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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom Inlay vs Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom Inlay
Electric$899
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64Overall / 100
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus comes out ahead overall — 68 to 64 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 - Custom Inlay wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 64)
  • Better value (66 vs 61)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom InlayJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Overall6468
Build6165
Playability6475
Sound6868
Value6166

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom InlayJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body wood—Mahogany
Neck wood—1 Piece Mahogany
Fretboard—Laurel
Strings66
Frets—22
Scale—24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Gibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3
Rating——
Price$899$899
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Gibson BurstBucker 3
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hats with Dial PointersGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishNickelNickel
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverCreamCream
ModelEIGCJB59CLZNH3EIGCJB59LZNH3
Mounting RingsCreamCream
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Gibson Burstbucker 2
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCreamCream
Pickup CoversNickelNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberAmber
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextCream with Gold Text
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rod2-way Adjustable2-Way Adjustable
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)Bell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys
Binding—Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body Finish—Aged Gloss
Body shape—Les Paul
Body Styles—Les Paul
Fretboard inlay—Pearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count—22
Joint—Glued in, Long Tenon
Nut—Graph Tech
Nut width—43.0mm / 1.69in
Profile—50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length—628.65mm / 24.75in
Top wood—Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer

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