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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs ESP Ks M-6 Evertune Metallic Silver

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
ESP Ks M-6 Evertune Metallic Silver
Electric$1,899
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80Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP Ks M-6 Evertune Metallic Silver comes out ahead overall — 80 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 $1,899)
ESP Ks M-6 Evertune Metallic Silver wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)
  • Better playability (81 vs 75)
  • Better value (77 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusKs M-6 Evertune Metallic Silver
Overall6880
Build6587
Playability7581
Sound6871
Value6677

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusKs M-6 Evertune Metallic Silver
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryJP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece Mahogany3Pc Maple
FretboardLaurelMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2224
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Chrome *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Chrome *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Rating
Price$899$1,899
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged Gloss
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticEverTune (F Model)
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Chrome *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicMH Guitar Form Fit Case
Control CoversBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory CapacitorsActive
FinishNickelMetallic Silver
Fretboard inlayPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350mm
Fret Count22
Headstock60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverCream
JointGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3
Mounting RingsCream
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Chrome *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
NutGraph TechMolded
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42mm
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCream
Pickup CoversNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25.5"
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.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 Adjustable
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)
Tuner PlatingNickel
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysLTD
Case IncludedY
ConstructionNeck-Thru
HardwareChrome
Neck profileThin U
Strap ButtonStandard

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