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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom Inlay vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom Inlay
Electric$899
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64Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Electric$1,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst comes out ahead overall — 74 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
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,199)
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 61)
  • Better playability (78 vs 64)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (71 vs 61)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom InlayLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
Overall6474
Build6171
Playability6478
Sound6874
Value6171

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom InlayLes Paul Prophecy, Aged Bengal Tiger Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body wood—Mahogany
Neck wood—Mahogany
Fretboard—Ebony
Strings66
Frets—24
Scale—24.72"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$899$1,199
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsGold Top Hats with Dial PointersKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishNickelBrushed Nickel
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCreamBrushed Nickel
ModelEIGCJB59CLZNH3EILPYABTBN1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack; PVC
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
PickguardCreamNone
Pickup CoversNickelBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and ShoulderPosiLok Strap Buttons
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberBlack Cap
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextNone
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rod2-way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelBrushed Nickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysGrover Locking Rotomatic
Body Finish—Aged Gloss
Body shape—Les Paul
Body Styles—Les Paul
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Fretboard inlay—Block and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius—305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count—24
Joint—Glued-In, Set Neck
Nut—Graph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width—43.0mm / 1.69in
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Profile—Asymmetrical SlimTaper
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel
Scale length—628.0mm / 24.72in
Top wood—Carved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer

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