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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Les Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive
Electric$799
No ratings yet
73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive comes out ahead overall — 73 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

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (76 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($799 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive
Overall6873
Build6567
Playability7575
Sound6874
Value6676

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Custom Modern Figured, Translucent Ebony Burst, Exclusive
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3T-Type PRO Neck / T-Type PRO Bridge
Rating——
Price$899$799
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged GlossGloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticLocktone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3T-Type PRO Bridge
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicGig bag
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersKnurled
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 volume, 2 tone with coil splitting and phase
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidBlock
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s Kalamazoo—
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen—
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued-in, set neck with contoured heel
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EILPMFTENH
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2T-Type PRO Neck
NutGraph Tech—
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4"
PickguardCream—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium CSlimTaper 60s C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipAmber—
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Text—
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarLockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple VeneerMaple with flame maple veneer
Truss rod2-Way Adjustable—
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysGrover Rotomatic, locking
Plastic Parts—Black
Weight Relief—Ultra Modern

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