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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs ESP PHOENIX-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst Satin

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
ESP PHOENIX-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst Satin
Electric$1,499
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79Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP PHOENIX-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst Satin comes out ahead overall — 79 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 $1,499)
ESP PHOENIX-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst Satin wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)
  • Better value (76 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusPHOENIX-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst Satin
Overall6879
Build6587
Playability7578
Sound6871
Value6676

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusPHOENIX-1000 Evertune Silver Sunburst Satin
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganyMahogany w/ Maple Cap
Neck wood1 Piece Mahogany3Pc Mahogany
FretboardLaurelMacassar Ebony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Rating——
Price$899$1,499
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 Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicPhoenix 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
FinishNickelSilver Sunburst 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 2Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Black *(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 KeysGrover
Case Included—N
Construction—Neck-Thru
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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