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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic
Electric$1,299
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic are closely matched overall — 68 to 69 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, Lazarus wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,299)
Epiphone Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusKirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic
Overall6869
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6871
Value6667

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusKirk Hammett 1979 Flying V, Purple Metallic
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyOne-piece Mahogany
FretboardLaurelIndian Laurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker / Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type
Rating——
Price$899$1,299
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged GlossGloss
Body shapeLes PaulFlying V
Body StylesLes PaulFlying V
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticCustom Bridge
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicBlack Hardshell with Red Plush Interior
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Speed
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, Master Tone, CTS Potentiometers, Orange Drop Capacitor
FinishNickelNickel (Except for Strap Buttons)
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidMother of Pearl Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s KalamazooFlying V
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenEpiphone Logo in Gold Hotstamp (Truss Rod Cover)
Jack Plate CoverCreamBlack Toggle Washer (No Text)
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EIGCKH79FVPRMNH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Gibson USA Calibrated T-Type Humbucker
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftSwitchcraft 1/4"
PickguardCreamWhite 70s Flying V, 3-ply
Pickup CoversNickelNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft ToggleSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium CRounded C with Volute
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Neck Heel and End of Upper Wing (Black)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberIvory
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Text—
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarLockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)White 70s Flying V, 3-ply, with Epiphone Logo in Gold Hotstamp
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysGrover Rotomatic with Spade Button

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