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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Gibson Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, Antique Natural

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Gibson Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, Antique Natural
Electric$19,999
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77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, 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 $19,999)
Gibson Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, Antique Natural wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusJoe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, Antique Natural
Overall6877
Build6587
Playability7575
Sound6874
Value6667

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusJoe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition, Antique Natural
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—US
Body woodMahogany2-piece Korina, Jointed with Angled Grain
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyKorina
FretboardLaurelBrazilian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Amos Custombucker / Amos Custombucker
Rating——
Price$899$19,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityJoe Bonamassa Case Hang Tag, Ernie Ball Black Leather Joe Bonamassa Guitar Strap, Leather Case Strap, Rubber Strap Locks, Custom Certificate of Authenticity Booklet
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged GlossMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulFlying V
Body StylesLes PaulFlying V
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticABR-1
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Amos Custombucker
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicAged Historic 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
FinishNickelMurphy Lab Aged 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 SilkscreenRaised Silver Gibson Logo
Jack Plate CoverCream'58 Flying V Aged White 4-ply
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH358KFVJBMLAGH1B
Mounting RingsCreamTrue Historic Black
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Amos Custombucker
NutGraph TechNylon
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" SwitchcraftSwitchcraft 1/4"
PickguardCreamAged '58 Flying V Black 4-ply
Pickup CoversNickelTrue Historic Aged Gold
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft ToggleSwitchcraft 3-way Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium CAmos Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder3 - Two at the Neck Heel (One Behind the Heel, One on the Side), One on Underside of Upper Wing
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 - Aged 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)Custom Amos
Tuner PlatingNickelMurphy Lab Aged Gold
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysKluson Single Ring
Rim Material—Aged Rubber Strip on Bottom Rim

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