Head to head
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom, Dark Wine Red vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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The verdict
The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom, Dark Wine Red and Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus are closely matched overall — 70 to 68 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom, Dark Wine Red wins on
- Better sound (73 vs 68)
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on
- Lower price ($899 vs $1,399)
Scorecard
| Metric | Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom, Dark Wine Red | Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 68 |
| Build | 65 | 65 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 73 | 68 |
| Value | 68 | 66 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom, Dark Wine Red | Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | One Piece Mahogany | 1 Piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | ProBucker 2 / ProBucker 3 | Gibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,399 | $899 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | 5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard | Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | SG | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | SG | Les Paul |
| Bridge | LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | ProBucker 3 | Gibson BurstBucker 3 |
| Case | Custom Hardshell; Black with Goldenrod Plush Interior, Epiphone and Bonamassa Exterior Graphics | Includes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic |
| Control Covers | Black | Black |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hat with Gold Reflector and Nickel Dial Pointer | Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointers |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors |
| Finish | Gold | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Block | Pearloid Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl | Epiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Smooth Countour | Glued in, Long Tenon |
| Middle pickup | ProBucker 2 | — |
| Model | EIGJB63SGCWRGH3 | EIGCJB59LZNH3 |
| Mounting Rings | Black | Cream |
| Neck pickup | ProBucker 2 | Gibson Burstbucker 2 |
| Nut | Graph Tech | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft 1/4" | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | White; 3-ply | Cream |
| Pickup Covers | Gold | Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | Switchcraft 3-way Toggle (Bridge, Bridge + Middle, Neck) | 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle |
| Profile | SlimTaper C | 50s Rounded Medium C |
| Saddle Material | Nylon | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Below Heel | 2 - Bottom and Shoulder |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | White | Amber |
| Switchwasher | Black with Gold Text | Cream with Gold Text |
| Tailpiece | Maestro Vibrola | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | 2-Way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black Bell, 2-ply | Bell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White) |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Nickel |
| Tuners | Kluson Waffleback | Epiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys |
| Jack Plate Cover | — | Cream |
| Top wood | — | Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer |