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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Power Players SG (Incl. Gig bag, Cable, Picks), Lava Red

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
No ratings yet
68Overall / 100
Epiphone Power Players SG (Incl. Gig bag, Cable, Picks), Lava Red
Electric$279
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70Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Epiphone Power Players SG (Incl. Gig bag, Cable, Picks), Lava Red are closely matched overall — 68 to 70 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 Power Players SG (Incl. Gig bag, Cable, Picks), Lava Red wins on
  • Better value (80 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($279 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusPower Players SG (Incl. Gig bag, Cable, Picks), Lava Red
Overall6870
Build6561
Playability7572
Sound6871
Value6680

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusPower Players SG (Incl. Gig bag, Cable, Picks), Lava Red
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"22.73"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone 650R Humbucker / Epiphone 700T Humbucker
Rating——
Price$899$279
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityStrap, Picks, and Guitar Cord
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardSingle-ply, Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossGloss
Body shapeLes PaulSG
Body StylesLes PaulSG
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticLightning Bar Compensated Wrap Around
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone 700T Humbucker
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicGig Bag
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Reflector
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 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 Silver Decal
Jack Plate CoverCreamRecessed Barrel Jack
JointGlued in, Long TenonBolt-on with Sculpted Heel and Ferrule Inserts
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3ES1PPSGRANH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Epiphone 650R Humbucker
NutGraph TechWhite Plastic
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in41.0mm / 1.61in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4"
PickguardCream—
Pickup CoversNickelNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium CSlimTaper D
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in577.34mm / 22.73in
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 TipAmberBlack
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Text—
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar—
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)Black Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysDie Cast with Kidney Buttons

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