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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Olive Tiger Aged Gloss

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Olive Tiger Aged Gloss
Electric$899
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy, Olive Tiger Aged Gloss comes out ahead overall — 74 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 Prophecy, Olive Tiger Aged Gloss wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 65)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (71 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Prophecy, Olive Tiger Aged Gloss
Overall6874
Build6571
Playability7578
Sound6874
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Prophecy, Olive Tiger Aged Gloss
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck / Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
Rating——
Price$899$899
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Bridge
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicOptional
Control CoversBlackBlack; PVC, back plate with battery compartment
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersKnurled Metal : Brushed Nickel
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume (push/pull coil splits); 2 Tone (push/pull Vintage/Modern pickup)
FinishNickelBrushed Nickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidBlock and Triangle; Abalone compliments body color
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2224
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl; Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCreamBrushed Nickel
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued-In, Set Neck
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EILYLTABNH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack; PVC
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Fishman Fluence Epiphone Prophecy Neck
NutGraph TechGraph Tech NuBone XL Black
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftEpiphone Heavy Duty 1/4"
PickguardCreamNone
Pickup CoversNickelBrushed Nickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way toggle switch, Epiphone all-metal
Profile50s Rounded Medium CAsymmetrical SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2, Brushed Nickel (Bottom and Heel)
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberBlack Cap
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextNone
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple VeneerCarved Hard Maple Cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelBrushed Nickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysGrover Locking Rotomatic
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Saddle Material—Brushed Nickel

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