Head to head
Epiphone IGC 1963 Firebird I Reissue, Cardinal Red vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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The verdict
The Epiphone IGC 1963 Firebird I Reissue, Cardinal Red and Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus are closely matched overall — 67 to 68 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone IGC 1963 Firebird I Reissue, Cardinal Red wins on
No standout advantage.
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on
- Better sound (68 vs 63)
- Lower price ($899 vs $1,299)
Scorecard
| Metric | IGC 1963 Firebird I Reissue, Cardinal Red | Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 68 |
| Build | 65 | 65 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 63 | 68 |
| Value | 65 | 66 |
Full specifications
| Spec | IGC 1963 Firebird I Reissue, Cardinal Red | Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany (Wings) | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 9-ply Mahogany/Walnut | 1 Piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnets | Gibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,299 | $899 |
| Body Finish | Vintage Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Firebird | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Firebird | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Wraparound Lightning Bar | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnets | Gibson BurstBucker 3 |
| Case | Inspired by Gibson Custom Hardshell | Includes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic |
| Control Covers | Black with Silver Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo Hotstamp | Black |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hat with Reflector | Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointers |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone, Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and a Mallory Capacitor | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors |
| Finish | Nickel | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Dot | Pearloid Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Modern Epiphone Logo in Gold (on Truss Rod Cover) | Epiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen |
| Joint | Neck-Through-Body Construction | Glued in, Long Tenon |
| Model | ECFIR3CRNH1 | EIGCJB59LZNH3 |
| Mounting Rings | Nickel | Cream |
| Nut | Graph Tech | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | 3-ply White; Firebird Logo Hotstamp in Red | Cream |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel | Nickel |
| Profile | 1963 Firebird | 50s Rounded Medium C |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | 3 - Bottom, Shoulder, and Neck Heel - Historic Firebird Strap Button Placement Locations | 2 - Bottom and Shoulder |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | 2-Way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Single Ply Black with Epiphone Logo in Gold | Bell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White) |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Nickel |
| Tuners | Kluson Banjo-style Planetary | Epiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys |
| Accessories | — | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | — | Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard |
| Headstock | — | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Jack Plate Cover | — | Cream |
| Neck pickup | — | Gibson Burstbucker 2 |
| Pickup Selector | — | 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle |
| Switch Tip | — | Amber |
| Switchwasher | — | Cream with Gold Text |
| Tailpiece | — | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top wood | — | Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer |