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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique Silverburst

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique Silverburst
Electric$19,999
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76Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse 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 $19,999)
Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique Silverburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusAdam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique Silverburst
Overall6876
Build6591
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusAdam Jones Flying V Collector's Edition, Reverse Antique Silverburst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—US
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
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$19,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCustom Strap with Dog Daze Brooch, Certificate of Authenticity with Signed Photo
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard7-ply Top, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulFlying V
Body StylesLes PaulFlying V
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticTune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicHardshell
Control CoversBlackBlack; Custom Shop Switch Cover
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Speed
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
FinishNickelLightly Aged Chrome
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidMother of Pearl Custom Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s KalamazooFutura
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenRaised Nickel Gibson Logo
Jack Plate CoverCreamChrome, Recessed
JointGlued in, Long TenonHide Glue Fit
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3CSAJVRSBCH1
Mounting RingsCreamBlack
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Custombucker Reverse-Mounted
NutGraph TechBone
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCreamBlack (Not Mounted - Included in the Case)
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 ShoulderDiamond-Shaped
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010-.052
Switch TipAmberChrome
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextBlack
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarThrough Body
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer3-Piece Maple
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)2-ply Bell; Black with Exclusive Dog Daze Artwork
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysSchaller M6 with Large Button
Weight Relief—None

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