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Epiphone IGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris White vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone IGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris White
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 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris White 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 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris White 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 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris WhiteJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall6968
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound7168
Value6766

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1963 IGC Firebird V Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Polaris WhiteJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahogany (Wings)Mahogany
Neck wood9-ply Mahogany/Walnut1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardRosewoodLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 Magnets / Gibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$1,699$899
BindingSingle-ply Cream, FretboardSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishVintage GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeFirebirdLes Paul
Body StylesFirebirdLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone ABR-1Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetsGibson BurstBucker 3
Control CoversBlack with Silver Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo HotstampBlack
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with ReflectorGold 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
JointNeck-Through-Body ConstructionGlued in, Long Tenon
Mounting RingsNickelCream
Neck pickupGibson USA Firebird Mini Humbucker with Alnico 5 MagnetsGibson 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 CoversNickelNickel
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft Toggle3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile1963 Firebird50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons3 - Bottom, Shoulder, and Neck Heel - Historic Firebird Strap Button Placement Locations2 - Bottom and Shoulder
Switch TipIvoryAmber
TailpieceMaestro VibrolaEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual Action2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod CoverSingle Ply Black with Epiphone Logo in GoldBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersKluson Banjo-style PlanetaryEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity
Case—Includes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Headstock—60s Kalamazoo
Headstock Inlay—Epiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate Cover—Cream
Model—EIGCJB59LZNH3
String gauges—.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switchwasher—Cream with Gold Text
Top wood—Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer

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