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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Waxx Nighthawk Studio, Pelham Blue

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone Waxx Nighthawk Studio, Pelham Blue
Electric$749
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71Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Waxx Nighthawk Studio, Pelham Blue 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 Waxx Nighthawk Studio, Pelham Blue wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)
  • Better value (74 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($749 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusWaxx Nighthawk Studio, Pelham Blue
Overall6871
Build6565
Playability7572
Sound6874
Value6674

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusWaxx Nighthawk Studio, Pelham Blue
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country——
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone Probucker 1 / Epiphone ProBucker 2
Rating——
Price$899$749
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityWaxx Vinyl Cling Stickers and a Blank 2-ply Bell Truss Rod Cover are Included in the Case
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardSingle-ply, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossGloss
Body shapeLes PaulNighthawk
Body StylesLes PaulSingle Cut
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticNighthawk Hardtail Through-body
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone ProBucker 2
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicHardshell
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Top Hat with Silver Reflector
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory CapacitorsMaster Volume, Master Tone; Push/Pull Tone for Coil Split (Both Pickups)
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidDot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s Kalamazoo60s Kalamazoo; Waxx Logo on Headstock Rear
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenEpiphone Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EINHSWXPENH3
Mounting RingsCreamMetal, Nickel-plated
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Epiphone Probucker 1
NutGraph TechGraph Tech NuBone
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftEpiphone 1/4"
PickguardCreamNone
Pickup CoversNickelNone
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way Blade Switch
Profile50s Rounded Medium CRounded C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
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 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)2-ply Bell, Waxx Logo (Blank 2-ply Included in the Case)
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysEpiphone Deluxe

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