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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs ESP MAX-200 Rpr Military Green Satin

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
ESP MAX-200 Rpr Military Green Satin
Electric$599
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80Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP MAX-200 Rpr Military Green Satin 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

No standout advantage.

ESP MAX-200 Rpr Military Green Satin wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)
  • Better playability (81 vs 75)
  • Better value (83 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($599 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusMAX-200 Rpr Military Green Satin
Overall6880
Build6587
Playability7581
Sound6868
Value6683

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusMAX-200 Rpr Military Green Satin
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryJP
Body woodMahoganyBasswood
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMaple
FretboardLaurelRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3ESP LH-150N / ESP LH-150B
Rating
Price$899$599
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged Gloss
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticTOM & Tailpiece
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3ESP LH-150B
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicMax Cavalera Form Fit Case
Control CoversBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory CapacitorsPassive
FinishNickelMilitary Green Satin
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 2ESP LH-150N
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 / 24.75in24.75"
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 IncludedN
ConstructionBolt-On
HardwareBlack Nickel
Neck profileThin U
Strap ButtonStandard

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