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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom Inlay vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom Inlay
Electric$899
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64Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The PRS DGT Semi-Hollow comes out ahead overall — 69 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.

PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better build (67 vs 61)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (69 vs 61)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom InlayDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall6469
Build6167
Playability6467
Sound6874
Value6169

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard - Custom InlayDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandEpiphonePRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years
Country
Body woodMahogany
Neck woodMahogany
FretboardRosewood
Strings66
Frets22
Scale25"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3DGT / DGT
Rating
Price$899
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3DGT
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hats with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory CapacitorsTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Headstock60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverCream
ModelEIGCJB59CLZNH3
Mounting RingsCream
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2DGT
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCream
Pickup CoversNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmber
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Text
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Truss rod2-way AdjustablePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)"DGT"
Tuner PlatingNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
ConstructionSet
Fretboard inlayMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius10"
Fret WirePRS Jumbo Fret Wire
HardwareNickel
Headstock LogoSignature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret27/32"
Neck profileDGT
Neck Width At The Body2 7/32"
NutPRS
Nut width1 21/32"
Options10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
Scale length25"
Top woodMaple
TuningStandard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown.110"

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