UNGD: Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1960 Les Paul "Norm Burst"
- Thread starter Sp8ctre
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Great news Chris
Kerry Brown
Ambassador of the Great Northern Bar Jams
Best Les Paul I've owned was an Epiphone Slash Signature. The Epiphone signature guitars are very nice. The specs on that one are awesome!
OP
Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
Been waiting for that headstock change for years! Plus almost every Epiphone I've owned in the upper range of their line
has been as good or better than many of the Gibsons I've owned...and I've owned a LOT of Gibsons!
steveb63
Ambassador of the Capacitor
Rightoncan't wait for the pics and hands on, Epi has got it going on as of late.
Do they include a case as well?
OP
Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
Yes they do and it's a very cool one IMO, plus a hand signed Certificate of Authenticity.
steveb63
Ambassador of the Capacitor
Saweet,
Hard to tell from pics, does it also have the nylon saddles Joe seems to prefer? Thin skin as well with the new Epi finish? New headstock does that Paulie good, just great looking.
Here's hoping it plays as great as it looks.
Really nice example of a 1960 LP, that's a lot of guitar for not much coinage.
OP
Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
I really like it too. The only thing I wish they would have done on this guitar is put Gibson Pickups in it. While I know the Epiphone pickups have improved are
are very good now I'd pay a little more for a factory set up with Gibson Pickups. I know I can swap them out, but that affects the originality and value of the
guitar. I know it's an Epiphone, but I also know that these Joe Bonamassa outfits hold and increase in value.
OP
Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
Here is a Blurb from Joe's web site and then full specs. Notice the Long Neck Tenon!
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.
| Item | Description | Specification |
| Headstock | Shape | 1960 Kalamazoo |
| Brand Logo | Epiphone in Mother of Pearl | |
| HS Center Logo | "Les Paul Model" Gold Silkscreen | |
| Machine Heads | Epiphone Deluxe Tulip Key | |
| HS Face Color | Black Gloss | |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-Ply, Blank | |
| Binding | None | |
| Back of Headstock | "Joe Bonamassa" Signature - Gold Silkscreen | |
| Neck | Material | Mahogany |
| Nut | 43mm Graphtech White | |
| Neck Profile | 60's Slim Taper | |
| Neck Joint | Set Neck: LONG TENON | |
| Finish | Cherry | |
| Fingerboard | Material | Indian Laurel |
| Inlay Style | LP Std. Trapezoid: Pearloid | |
| 12th Fret Inlay | LP Std. Trapezoid: Pearloid | |
| Side Dots | 2mm Black | |
| Binding | 1.5mm Cream | |
| Scale Length | 24.75", (628mm) | |
| Radius / Number of Frets | 12", 22 | |
| Body | Style / Shape | Les Paul, Single Cutaway |
| Material | Mahogany w/Maple Cap AA Flame Veneer | |
| Top Binding | 1.5mm Cream | |
| Back Binding | None | |
| Electronics | Pick Ups: Neck | Epiphone Probucker 2 : PB2NHCN-C |
| Pick Ups: Bridge | Epiphone Probukcer 3 : PB3NHCB-C | |
| P/U Mounting Rings | Cream | |
| Switch Type | 3-Way Toggle / Amber Cap | |
| Control Assembly | 2 Vol/2 Tone/ 3 Way | |
| Capacitors | Mallory 150 .022uF 400V | |
| V/T Knob Color / Type | Gold Insert Knobs -Nickel Insert with Nickel Plated Dial Pointers | |
| Toggle Washer | Cream with Gold Text | |
| Output | Cream plastic rectangle | |
| Plastics | Pickguard | Les Paul, Cream |
| Back Plates | Black | |
| Hardware | Plating | Nickel |
| Tail Piece Type | Lock Tone Stop Bar | |
| Bridge | Lock Tone ABR | |
| Strap Button | 2, Butt and Shoulder | |
| Colors | Top of Body | Heritage Cherry "Norm Burst" |
| Sides of Body | Cherry | |
| Back of Body | Cherry | |
| Back of Neck | Cherry | |
| Includes | Hard Case | Hardshell "Lifton" Hard Case with "BONAMASSA Nerdville California" art |
| COA | Certificate of Authenticity in Presentation Binder with Hologram Sticker |
gball
Ambassador of Boogie
I like everything about it, and if I hadn't just bought that LP Special might even jump on one. And I don't think I'd worry about the pickups, something tells me if Joe signed off on them there isn't anything lacking.
If the Bonamassa Firebirds are any indicator this thing will certainly go up in value, significantly, so probably best to leave it stock.
OP
Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
Everything I have purchased with a Bonamassa theme has gone up in value and I've made money on them. This looks like a real sweet guitar...so much so
that I just ordered a even more Limited Edition from his web site! This one has his name inlaid on the neck and also comes with a strap that can't be purchased
separately. I may keep one and return one or I may just keep them both and wait to see what happens with the market value.
I'll tell you another guitar that is already sold out on all the pre-orders on every site I've been to. The Epiphone Limited Edition 59' Les Paul Standard.
They are completely sold out and they are not supposed to hit the streets until June!
Here's the package from Joe's web site. It was only $100 more than the regular version...
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Sp8ctre
Ambassador of Steel
I just checked and those Firebirds are now going for around $1600...