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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony
Electric$1,499
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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 Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony 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 Inspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, Ebony wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricInspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, EbonyJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall6868
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecInspired by Gibson Custom Jimi Hendrix™ "Love Drops" Flying V, Left-Handed, EbonyJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodOne Piece Mahogany1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Custombucker / Gibson CustombuckerGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$1,499$899
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeFlying VLes Paul
Body StylesFlying VLes Paul
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson CustombuckerGibson BurstBucker 3
CaseHardshell with Gold Hardware, Light Blue Interior, and Authentic Hendrix and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logos in GoldIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control KnobsBlack Witch Hat with Reflector InsertGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitor2 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
Headstock1967 Flying V with Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Etched Logo and Jimi Hendrix Signature Reproduction on Rear60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Gold on Truss Rod CoverEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long HeelGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelECJHFVEBNH3LEIGCJB59LZNH3
Neck pickupGibson CustombuckerGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard'67 Flying V 3-ply, WhiteCream
Pickup CoversNickelNickel
Pickup Selector3-way Switchcraft3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
ProfileRounded C50s Rounded Medium C
Saddle MaterialNylon—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons32 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipWhiteAmber
TailpieceMaestro Short VibrolaEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual Action2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover'67 Flying V 3-ply, White with Epiphone Logo in GoldBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Double Ring Keystone ButtonEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity
Binding—Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Control Covers—Black
Jack Plate Cover—Cream
Mounting Rings—Cream
Switchwasher—Cream with Gold Text
Top wood—Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer

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