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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard, Copper Iridescent vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard, Copper Iridescent
Electric$849
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard, Copper Iridescent 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 Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard, Copper Iridescent wins on
  • Lower price ($849 vs $899)
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard, Copper IridescentJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall6868
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard, Copper IridescentJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahogany1 Piece Mahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsEpiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar / Epiphone P-90 PRO SoapbarGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$849$899
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity
BindingSingle-ply, Top and FretboardSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishGlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeLockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupEpiphone P-90 PRO SoapbarGibson BurstBucker 3
CaseBrown/Pink Hardshell with Gold Bonamassa Nerdville GraphicsIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control CoversDark BrownBlack
Control KnobsCopper Iridescent Speed with Dial PointerGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors, 50s Wiring2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl (Aged), Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverCreamCream
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long TenonGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelEIJB55CPINH3EIGCJB59LZNH3
Neck FinishLight Cherry, Gloss—
Neck pickupEpiphone P-90 PRO SoapbarGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Epiphone1/4" Switchcraft
Pickguard1959 Les Paul; Cream, No BevelCream
Pickup CoversCream SoapbarNickel
Pickup Selector3-way Epiphone Toggle3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
ProfileCustom '59 Rounded C50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Upper Bout2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipIvoryAmber
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextCream with Gold Text
TailpieceLockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMapleMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rodDual Action2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Bell; BlackBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone DeluxeEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Mounting Rings—Cream

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