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Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Aged Dark Cherry Burst vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Aged Dark Cherry Burst
Electric$999
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone IGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Aged Dark Cherry Burst 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 1959 Les Paul Standard, Aged Dark Cherry Burst wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Aged Dark Cherry BurstJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall6868
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1959 Les Paul Standard, Aged Dark Cherry BurstJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years
Country
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahogany1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.76"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson Burstbucker 3Gibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating
Price$999$899
AccessoriesIncluded vintage-style hard case, Epiphone Limited Edition metal medallion toggle switch back plateCertificate of Authenticity
BindingCreamSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone™ ABR-1Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson Burstbucker 3Gibson BurstBucker 3
CaseHardshell Case includedIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control CoversBlack; PVCBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with dial pointersGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS® pots, Mallory capacitors, 50s era wiring2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayTrapezoidPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayMother of Pearl Epiphone Inspired by Gibson LogoEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelENL59ADCNH1EIGCJB59LZNH3
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Gibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph Tech® NuBone®Graph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft®1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCreamCream
Pickup CoversNickelNickel
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft® toggle3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile50s Vintage50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length629.0mm / 24.76in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - bottom and shoulder2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone™ Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Figured Maple VeneerMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodAdjustable2-Way Adjustable
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Vintage Tulip KeysEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Jack Plate CoverCream
Mounting RingsCream
Switch TipAmber
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Text
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingNickel

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