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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
No ratings yet
68Overall / 100
Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Electric$399
No ratings yet
68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst are closely matched overall — 68 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 Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better value (72 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($399 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Tribute Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Overall6868
Build6561
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6672

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Tribute Plus, Left-Handed, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone 650R with Zebra Coils and Ceramic Magnets / Epiphone 700T with Zebra Coils and Ceramic Magnets
Rating——
Price$899$399
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardSingle-ply Ivory, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossGloss
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone 700T with Zebra Coils and Ceramic Magnets
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicOptional Gig Bag or Hardshell Case (Sold Separately)
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Speed
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory CapacitorsTwo Volume, Two Tone
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 Silver, Les Paul Model in Gold
Jack Plate CoverCreamBlack
JointGlued in, Long TenonBolt On with Ferrules and Sculpted Heel Joint
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3E1LPTPHCSNH1L
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Epiphone 650R with Zebra Coils and Ceramic Magnets
NutGraph TechPlastic
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftEpiphone 1/4"
PickguardCreamNone
Pickup CoversNickelNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium C60s SlimTaper, Rounded 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 TipAmberBlack
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextBlack with Treble / Rhythm Text
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple VeneerFlame Maple Veneer
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)3-ply Black Bell; Tribute
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysDie Cast

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