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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow, Yellow Burst, Exclusive

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow, Yellow Burst, Exclusive
Electric$849
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68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow, Yellow Burst, Exclusive 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

No standout advantage.

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow, Yellow Burst, Exclusive wins on
  • Lower price ($849 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Custom Widow, Yellow Burst, Exclusive
Overall6868
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Custom Widow, Yellow Burst, Exclusive
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3ProBucker Custom / ProBucker Custom
Rating——
Price$899$849
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardMulti-ply Top, 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 3ProBucker Custom
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack
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
FinishNickelNickel
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 Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCreamNickel Plated Metal
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EILPCWYBNH3
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2ProBucker Custom
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4"
PickguardCreamLes Paul 5-ply; Black
Pickup CoversNickelNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium C60s SlimTaper™
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Bottom and Upper Bout; Nickel
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberBlack
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextBlack with Gold Rhythm/Treble Hot Stamp
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarLockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple VeneerAAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)2-ply Black, Les Paul Custom
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysGrover Rotomatic, 18:1 Gear Ratio

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