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Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian Graphic vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian Graphic
Electric$699
No ratings yet
74Overall / 100
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
No ratings yet
68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian Graphic comes out ahead overall — 74 to 68 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Fatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian Graphic wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 65)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (77 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($699 vs $899)
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricFatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian GraphicJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall7468
Build7165
Playability7575
Sound7468
Value7766

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecFatoumata Diawara SG, Ember Red with Malian GraphicJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahogany1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardRosewoodLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsAlnico Classic PRO / Alnico Classic PROGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$699$899
BindingSingle-ply, FretboardSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupAlnico Classic PROGibson BurstBucker 3
CaseHardshellIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control CoversEmber RedBlack
Control KnobsEmber Red SpeedGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume with Push/Pull Coil Split, 2 Tone; One Standard, One with Push/Pull Phase Switch2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishGoldNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother-of-PearlEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
JointGlued In, Set NeckGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelEIFDSGMGH1EIGCJB59LZNH3
Mounting RingsEmber RedCream
Neck pickupAlnico Classic PROGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Recessed Barrel1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardEmber Red Tenon CoverCream
Pickup CoversGoldNickel
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
ProfileCustom C50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Back of Neck Heel2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipEmber RedAmber
TailpieceLockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual Action2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell, Fatou Signature Reproduction in GoldBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersEpiphone LockingEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity
Jack Plate Cover—Cream
Switchwasher—Cream with Gold Text
Top wood—Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer

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