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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s, Bourbon Burst, Exclusive

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s, Bourbon Burst, Exclusive
Electric$699
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70Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s, Bourbon Burst, 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 Standard 50s, Bourbon Burst, Exclusive wins on
  • Better value (73 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($699 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Standard 50s, Bourbon Burst, Exclusive
Overall6870
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6673

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Standard 50s, Bourbon Burst, Exclusive
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3ProBucker 1 / ProBucker 2
Rating——
Price$899$699
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossGloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticLockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3ProBucker 2
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicPremium Gig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersGold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers, 50s Wiring
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidPearloid Trapezoid
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 Model in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverCreamCream
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EIGLP5BONHR
Mounting RingsCreamCream
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2ProBucker 1
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftEpiphone 1/4"
PickguardCreamCream
Pickup CoversNickelNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft ToggleEpiphone 3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium C1959 Rounded 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 TextCream with Gold Text
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarLockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple VeneerMaple with Highly Figured Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)2-ply Black Bell, Standard
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysEpiphone Vintage Deluxe

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