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Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony
Electric$6,999
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82Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric—
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, Ebony comes out ahead overall — 82 to 69 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 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
  • Better sound (81 vs 74)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall8269
Build9667
Playability7567
Sound8174
Value7269

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecPeter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS, EbonyDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
CountryUS—
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
PickupsCustombucker / CustombuckerDGT / DGT
Rating——
Price$6,999—
AccessoriesSchaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons—
BindingMulti-ply—
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeTune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupCustombuckerDGT
CaseGibson Hardshell CaseHardshell 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 CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishGold VOSHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayCustom Block; Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret InlayMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
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 pickupCustombuckerDGT
NutBonePRS
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardNone—
Pickup CoversNone—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft—
ProfileArtist Profile—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
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 MahoganyMaple
Truss rodStandardPRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverTrue Historic Black; Frampton Signature"DGT"
Tuner PlatingGold—
TunersGrover KidneyPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Weight Relief9-Hole—
Construction—Set
Fret Wire—PRS Jumbo Fret Wire
Hardware—Nickel
Headstock Logo—Signature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown—.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret—61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret—27/32"
Neck profile—DGT
Neck Width At The Body—2 7/32"
Options—10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Tuning—Standard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown—.110"

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