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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Gibson 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
No ratings yet
68Overall / 100
Gibson 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural
Electric$5,499
No ratings yet
77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural comes out ahead overall — 77 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 $5,499)
Gibson 1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural
Overall6877
Build6587
Playability7575
Sound6874
Value6667

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus1957 Mahogany Moderne Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—US
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany
FretboardLaurelOne-Piece Indian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Custombucker, Aged Alnico 3, Unpotted / Custombucker, Aged Alnico 3, Unpotted
Rating——
Price$899$5,499
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged GlossNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body shapeLes PaulModerne
Body StylesLes PaulModerne
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticHistoric Reissue ABR-1 No-Wire
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Custombucker, Aged Alnico 3, Unpotted
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicLifton Historic Reissue Brown Hardshell with Pink Interior
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersTrue Historic Bleach White Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 1 Tone; 500k CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
FinishNickelGold VOS
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidCellulose Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s KalamazooModerne Gumby Style with Four String Guides
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenRaised Nickel/Plastic Gibson Logo
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH357MMANVOGH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Custombucker, Aged Alnico 3, Unpotted
NutGraph TechNyloon
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft, Gold
PickguardCream4-ply White
Pickup CoversNickelGold VOS
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft ToggleSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium C50s Vintage
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Burnished Brass
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberTrue Historic Amber
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextTrue Historic, Black
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarAluminum Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableAuthentic 50s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)True Historic, Black
Tuner PlatingNickelGold VOS
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysKluson Single Ring Reissue

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