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Epiphone Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth, Black Aged Gloss vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth, Black Aged Gloss
Electric$499
No ratings yet
70Overall / 100
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth, Black Aged Gloss 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 Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth, Black Aged Gloss wins on
  • Better value (73 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($499 vs $899)
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricEmily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth, Black Aged GlossJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall7068
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value7366

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecEmily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth, Black Aged GlossJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodLayered MapleMahogany
Neck woodMahogany1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.72"24.75"
PickupsEpiphone Alnico Classic PRO / Epiphone Alnico Classic PROGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$499$899
Binding5-ply Top, 3-ply BackSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeSheratonLes Paul
Body StylesESLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupEpiphone Alnico Classic PROGibson BurstBucker 3
CaseEpiLite™ Case (940-E519HG)Includes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
CenterblockMaple—
Control KnobsBlack Top Hats with Gold Metal InsertsGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone, CTS Potentiometers2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishGold (Lightly Aged)Nickel
Fretboard inlayBlock Mother of Pearl with Lightning Bolt in AbalonePearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Historic Logo and Tree of Life in Mother of Pearl, Wolfe Logo and Black Gloss Emily Wolfe Stealth Signature on Headstock RearEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
JointGlued in, Set NeckGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelETSEWBAGGH3EIGCJB59LZNH3
Mounting RingsBlack; PVCCream
Neck pickupEpiphone Alnico Classic PROGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph Tech®Graph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Gold1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversGold (Lightly Aged)Nickel
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile60s SlimTaper C50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.0mm / 24.72in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Neck Heel2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipBlackAmber
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rodDual Action2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply BellBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingGold (Lightly Aged)Nickel
TunersGrover RotomaticEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity
Control Covers—Black
Jack Plate Cover—Cream
Pickguard—Cream
Switchwasher—Cream with Gold Text
Top wood—Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer

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