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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst
Electric$1,499
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68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst 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 "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus wins on
  • Lower price ($899 vs $1,499)
Epiphone Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusKirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst
Overall6868
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusKirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Greeny Burst
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 Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity Reverse Mounted / Gibson USA Greenybucker
Rating——
Price$899$1,499
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Gibson USA Greenybucker
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicVintage-style Hardshell with Tan Exterior, Pink Interior, and Custom Artwork
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone, 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiomenters, Mallory Capacitors
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidMother of Pearl Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s KalamazooGibson Open Book Profile
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenModern Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCreamCream
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck, Long Tenon
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EIGCKH59LPSGNYNH1
Mounting RingsCreamCream
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Gibson USA Greenybucker with Reversed Magnetic Polarity Reverse Mounted
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftSwitchcraft 1/4"
PickguardCreamNone
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft ToggleSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium CCustom Greeny Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberIvory
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextCream
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarLockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple VeneerMaple with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)2-ply, Black
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysGrover Rotomatic with Spade Button

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