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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs ESP SN-1007HT Baritone Black Blast

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
ESP SN-1007HT Baritone Black Blast
Electric$1,449
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83Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP SN-1007HT Baritone Black Blast comes out ahead overall — 83 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 $1,449)
ESP SN-1007HT Baritone Black Blast wins on
  • Better build (97 vs 65)
  • Better playability (81 vs 75)
  • Better value (80 vs 66)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusSN-1007HT Baritone Black Blast
Overall6883
Build6597
Playability7581
Sound6871
Value6680

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusSN-1007HT Baritone Black Blast
BrandEpiphoneESP
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—JP
Body woodMahoganySwamp Ash
Neck wood1 Piece Mahogany5Pc Roasted Maple/Purple Heart
FretboardLaurelMacassar Ebony
Strings67
Frets2224
Scale24.75"27"
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$1,449
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged Gloss—
Body shapeLes Paul—
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticHipshot Fixed w/ String Thru
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Black *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicST-1 XL Form Fit Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers—
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory CapacitorsActive
FinishNickelBlack Blast
Fretboard inlayPearloid Trapezoid—
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in300-400mm Compound
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 TechBlack Bone
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in48mm
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardCream—
Pickup CoversNickel—
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle—
Profile50s Rounded Medium C—
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in27" Baritone
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 Locking
Case Included—N
Construction—Bolt-On
Hardware—Black
Neck profile—Thin U
Strap Button—Standard

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