Congratulations on it finally getting to ya Chris , it sure is a looker !!
UNGD: Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1960 Les Paul "Norm Burst"
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Can’t wait to hear a full review on it !!
Cheers
Cheers
It is a beautiful Epi, that headstock made me look twice, but Chris had said earlier in the thread that it is an Epiphone!!
Beautiful looking instrument...
That’s what friends are for brotherThanks Mitch, I looked at the photos, I didn't catch that.
BFT Gibson
Ambassador of Originality
Beautiful !!! Congrats
OP
Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
Well, I'm happy to say it plays as good as it looks!
Best out of the box set up I've had yet. Very low action, nice smooth frets and perfectly intonated!
Epiphone has really stepped up their game!
Played this baby for almost an hour and my fingers aren't feeling a thing. Such a nice smooth action.
The pickups sound just like my Gibson or any other Humbuckers through this Kemper set up. I'll play through
a real tube amp tomorrow and see what she sounds like.
I'd recommend this to anyone with no hesitation. It's a solid well made guitar and I have not found a flaw on it yet!
Great Guitar in a Hardcase for $699 I mean how can you not love that???
Best out of the box set up I've had yet. Very low action, nice smooth frets and perfectly intonated!
Epiphone has really stepped up their game!
Played this baby for almost an hour and my fingers aren't feeling a thing. Such a nice smooth action.
The pickups sound just like my Gibson or any other Humbuckers through this Kemper set up. I'll play through
a real tube amp tomorrow and see what she sounds like.
I'd recommend this to anyone with no hesitation. It's a solid well made guitar and I have not found a flaw on it yet!
Great Guitar in a Hardcase for $699 I mean how can you not love that???
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Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
Very true! Not the flat tomato soup look that the ad photos showed. This looks like a beautiful bright cherry burst to me!
I can't wait to get the premium kit on Thursday with Joe B. Inlaid on the fret board!
BFT Gibson
Ambassador of Originality
Right on !! Great to hear that !!
steveb63
Ambassador of the Capacitor
Oh ya, forgot about that one.
I think the premium model is gonna be a looker, if this one exceeded expectations well....
Congrats, it's going to be difficult if your plan is keep one, flip one
Difficult indeed.
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Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
True, but the flip may be far in the future when they sell out. The Premium is very limited, 300 was the number I think I read.
It comes with a Full AA Maple Cap with a Flame Veneer. I can't wait to see it after seeing this standard model!
From Joes web site...
The limited-edition Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1960 Les Paul Standard “Norm Burst” has a classic Mahogany body with a Norm Burst finish, and a AA Maple Cap with a Flame Veneer top, directly modeled from Joe’s 1960 original. The Epiphone “Norm Burst” is powered by Epiphone ProBuckerTM pickups crafted with the same materials as Gibson BurstBuckers. The tone controls feature MalloryTM tone caps and 50s style wiring. A “Lifton” style case and a Certificate of Authenticity are also included.
steveb63
Ambassador of the Capacitor
That's the plan?
You'll fall in love with it, track the value, but that day will never come lol.
It would be hard for me to give up a one out of three hundred.
Either way, enjoy those new beauties.
Epi's got game for sure.
Damm Chris every time I look at your new guitar / and avatar pic I, think of my cherry burst....
I love your new axe !!!
Cheers
I love your new axe !!!
Cheers
OP
Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
Norm Harris is the owner of Norms Rare Guitars out here in SoCal. He is very well know for hunting down the best of the best in Vintage Guitars.
He has even written a book about it! "Confessions of a Vintage Guitar Dealer" Which I have. I've also been to his shop and talked with him. He
is a very nice down to earth guy. Friendly as can be and you can go in the store and play just about any guitar in the place!
Norm found this pristine 1960 Les Paul. It is said to be the most original and unplayed Burst there is. and of course Joe B. bought it from him...
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Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
Thank you all for the great comments! I am more than thrilled with this one. I may just go on and Epiphone buying spree!
I still want the 59' they were playing in the Anderton's video and I also want a Les Paul Modern, just waiting for them to hit the market!
Maybe an SG Modern as well...you never know what I may do!
I still want the 59' they were playing in the Anderton's video and I also want a Les Paul Modern, just waiting for them to hit the market!
Maybe an SG Modern as well...you never know what I may do!
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