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

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

The verdict

The Epiphone Les Paul Tribute, Left-Handed, 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, Left-Handed, 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, Left-Handed, Aqua, Exclusive
Overall6871
Build6561
Playability7575
Sound6871
Value6681

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Tribute, Left-Handed, 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
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3E1LPOAQNH1L
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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