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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Les Paul Tribute, Aqua, Exclusive

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Tribute, Aqua, Exclusive
Electric$299
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71Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Tribute, Aqua, Exclusive 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 Tribute, Aqua, Exclusive wins on
  • Better value (81 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($299 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Tribute, Aqua, Exclusive
Overall6871
Build6561
Playability7575
Sound6871
Value6681

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Tribute, Aqua, Exclusive
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyOkoume (Gaboon Mahogany) or Sapelli (Sapelli Mahogany)
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone 650R Ceramic Humbucker / Epiphone 700T Ceramic Humbucker
Rating——
Price$899$299
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-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 3Epiphone 700T Ceramic Humbucker
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicOptional Gig Bag (940-XEGIG)
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
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidDot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s KalamazooKalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenLes Paul Model, Gold
Jack Plate CoverCreamBlack
JointGlued in, Long TenonBolt-On
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3E1LPOAQNH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Epiphone 650R Ceramic Humbucker
NutGraph TechIvory Urite
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4"
PickguardCreamNone
Pickup CoversNickelNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium C60s SlimTaper C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberBlack
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextBlack with Rhythm/Treble Gold Hot Stamp
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarStop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)2-Ply, 3-Hole Bell; Tribute in White
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysPremium Die-Cast; 15:1 Ratio
Plastic Parts—Black

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