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Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom, Antique Silverburst vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom, Antique Silverburst
Electric$1,499
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 Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom, Antique Silverburst 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 Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom, Antique Silverburst 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
MetricAdam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom, Antique SilverburstJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall6868
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecAdam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom, Antique SilverburstJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood3-piece Maple1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardEbonyLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Reverse Mounted / Seymour Duncan DistortionGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$1,499$899
Accessories2" Convex Mirror (Included in the Case)Certificate of Authenticity
Binding7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply FretboardSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupSeymour Duncan DistortionGibson BurstBucker 3
CaseProtector Series Hardshell CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsBlack Speed with Nickel Dial PointersGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl BlockPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
HeadstockGibson Open Book Profile60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of PearlEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverNickel Plated MetalCream
JointGlued In, Set Neck, Long Neck TenonGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelEIGCAJLPC79NH1EIGCJB59LZNH3
Mounting RingsBlackCream
Neck pickupCustombucker Reverse MountedGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4"1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversNickel (Neck Pickup Only)Nickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
ProfileAdam Jones Custom Profile50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder (PosiLock Buttons)2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipChromeAmber
SwitchwasherBlack; Rhythm/Treble in Silver Hot StampCream with Gold Text
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMapleMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodDual Action2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Bell, Les Paul CustomBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Pickguard—Cream
Tuner Plating—Nickel
Tuners—Epiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys

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