Skip to content
GuitarBase
Head to head

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony vs Jackson USA Signature Misha Mansoor Baritone Surfcaster

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
No ratings yet
82Overall / 100
Jackson USA Signature Misha Mansoor Baritone Surfcaster
Electric$9,000
No ratings yet
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 68)
  • Better value (72 vs 60)
  • Lower price ($6,999 vs $9,000)
Jackson USA Signature Misha Mansoor Baritone Surfcaster wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyUSA Signature Misha Mansoor Baritone Surfcaster
Overall8270
Build9671
Playability7578
Sound8168
Value7260

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyUSA Signature Misha Mansoor Baritone Surfcaster
BrandGibsonJackson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyRoasted Ash
Neck woodMahoganyQuartersawn Caramelized Flame Maple
FretboardEbonyCaramelized Flame Maple
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"30"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerBare Knuckle Juggernaut / Bare Knuckle Juggernaut
Rating——
Price$6,999$9,000
AccessoriesSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons—
BindingMulti-ply—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerNitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulSurfcaster™
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeTune-O-MaticHipshot® 6 - Fixed .175
Bridge pickupCustombuckerBare Knuckle Juggernaut
CaseGibson Hardshell Case—
Control CoversReissue Black, plus Custom Shop Medallion—
Control KnobsGold Speed KnobsKnurled Dome
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, Tone
FinishGold VOSArmy Drab over White
Fretboard inlayCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in20" (508 mm)
Fret Count22—
HeadstockBound Les Paul CustomLicensed Fender® Stratocaster®
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl—
Jack Plate CoverGold—
JointSet Neck—
Middle pickupCustombucker—
ModelCSPFPXVOEBGH1—
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupCustombuckerBare Knuckle Juggernaut
NutBoneBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in1 11/16" (43 mm)
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardNone3-Ply Black
Pickup CoversNone—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
ProfileArtist Profile—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in30" (762 mm)
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)Dunlop® Straplok® Dual Design
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipGoldChrome
SwitchwasherTrue Historic Cream—
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor—
Top woodSolid Mahogany—
Truss rodStandardDual-Action with Wheel
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature—
Tuner PlatingGold—
TunersGrover KidneyGotoh® Locking
Weight Relief9-Hole—
Construction—Bolt-On
Fret Size—Jumbo Stainless Steel
Hardware Finish—Chrome
Neck Finish—Hand-Rubbed Urethane Gel
Neck profile—Speed Neck
Neck Thickness—.790" @ 3rd Fret / .850" @ 12th Fret
Neck Thickness 12th Fret—.850"
Orientation—Right-Hand
Position Inlays—Black Dot
Potentiometers—500K (Volume), 500K (Tone)
Product Name—USA Signature Misha Mansoor Surfcaster Baritone, Caramelized Flame Maple Fingerboard, Army Drab over White
Series—Artist
Side Dots—Luminlay®
String Nut—Bone
Switching—3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

More Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony comparisons