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Gibson Custom Shop Peter Frampton "Phenix" Inspired Les Paul Custom VOS in Ebony

Inspired by Peter Frampton's Legendary 1954 Les Paul Custom

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SKU: CSPFXVOEBGH1

Product Description

The "Phenix" Les Paul Custom is the iconic guitar that graced the cover of the classic "Frampton Comes Alive!" LP from 1976. Thought to have been lost in 1980 in a tragic cargo plane crash, it miraculously survived. And over thirty years later, it was returned to Peter and thus earned its "Phenix" nickname — rising from the ashes.

Now, Gibson's Custom Shop division is proud to offer a VOS rendition of this guitar as an official artist model. It has all of the classic Les Paul Custom cosmetic appointments, along with a weight-relieved Mahogany body, gold hardware, Grover tuners, Schaller Strap Locks and three open-coil Custombucker pickups.

Key Features

  • Mahogany Construction — Timeless tonewood (used for the body/neck) yields the thick and sustain-rich sound synonymous with Gibson guitars.
  • 9-Hole, Weight-Relieved Body — Gives the instrument a light, forgiving weight and boosts body resonance.
  • "Phenix" Neck Shape — Custom profile provides the same feel as Peter Frampton's original '54 Les Paul Custom.
  • Ebony Fingerboard — Dark and silky material, featuring a comfortable 12" radius and 22 frets.
  • Jumbo Frets — Offer a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
  • Custom Block Inlays — Elegant pearloid material exudes a premium look reminiscent of the iconic Gibson Les Paul Custom model, with Frampton's signature sandblasted into the 12th fret inlay.
  • Gibson Custombucker Pickups — Provide nostalgic 'PAF' humbucking tones; featuring alnico III magnets that produce a punchy mid-range character with smooth, rounded highs.
  • Tune-O-Matic Bridge — Legendary Gibson design; easily-adjustable and maximises string vibration transference through the body.
  • Grover Kidney Tuners — High-quality design allows for precise pitching and ensures years of reliable use.
  • Nitrocellulose VOS Finish — Traditional lacquer; allows the guitar to "breathe" and resonate more freely. It'll age beautifully over time too!
  • Included Hardshell Case — Perfectly protects this remarkable Custom Shop creation against dust and damage.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Shape: Les Paul
  • Body Material: Ultra Lightweight Mahogany
  • Binding: Multi-Ply
  • Weight Relief: 9-Hole
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS)

Neck

  • Material: Mahogany
  • Profile: Peter Frampton Phenix Profile
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12"
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Frets: Jumbo
  • Inlays: Custom Block, Frampton Signature Sandblasted into 12th Fret Inlay
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.687"
  • Joint: Set Neck

Hardware

  • Finish: Gold VOS
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar with Long Stud/Anchor
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Kidney
  • Truss Rod Cover: True Historic Black, Frampton Signature
  • Control Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs
  • Control Covers: Reissue Black, Custom Shop Medallion
  • Strap Buttons: 2, Bottom and Shoulder (Schaller Strap Locks)

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: Custombucker
  • Middle Pickup: Custombucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Custombucker
  • Controls: Master 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 Capacitors
  • Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
  • Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

  • Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
  • Case: Gibson Hardshell
  • Accessories: Schaller Strap Lock Strap Buttons
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