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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst
Electric$20,999
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76Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst comes out ahead overall — 76 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 $20,999)
Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusAdam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst
Overall6876
Build6591
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusAdam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, Antique Silverburst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—US
Body woodMahoganySolid Mahogany
Neck wood1 Piece Mahogany3-piece Maple
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Custombucker Reverse-Mounted / Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ
Rating——
Price$899$20,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityHeadstock Mirror (in Case), Certificate of Authenticity
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock
Body FinishAged GlossNitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicCustom Silverburst Case with Adam Jones Artwork
Control CoversBlackBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Speed Knobs
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone; 1 DiMarzio 500 k Volume Pot (Bridge), and 3 CTS Pots, .047uF Orange Drop Capacitors
FinishNickelChrome
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidMother of Pearl Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s KalamazooGibson Les Paul Custom, 5-ply White / Black Binding, Adam Jones-Designed Silkscreen on Back
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenClosed B & O Gibson logo, and Custom Split Diamond, both in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCreamChrome
JointGlued in, Long TenonHide Glue Fit
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3LPC79AJVOVSBCH
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Custombucker Reverse-Mounted
NutGraph TechBone
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCreamNone
Pickup CoversNickelNeck: Chrome, Bridge: None
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium CMedium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and ShoulderNickel, Diamond-Shaped
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052
Switch TipAmberChrome
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextThick Black
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarStop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer3-Piece Maple
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)70s Custom
Tuner PlatingNickelChrome
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysSchaller M6 with Large Buttons
Weight Relief—None

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