Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar - Copper Iridescent with Hard Shell Case

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard: A Faithful Recreation of a Legendary Instrument

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard is a meticulously crafted signature model that captures the essence of Joe Bonamassa’s prized 1955 Les Paul with its exceptionally rare Copper Iridescent finish. This unique finish was originally created for display at the 1955 NAMM Show, and as Joe describes it, “From a distance, it looks brown, but in direct light, it has gold metal flake in the finish.” With its vintage style, powerful P-90 pickups, and authentic details, this guitar is a must-have for any Bonamassa fan or vintage Les Paul enthusiast.

Vintage Style with Modern Playability

The Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard features a mahogany body with a maple top, providing the classic combination of warmth and brightness that Les Pauls are known for. The Custom ’59 Rounded C neck profile and long neck tenon offer comfortable playability and increased sustain, making this guitar feel and sound like a true vintage instrument. The laurel fingerboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays adds to the vintage vibe while offering smooth playability across the 22 medium jumbo frets.

Authentic P-90 Tone with 50s Wiring

Equipped with Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar pickups in both the neck and bridge positions, this Les Paul delivers the classic, fat, single-coil tones that are perfect for blues, rock, and jazz. The P-90s are wired to CTS® potentiometers and Mallory™ capacitors with 50s-style wiring, ensuring you get the rich, dynamic sound that made the original Les Pauls legendary. The 3-way Epiphone toggle switch allows you to easily switch between pickups or blend them together for a wide range of tones.

High-Quality Hardware and Special Details

The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece provide excellent tuning stability and sustain, while the Epiphone Deluxe tuners ensure accurate and smooth tuning. This model comes with a unique brown/pink hardshell case featuring Joe Bonamassa's "Nerdville" graphics, making it a truly special collector's item.

Specifications:

Body

• Body Style: Les Paul
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top: Maple
• Binding: Single Ply, Top and Fretboard
• Body Finish: Gloss

Neck

• Profile: Custom '59 Rounded C
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Light Cherry, Gloss
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 1.692" (43.0 mm)
• Inlays: Pearloid Trapezoid
• Joint: Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar
• Bridge Pickup: Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors, 50s Wiring
• Pickup Selector: 3-way Epiphone Toggle
• Output Jack: 1/4" Epiphone

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Epiphone Deluxe
• Pickguard: 1959 Les Paul; Cream, No Bevel
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell; Black
• Control Knobs: Copper Iridescent Speed with Dial Pointer
• Switch Tip: Ivory
• Switch Washer: Cream with Gold Text
• Jack Plate Cover: Cream
• Control Covers: Dark Brown
• Strap Buttons: 2 (Bottom and Upper Bout)
• Pickup Covers: Cream Soapbar

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Brown/Pink Hardshell with Gold Bonamassa "Nerdville" Graphics
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity

This guitar ships fully insured with signature required.