobsNumbered Black Speed
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 VOSIvory
Fretboard inlayCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in12" (305 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 pickupCustombuckerBlackfire Pickups Proteus Humbucker (Active)
NutBoneBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in1.650" (42 mm)
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardNoneNone
Pickup CoversNoneChrome
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
ProfileArtist Profile—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25.5" (64.77 cm)
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)Dunlop® Dual-Locking
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 Head Adjust
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature—
Tuner PlatingGold—
TunersGrover KidneyJackson® Sealed Die-Cast Locking
Weight Relief9-Hole—
Body Binding—White
Commodity Code—9207901000
Construction—Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
Fret Size—Jumbo
Hardware Finish—Chrome
Neck Binding—White
Neck Finish—Satin
Neck Plate—None
Orientation—Right-Hand
Position Inlays—Mother of Pearl Big Block
Product Name—USA Signature Gus G. Star, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Ivory
Series—Artist Signature
Special Electronics—Active Electronics
String Nut—Bone
Switching—3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Truss Rod Nut—Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut
Truss Rod Wrench—Yes

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