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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS
Electric$11,099
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77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS 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 $11,099)
Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS
Overall6877
Build6587
Playability7575
Sound6874
Value6667

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus1958 Korina Flying V (White Pickguard), Exclusive, Antique Pelham Blue VOS
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—US
Body woodMahoganyKorina
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyKorina
FretboardLaurelIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Custombucker / Custombucker
Rating——
Price$899$11,099
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged GlossNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body shapeLes PaulFlying V
Body StylesLes PaulFlying V
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticABR-1
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Custombucker
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicHistoric Flying V Brown/Pink Hardshell Case
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersTrue Historic Black
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
FinishNickelAged Gold
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidPearloid Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s Kalamazoo1958 Korina Flying V
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenSilver Gibson Logo on Peghead
Jack Plate CoverCream'58 Flying V Off-White 4-ply
JointGlued in, Long TenonHide Glue Fit
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3CUS18923
Mounting RingsCreamTrue Historic Black
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Custombucker
NutGraph TechNylon
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCream'58 Flying V White 4-ply
Pickup CoversNickelTrue Historic Aged Gold
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium C50s Vintage
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Brass
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberTrue Historic Amber
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Text—
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarString through Body - Lacquered Brass Chevron
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)True Historic Black
Tuner PlatingNickelAged Gold
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysKluson Single Ring
Rim Material—Rubber Strip on Bottom Rim

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