Head to head
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone Wilshire P-90s, Cherry
Electric$899
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The verdict
The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Epiphone Wilshire P-90s, Cherry 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 Wilshire P-90s, Cherry wins on
- Better value (73 vs 66)
- Lower price ($549 vs $899)
Scorecard
| Metric | Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus | Wilshire P-90s, Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 70 |
| Build | 65 | 65 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 66 | 73 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus | Wilshire P-90s, Cherry |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 1 Piece Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 | 22 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | Gibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3 | Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar / Epiphone PRO P-90 Soapbar |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $899 | $549 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity | — |
| Binding | Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard | — |
| Body Finish | Aged Gloss | Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul | Wilshire |
| Body Styles | Les Paul | Double Cut |
| Bridge | Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic | LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ |
| Bridge pickup | Gibson BurstBucker 3 | Epiphone PRO P-90 Soapbar |
| Case | Includes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic | Optional: EpiLite™ Case (711106481579), Hardshell Case (711106261447), Gig Bag ( 711106261980) |
| Control Covers | Black | Black; PVC |
| Control Knobs | Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointers | Black Top Hats with nickel inserts |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS® potentiometers |
| Finish | Nickel | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Trapezoid | Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 22 | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | Reduced size Kalamazoo with Epiphone Bikini badge |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen | — |
| Jack Plate Cover | Cream | — |
| Joint | Glued in, Long Tenon | Glued in |
| Model | EIGCJB59LZNH3 | EOWLCHNH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Cream | — |
| Neck pickup | Gibson Burstbucker 2 | Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar |
| Nut | Graph Tech | Graph Tech® NuBone® |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft | 1/4" Epiphone |
| Pickguard | Cream | Imitation Tortoise with foil E |
| Pickup Covers | Nickel | Black Soapbar P-90 |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft Toggle | 3 way toggle |
| Profile | 50s Rounded Medium C | Medium C |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.0mm / 24.72in |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Shoulder | 2 - bottom and below heel on body |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Amber | Cream |
| Switchwasher | Cream with Gold Text | Black with Gold text |
| Tailpiece | Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar | LockTone™ Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Maple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer | — |
| Truss rod | 2-Way Adjustable | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | Bell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White) | 3-Ply Epiphone Bullet |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Nickel |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe with Tulip Keys | Epiphone Deluxe with Ivory buttons |
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