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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Gibson 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Gibson 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold
Electric$10,199
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72Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold comes out ahead overall — 72 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
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Lower price ($899 vs $10,199)
Gibson 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold
Overall6872
Build6587
Playability7575
Sound6860
Value6662

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Heavy Aged, Double Gold
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—US
Body woodMahogany1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganySolid Mahogany
FretboardLaurelIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3—
Rating——
Price$899$10,199
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardSingle-ply Royalite, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticABR-1
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3—
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicAged Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case
Control CoversBlackBlack Reissue
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersTrue Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors—
FinishNickelNickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidAged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s KalamazooGold Stinger on Rear
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenGibson Low Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointGlued in, Long TenonLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3CUS18912
Mounting RingsCreamBlack Reissue
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2—
NutGraph TechNylon
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft—
PickguardCreamTrue Historic, Black
Pickup CoversNickelTrue Historic Nickel; Murphy Lab Aged
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle—
Profile50s Rounded Medium C50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Aluminum
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberTrue Historic Cream
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextTrue Historic Black
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)True Historic
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel; Murphy Lab Heavy Aged
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysKluson Single Line, Single Ring

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