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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335, Sixties Cherry

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335, Sixties Cherry
Electric$899
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335, Sixties Cherry comes out ahead overall — 73 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 Marty Schwartz ES-335, Sixties Cherry wins on
  • Better build (71 vs 65)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusMarty Schwartz ES-335, Sixties Cherry
Overall6873
Build6571
Playability7575
Sound6874
Value6670

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusMarty Schwartz ES-335, Sixties Cherry
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahogany5-ply Layered Maple; AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelIndian Laurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Alnico Classic PRO / Alnico Classic PRO
Rating——
Price$899$899
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardSingle-ply, Top, Back, and Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossGloss
Body shapeLes PaulES-335
Body StylesLes PaulES
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticLockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Alnico Classic PRO
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicHardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Top Hat with Metal Insert
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume; Both with Push/Pull Coil-splitting, 2 Tone; Neck with Push/Pull Phase Switch
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidPearloid Small Block
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 SilkscreenModern Epiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EIES335MSSCHNH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Alnico Classic PRO
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftEpiphone 1/4"
PickguardCream5-ply ES-335
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 - Bottom and Back of Heel
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberCream
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Text—
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarLockTone Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer5-ply Layered Maple, AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)2-ply Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysGrover 502C Roto-Grip Locking Rotomatic
Back—5-ply Layered Maple; AAA Flame Maple Veneer
Bracing—Spruce
Centerblock—Maple
End Of Board Width—56.88mm / 2.24in
Side—5-ply Layered Maple; AAA Flame Maple Veneer

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