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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Les Paul Studio, Smokehouse Burst

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Studio, Smokehouse Burst
Electric$549
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71Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Studio, Smokehouse Burst comes out ahead overall — 71 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 Studio, Smokehouse Burst wins on
  • Better sound (77 vs 68)
  • Better value (75 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($549 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Studio, Smokehouse Burst
Overall6871
Build6561
Playability7575
Sound6877
Value6675

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Studio, Smokehouse Burst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO Humbucker / Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO Humbucker
Rating——
Price$899$549
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardNone
Body FinishAged GlossGloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticLockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO Humbucker
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicOptional
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume with Coil Split, 2 Tone with CTS Potentiometers
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidTrapezoid
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 CoverCreamNickel Plated Metal
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EILTKHNH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO Humbucker
NutGraph TechABS
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Epiphone Heavy Duty
PickguardCreamBlack
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way Epiphone Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium C60s SlimTaper
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - bottom and shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberBlack
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Text—
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarLockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple VeneerMaple Cap with Plain Maple Veneer
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)Epiphone Bell Shape with Studio
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysGrover Rotomatic
Weight Relief—Ultra-Modern

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