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Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, Pelham Blue, Exclusive vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone IGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, Pelham Blue, Exclusive
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 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, Pelham Blue, Exclusive 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 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, Pelham Blue, Exclusive 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 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, Pelham Blue, ExclusiveJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall6868
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1960 Les Paul Special Double Cut Reissue, Pelham Blue, ExclusiveJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardRosewoodLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Custom USA P-90 Soapbar / Gibson Custom USA P-90 SoapbarGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$999$899
BindingSingle-ply Cream, FretboardSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishVintage GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes Paul Double CutLes Paul
Body StylesDouble CutLes Paul
BridgeHistorical Wraparound with Intonation Adjustment ScrewsEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson Custom USA P-90 SoapbarGibson BurstBucker 3
CaseHardshell with Brown Exterior, Pink Interior, and Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control CoversBlack with Gold Inspired by Gibson Custom LogoBlack
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Nickel Dial PointerGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Bumblebee Paper-in-Oil Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl DotPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockGibson Open Book; Historical Headstock Wing Blocks60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Aged Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Special Gold SilkscreenEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate Cover3-ply BlackCream
JointGlued In, Set NeckGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelECLSR0PENH1EIGCJB59LZNH3
Neck pickupGibson Custom USA P-90 SoapbarGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardHistoric-style Les Paul Special Black 5-ply; Wide BevelCream
Pickup CoversBlack SoapbarNickel
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile60s SlimTaper™50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Back of Body2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberAmber
SwitchwasherBlack with White TextCream with Gold Text
Truss rodDual Action2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black Bell; Blank, Wide WhiteBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe Three on a Plate; White ButtonEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity
Mounting Rings—Cream
Tailpiece—Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top wood—Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer

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