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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Riviera, Royal Tan

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Riviera, Royal Tan
Electric$699
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71Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Riviera, Royal Tan 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 Riviera, Royal Tan wins on
  • Better value (74 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($699 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusRiviera, Royal Tan
Overall6871
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6871
Value6674

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusRiviera, Royal Tan
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyLayered Maple
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.72"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone PRO Mini Humbucker R / Epiphone PRO Mini Humbucker T
Rating——
Price$899$699
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardSingle-ply cream - top, back and fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossGloss
Body shapeLes PaulRiviera
Body StylesLes PaulES,Archtop
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticLockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone PRO Mini Humbucker T
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicOptional 335/Casino-Type Hard Case (6 & 12 string) 940-E519; Casino/ES-335 EpiLite™ Case 940-E519HG
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Top Hat knobs with metal inserts
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS® potentiometers
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidTrapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s KalamazooEpiphone Sloped Dove Wing
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenHistoric Epiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Epiphone Dot in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCreamNone
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued in; Set Neck
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EORRTNH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Epiphone PRO Mini Humbucker R
NutGraph TechGraph Tech® NuBone®
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftHeavy Duty Epiphone 1/4" Output Jack
PickguardCreamRiviera with foil E logo, 3-ply
Pickup CoversNickelNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way Epiphone toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium CRounded C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.0mm / 24.72in
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 TextNone
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarFrequensator
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple VeneerLayered Maple
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableDual Action
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)—
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysEpiphone Vintage Deluxe metal button with press in bushing
Back—Layered Maple
Centerblock—Maple
Plastic Parts—Black; PVC
Side—Layered Maple

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