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

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Custom, Ebony
Electric$799
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70Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Epiphone Les Paul Custom, Ebony are closely matched overall — 68 to 70 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

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Les Paul Custom, Ebony wins on
  • Better value (73 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($799 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Custom, Ebony
Overall6870
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6673

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Custom, Ebony
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone Probucker Custom / Epiphone Probucker Custom
Rating——
Price$899$799
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossGloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticLockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone Probucker Custom
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Speed
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers
FinishNickelGold
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidPearloid Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenEpiphone Logo and Large Custom Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCreamGold-plated Metal
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EIGLPCEBGH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Epiphone Probucker Custom
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4"
PickguardCream5-ply Black
Pickup CoversNickelGold-plated
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium CModern Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Bottom and Upper Bout
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberIvory
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextBlack with Gold Hot Stamp
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarLockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple VeneerFigured Maple Veneer (Heritage Cherry Sunburst Only)
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)2-ply Black Bell; Les Paul Custom
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysGrover Rotomatic with 18:1 Gear Ratio

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