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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior, Classic White

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior, Classic White
Electric$599
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67Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior, Classic White are closely matched overall — 68 to 67 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
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior, Classic White wins on
  • Better value (71 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($599 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusYUNGBLUD SG Junior, Classic White
Overall6867
Build6565
Playability7575
Sound6860
Value6671

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusYUNGBLUD SG Junior, Classic White
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeElectricElectric
Years
Country
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelLaurel
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone Dogear P-90 Pro
Rating
Price$899$599
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityYUNGBLUD Die-cut Bumper Sticker in the Case
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossGloss
Body shapeLes PaulSG
Body StylesLes PaulSG
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticLightning Bar Wraparound Compensating
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Epiphone Dogear P-90 Pro
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicEpiphone Hardshell with Hot Pink Interior
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Top Hat with Nickel Reflector
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory CapacitorsMaster Volume, Master Tone; CTS Potentiometers
FinishNickelNickel
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidPearloid Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s KalamazooKalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenEpiphone Logo in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverCream
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3EIYBSGCWNH3
Mounting RingsCream
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechGraph Tech
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4"
PickguardCream3-ply Black
Pickup CoversNickelBlack Dogear
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium CSlimTaper C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Bottom and Below Neck heel
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmber
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 Black Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysEpiphone Deluxe Vintage with White Oval Button

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