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Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive
Electric$1,299
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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 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique 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 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, Exclusive wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,299)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique Pelham Blue, ExclusiveJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall6868
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1964 SG Standard Reissue with Maestro Vibrola, Antique 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 Custombucker / Gibson CustombuckerGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$1,299$899
BindingSingle-ply, FretboardSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishVintage GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeSGLes Paul
Body StylesSGLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerGibson BurstBucker 3
CaseBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom LogoIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsBlack Top Hat with Chrome Reflector and Nickel Dial PointerGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Black Beauty Paper in Oil 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
HeadstockGibson Open Book60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother of Pearl (Aged)Epiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long TenonGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelECSGR4PENH1EIGCJB59LZNH3
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickupGibson CustombuckerGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard5-ply Black, Wide BevelCream
Pickup CoversNickelNickel
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile60s SlimTaper50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Below Neck Heel2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipIvoryAmber
SwitchwasherBlack with Gold TextCream with Gold Text
TailpieceMaestro VibrolaEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual Action2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; Blank, Wide WhiteBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe, Double RingEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity
Jack Plate Cover—Cream
Top wood—Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer

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