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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Gibson Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
No ratings yet
68Overall / 100
Gibson Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural
Electric$40,000
No ratings yet
75Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural comes out ahead overall — 75 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 $40,000)
Gibson Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLeo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural
Overall6875
Build6587
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6665

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLeo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—US
Body woodMahoganyKorina
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyKorina
FretboardLaurelIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) / Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Rating——
Price$899$40,000
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCustom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard—
Body FinishAged GlossMaster Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulExplorer
Body StylesLes Paul—
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicCustom G&G Wine Suede
Control CoversBlackCustom Metal
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersMetal Skull
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 volume, 1 tone
FinishNickelAged Gold
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidCellulose Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s Kalamazoo—
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenRaised metal Gibson Logo
Jack Plate CoverCreamCustom Metal
JointGlued in, Long TenonHide glue fit
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3CS-ART-114_Maestro_N
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
NutGraph TechNylon
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42.8mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4"
PickguardCreamCustom Metal
Pickup CoversNickelDouble Black
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium C'58 Vintage
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder—
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046—
Switch TipAmber—
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextCustom Metal, Hell / Back
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarMaestro Vibrola
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer—
Truss rod2-Way Adjustable—
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)—
Tuner PlatingNickel—
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysKluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips

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