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Epiphone 150th Anniversary Zephyr DeLuxe Regent, Aged Antique Natural vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone 150th Anniversary Zephyr DeLuxe Regent, Aged Antique Natural
Electric$1,299
No ratings yet
68Overall / 100
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone 150th Anniversary Zephyr DeLuxe Regent, Aged Antique Natural 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 150th Anniversary Zephyr DeLuxe Regent, Aged Antique Natural 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
Metric150th Anniversary Zephyr DeLuxe Regent, Aged Antique NaturalJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall6868
Build6565
Playability7275
Sound7168
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec150th Anniversary Zephyr DeLuxe Regent, Aged Antique NaturalJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodLayered MapleMahogany
Neck wood5-piece Mahogany/Maple1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardEbonyLaurel
Strings66
Frets2022
Scale25.51"24.75"
PickupsEpiphone NY Mini Humbucker / Epiphone NY Mini HumbuckerGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$1,299$899
BackLayered Maple; Pressed Back—
Binding3-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply FretboardSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeZephyrLes Paul
Body StylesArchtopLes Paul
BridgeFloating; EbonyEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupEpiphone NY Mini HumbuckerGibson BurstBucker 3
Case150th Anniversary Historic Hardshell CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
CenterblockNone—
Control KnobsCarousel Knobs; IvoryGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishGoldNickel
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Historic Epiphone CloudPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2022
HeadstockMasterbilt Century60s Kalamazoo
Headstock Inlay1950s Epiphone Logo and Tree of Life in Mother of PearlEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
JointGlued In, Set NeckGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelEODRCBLBNH3EIGCJB59LZNH3
Neck pickupEpiphone NY Mini HumbuckerGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardTortoise Shell with 3-ply BindingCream
Pickup SelectorSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
ProfileMedium C50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length648.0mm / 25.51in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideLayered Maple—
Strap Buttons2 - Upper Bout and Bottom2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.012-.016-.024-.032-.042-.052.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipIvoryAmber
SwitchwasherRubber GrommetCream with Gold Text
TailpieceVintage TrapezeEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodLayered Maple, Pressed TopMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodDual Action2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod CoverHistoric Epiphone Bullet; IvoryBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersEpiphone Historic Machine HeadsEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity
Control Covers—Black
Jack Plate Cover—Cream
Mounting Rings—Cream
Pickup Covers—Nickel

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