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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Gibson LE 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Reissue, VOS, Blue Sparkle Top

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Gibson LE 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Reissue, VOS, Blue Sparkle Top
Electric$5,999
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76Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson LE 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Reissue, VOS, Blue Sparkle Top 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 $5,999)
Gibson LE 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Reissue, VOS, Blue Sparkle Top wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLE 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Reissue, VOS, Blue Sparkle Top
Overall6876
Build6587
Playability7575
Sound6871
Value6666

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLE 1976 Les Paul Deluxe Reissue, VOS, Blue Sparkle Top
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—US
Body woodMahoganyMahogany and maple sandwich
Neck wood1 Piece Mahogany3-piece maple
FretboardLaurelRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Mini humbucker / Mini humbucker
Rating——
Price$899$5,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity Booklet
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardSingle-ply top
Body FinishAged GlossVOS nitrocellulose lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticABR-1 Tune-O-matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Mini humbucker
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicCustom Shop Hardshell
Control CoversBlack—
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersGold Top Hats with silver inserts
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 volume, 2 tone
FinishNickelChrome
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidTrapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s Kalamazoo—
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen—
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointGlued in, Long TenonLong neck tenon
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH376LPDLX26LE23270
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Mini humbucker
NutGraph TechNylon
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in—
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4"
PickguardCream—
Pickup CoversNickelChrome
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium CAuthentic 1976
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmber—
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Text—
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarStop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple VeneerMaple
Truss rod2-Way Adjustable—
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysKluson Deluxe
Plastic Parts—Cream
Weight Relief—None

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