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Epiphone IGC 1958 Korina Explorer, Left Handed, Aged Natural vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone IGC 1958 Korina Explorer, Left Handed, Aged Natural
Electric$1,299
No ratings yet
68Overall / 100
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone IGC 1958 Korina Explorer, Left Handed, Aged Natural and Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus are closely matched overall — 68 to 68 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1958 Korina Explorer, Left Handed, Aged Natural wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,299)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1958 Korina Explorer, Left Handed, Aged NaturalJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall6868
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1958 Korina Explorer, Left Handed, Aged NaturalJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodSold KorinaMahogany
Neck woodKorina1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.72"24.75"
PickupsBurstbucker 2 / Burstbucker 3Gibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$1,299$899
Body FinishAged GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeExplorerLes Paul
Body StylesExplorerLes Paul
BridgeABR-1 StyleEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupBurstbucker 3Gibson BurstBucker 3
CaseHardshell CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control CoversBrownBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Nickel Dial PointersGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitor2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishGoldNickel
Fretboard inlayDotPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock1958 Explorer; Epiphone x Gibson Custom Logo on Back60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone Logo in Mother of PearlEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate Cover4-ply White/Black; SquareCream
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Neck TenonGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelIGCKEXWANAGH1LEIGCJB59LZNH3
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickupBurstbucker 2Gibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard4-ply White/BlackCream
Pickup CoversGoldNickel
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile1958 Explorer50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons22 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberAmber
TailpieceLockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual Action2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Black/WhiteBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe, 6 In-LineEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity
Binding—Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Switchwasher—Cream with Gold Text
Top wood—Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer

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