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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White
Electric$9,999
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77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White comes out ahead overall — 77 to 68 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $9,999)
Gibson Jimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)
  • Better sound (76 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusJimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White
Overall6877
Build6587
Playability7575
Sound6876
Value6667

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusJimi Hendrix 1967 SG Custom, Aged Polaris White
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—US
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 368 Custom Humbucker / 68 Custom Humbucker
Rating——
Price$899$9,999
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged GlossMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulSG
Body StylesLes PaulSG
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticABR-1
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 368 Custom Humbucker
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicJimi Hendrix™ SG Case (included)
Control CoversBlackWhite
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Witch Hats with Gold Inserts
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone; 500k CTS Potentiometers, Ceramic Capacitors
FinishNickelAged Gold
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidCustom Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s KalamazooGibson SG Custom, 5-ply Binding
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenOpen B & O Gibson logo, and Custom Split Diamond, both in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointGlued in, Long TenonSet Neck, Long Tenon
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3SGC67JHACWGM1
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 268 Custom Humbucker
NutGraph TechNylon
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCream3-ply White/Black/White '67 Custom Batwing
Pickup CoversNickelTrue Historic Aged Gold
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium C60s SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Brass
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberCream
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextBlack
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarLong Maestro Vibrola
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)2-ply Engraved Custom; Second Hendrix-branded Cover Included in the Case
Tuner PlatingNickelAged Gold
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysKluson Waffle Back, Metal Tulip Buttons
Middle pickup—68 Custom Humbucker
Saddle Material—Nylon

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