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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom, Candy Apple Purple

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom, Candy Apple Purple
Electric$6,099
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77Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom, Candy Apple Purple 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 $6,099)
Gibson Les Paul Axcess Custom, Candy Apple Purple wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Axcess Custom, Candy Apple Purple
Overall6877
Build6587
Playability7575
Sound6874
Value6667

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusLes Paul Axcess Custom, Candy Apple Purple
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—US
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMahogany with Axcess Contoured Heel
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3496R 4-Conductor / 498T 4-Conductor
Rating——
Price$899$6,099
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardMulti-ply Top and Headstock; Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticABR-1
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3498T 4-Conductor
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicHardshell
Control CoversBlackBlack plus Custom Shop Switch Plate; Blank Switch Plate in Case
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersBlack Speed
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone; Tone Controls with Push/Pull Switches for Coil Splitting
FinishNickelGold
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidMother of Pearl Custom Block
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2222
Headstock60s Kalamazoo—
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold SilkscreenGibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverCream—
JointGlued in, Long TenonGlued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3CUS18766
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2496R 4-Conductor
NutGraph TechCorian
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42.86mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCream—
Pickup CoversNickelGold
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium CCustom Axcess, Contoured Heel
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberBlack
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextBlack with Gold Hot Stamp
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarStop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple VeneerFigured Maple
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableStandard
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)Molded, Blank
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysGold Custom Keystone

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