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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold
Electric$8,999
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75Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold 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 $8,999)
Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 65)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusMike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold
Overall6875
Build6587
Playability7575
Sound6868
Value6665

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusMike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe (Aged), Gold
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeElectricElectric
Years——
Country—US
Body woodMahoganyMahogany
Neck wood1 Piece Mahogany3-piece Maple
FretboardLaurelIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 3Custom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P-90
Rating——
Price$899$8,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity, Dunlop Original Design Straplok Buttons In the Case
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and FretboardSingle-ply Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged GlossMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes PaulLes Paul
Body StylesLes PaulLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-MaticTone Pros Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3Custom Soapbar P-90
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA GraphicGibson Deluxe Protector Case
Control CoversBlackBrown
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial PointersGold Top Hats with Silver Inserts; Aged
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors2 Volume, 2 Tone, Ceramic Capacitors
FinishNickelNickel; Murphy Lab Aged
Fretboard inlayPearloid TrapezoidPearloid Trapezoid, Rounded Corners
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 in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverCreamNickel
JointGlued in, Long TenonSet Neck
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3LPDLX76MNAGTCH1
Mounting RingsCream—
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2Custom Soapbar P-90
NutGraph TechNylon
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in42.27mm / 1.66in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCreamReissue Mini Humbucker
Pickup CoversNickelCream Soapbar
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle3-Way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium CArtist Profile
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder2 - Dunlop Original Design Straploks
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmberCream
SwitchwasherCream with Gold TextCream - Text Buffed Off
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop BarTone Pros Stop Bar
Top woodMaple with Wide Grain AAAA Flame Maple Veneer2-Piece Plain Maple
Truss rod2-Way AdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverBell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White)Molded Deluxe
Tuner PlatingNickelNickel; Murphy Lab Aged
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Tulip KeysGotoh Nickel, Single Band
End Of Board Width—51.11mm / 2.01in

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