Head to head
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard, Antique Gold, Exclusive
Electric$899
No ratings yet68Overall / 100
Electric$1,299
No ratings yet68Overall / 100
The verdict
The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Epiphone Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard, Antique Gold, Exclusive 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
- Lower price ($899 vs $1,299)
Epiphone Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard, Antique Gold, Exclusive wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus | Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard, Antique Gold, Exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 68 |
| Build | 65 | 65 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 66 | 66 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus | Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard, Antique Gold, Exclusive |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 1 Piece Mahogany | One Piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Gibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3 | Gibson Burstbucker PRO Alnico 5 / Gibson Burstbucker PRO Alnico 5 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $899 | $1,299 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity | — |
| Binding | Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard | Single-ply, Top and Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | Gibson Historic Wraparound with Intonation Set Screws |
| Bridge pickup | Gibson BurstBucker 3 | Gibson Burstbucker PRO Alnico 5 |
| Case | Includes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic | Vintage-style Brown/Pink Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Logo and Tak Signature Reproduction |
| Control Covers | Black | Brown |
| Control Knobs | Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointers | Gold Speed |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; 50s-era Wiring with CTS Potentiometers and Luxe Grey Tiger Paper in Oil Capacitors |
| Finish | Nickel | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Trapezoid | Mother of Pearl Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | Gibson Open Book, Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Logo on Rear |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen | Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl (Aged and Set Slightly Lower), Les Paul Model Gold Silkscreen |
| Jack Plate Cover | Cream | Nickel Plated Metal |
| Joint | Glued in, Long Tenon | Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon |
| Model | EIGCJB59LZNH3 | ECTM55AGNH3 |
| Mounting Rings | Cream | Cream |
| Neck pickup | Gibson Burstbucker 2 | Gibson Burstbucker PRO Alnico 5 |
| Nut | Graph Tech | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | Cream | 1959 Les Paul, Cream, No Bevel |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel | Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle | 3-way Switchcraft |
| Profile | 50s Rounded Medium C | Custom Tak '59 Rounded C |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Shoulder | 2 Pro Rock Gear Locking - Bottom and Upper Bout |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Amber | Amber |
| Switchwasher | Cream with Gold Text | Cream with Gold Text |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | — |
| Top wood | Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer | Maple |
| Truss rod | 2-Way Adjustable | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | Bell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White) | Black 2-ply Bell, Wide White |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | — |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys | Epiphone Deluxe |
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