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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus vs Harley Benton SC-200Mini BK

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus
Electric$899
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68Overall / 100
Harley Benton SC-200Mini BK
Harley Benton
SC-200Mini BK
Electric$119
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68Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, Lazarus and Harley Benton SC-200Mini BK are closely matched overall — 68 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
  • Better build (65 vs 58)
  • Better sound (68 vs 63)
Harley Benton SC-200Mini BK wins on
  • Better value (78 vs 66)
  • Lower price ($119 vs $899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusSC-200Mini BK
Overall6868
Build6558
Playability7578
Sound6863
Value6678

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJoe Bonamassa "Lazarus" 1959 Les Paul Standard, LazarusSC-200Mini BK
BrandEpiphoneHarley Benton
TypeElectricElectric
Years
Country
Body woodMahoganyPoplar
Neck wood1 Piece MahoganyMaple
FretboardLaurelRoseacer
Strings66
Frets22
Scale24.75"22.01"
PickupsGibson Burstbucker 2 / Gibson BurstBucker 32 Humbuckers
Rating
Price$899$119
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BindingSingle-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body FinishAged Gloss
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeEpiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickupGibson BurstBucker 3
CaseIncludes Vintage-Style Case with BONAMASSA Nerdville, CA Graphic
Control CoversBlack
Control KnobsGold Top Hat with Dial Pointers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, with 50s Wiring, CTS Potentiometers, and Mallory Capacitors
FinishNickelBlack high gloss
Fretboard inlayPearloid Trapezoid
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in350 mm (13.78")
Fret Count22
Headstock60s Kalamazoo
Headstock InlayEpiphone logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Jack Plate CoverCream
JointGlued in, Long Tenon
ModelEIGCJB59LZNH3
Mounting RingsCream
Neck pickupGibson Burstbucker 2
NutGraph TechABS
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43 mm (1.69")
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardCream
Pickup CoversNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft Toggle
Profile50s Rounded Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in559 mm (22.01")
Strap Buttons2 - Bottom and Shoulder
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmber
SwitchwasherCream with Gold Text
TailpieceEpiphone LockTone Stop Bar
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 Keys
Ex Factory StringingHB .009 - .042
Neck profileModern C
Total Length90 cm
Width30 cm

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