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Epiphone IGC 1963 Firebird V, Vintage Sunburst, Exclusive vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone IGC 1963 Firebird V, Vintage Sunburst, Exclusive
Electric$1,699
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69Overall / 100
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone IGC 1963 Firebird V, Vintage Sunburst, Exclusive and Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus are closely matched overall — 69 to 68 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1963 Firebird V, Vintage Sunburst, Exclusive wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,699)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1963 Firebird V, Vintage Sunburst, ExclusiveJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall6968
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound7168
Value6766

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1963 Firebird V, Vintage Sunburst, ExclusiveJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body wood9-ply Mahogany/Walnut Neck-ThroughMahogany
Neck wood9-ply Mahogany/Walnut1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardIndian LaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnet / Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$1,699$899
BindingSingle-ply Cream, FretboardSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeFirebirdLes Paul
Body StylesFirebirdLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone ABREpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetGibson BurstBucker 3
CaseHardshellIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control CoversBlack with Inspired by Gibson Custom Hotstamped LogoBlack
Control KnobsGold with Silver Reflectors (Frost Blue) or Black with Silver Reflectors (Ember Red)Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl TrapezoidPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockFirebird60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone Logo in Gold (on Truss Rod Cover)Epiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
JointNeck-Through-Body ConstructionGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelEIGC63FB5VSNM3EIGCJB59LZNH3
Mounting RingsNickelCream
Neck pickupGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard3-ply White; Firebird Logo Hotstamp in RedCream
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile1963 Firebird50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideSolid Mahogany Wings—
Strap Buttons3 - Bottom, Shoulder, and Neck Heel - Historic Firebird Strap Button Placement Locations2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipIvoryAmber
TailpieceMaestro VibrolaEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual Action2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod CoverBlack with Epiphone Logo in GoldBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersKluson Banjo-style PlanetaryEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity
Jack Plate Cover—Cream
Pickup Covers—Nickel
Switchwasher—Cream with Gold Text
Top wood—Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer

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