This guitar is unplayed, bought from a private collection

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa “Lazarus” 1959 Les Paul Standard is a remarkable tribute to one of the most famous guitars in Joe Bonamassa’s legendary collection. Inspired by Bonamassa’s restored 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard nicknamed “Lazarus,” this model recreates the look, feel, and tone of the iconic instrument that was literally brought back to life after being discovered in poor condition and later restored to reveal its stunning flame maple top.

Part of Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Collection, the Lazarus combines vintage design with premium components typically found on much higher-priced guitars. A mahogany body with a maple cap is topped with a striking wide-grain AAAA flame maple veneer, delivering the classic Les Paul look and rich sustain associated with the original late-1950s instruments.

The guitar features a one-piece mahogany neck with a long neck tenon, a first for an Epiphone Les Paul model, providing enhanced resonance and vintage-correct construction. The comfortable ’59 rounded C neck profile paired with a 12″ radius fingerboard ensures a smooth playing experience for both rhythm and lead styles.

For authentic vintage tone, the Lazarus is equipped with Gibson BurstBucker™ humbuckers, delivering warm, dynamic PAF-style sound with excellent clarity and sustain. These pickups are paired with 50s-style wiring, CTS potentiometers, and Mallory capacitors, giving players the expressive response and tonal control associated with classic Les Paul circuits.

Finished in a beautiful aged gloss and supplied with a vintage-style hard case with Bonamassa graphics and certificate of authenticity, the Epiphone Lazarus is both a collector’s piece and a serious performance instrument for players seeking legendary Les Paul tone at an accessible price.

Key Features

Model: Epiphone Joe Bonamassa “Lazarus” 1959 Les Paul Standard

Body: Mahogany with maple cap

Top: Wide-grain AAAA flame maple veneer

Neck: One-piece mahogany with long tenon

Neck Profile: 1959 Rounded C

Fingerboard: Laurel / 12″ radius

Scale Length: 24.75″

Pickups: Gibson BurstBucker 2 (neck) & BurstBucker 3 (bridge)

Electronics: 50s wiring with CTS pots & Mallory capacitors

Hardware: LockTone Tune-o-Matic bridge & stopbar tailpiece

Finish: Aged Gloss

Included: Vintage-style Bonamassa hard case & certificate of authenticity

Why Players Love the Lazarus

 Inspired by a legendary restored 1959 Les Paul
 Premium components usually found on high-end guitars
 Authentic vintage PAF-style tone
 Stunning AAAA flame maple top
 Collector-grade artist signature model