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Epiphone Crestwood Custom '66, Kerry Green, Exclusive vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone Crestwood Custom '66, Kerry Green, Exclusive
Electric$699
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71Overall / 100
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Crestwood Custom '66, Kerry Green, Exclusive comes out ahead overall — 71 to 68 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone Crestwood Custom '66, Kerry Green, Exclusive wins on
  • Better value (74 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($699 vs $899)
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricCrestwood Custom '66, Kerry Green, ExclusiveJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall7168
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound7168
Value7466

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecCrestwood Custom '66, Kerry Green, ExclusiveJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years
Country
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahogany1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardRosewoodLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.72"24.75"
PickupsMini Humbucker Pro / Mini Humbucker ProGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating
Price$699$899
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeCrestwood CustomLes Paul
BridgeLocktone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupMini Humbucker ProGibson BurstBucker 3
CaseGig bagIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control KnobsRadioGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 volume, 2 tone2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayOval, pearloidPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius305.0mm / 12.01in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockBatwing60s Kalamazoo
JointGlued in, set neckGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelEQCCKGNHEIGCJB59LZNH3
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickupMini Humbucker ProGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardWhiteCream
Pickup Selector3-way toggle3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
ProfileSlimTaper C50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in628.65mm / 24.75in
TailpieceTremotoneEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
TunersWilkinson, 6 on a plateEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body StylesLes Paul
Control CoversBlack
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverCream
Pickup CoversNickel
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmber
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Text
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rod2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingNickel

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