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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut, Antique Silver Fox, Exclusive

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut, Antique Silver Fox, Exclusive
Electric$549
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70Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Epiphone Les Paul Special Double Cut, Antique Silver Fox, Exclusive 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 Special Double Cut, Antique Silver Fox, Exclusive wins on
  • Better value (73 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($549 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Special Double Cut, Antique Silver Fox, Exclusive
Overall6870
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6673

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Special Double Cut, Antique Silver Fox, Exclusive
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar / Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar
Rating——
Price$899$549
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardSingle-ply Fretboard
Body FinishAged Gloss—
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul Double Cut
Body StylesLes PaulDouble Cut
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticLightning Bar Compensated Wraparound
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Top Hat
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidPearloid Dot
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 in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Special in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverCreamBlack
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EILSDSFNH1
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftEpiphone 1/4"
PickguardCreamLes Paul Special Black 5-ply; Wide Bevel
Pickup CoversNickelBlack
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft ToggleEpiphone 3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium C60s SlimTaper™
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Bottom and Back of Neck Heel
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberIvory
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextBlack with White Text
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar—
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)2-ply Black Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysEpiphone Deluxe Three on a Plate; Ivory Button
Plastic Parts—Black

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