Epiphone Joe Bonamassa '59 Les Paul Custom - Antique Ebony

 Epiphone Joe Bonamassa '59 Les Paul Custom - Antique Ebony

If you're looking for a guitar with classic style, modern playability, and a killer story, the Epiphone Joe Bonamassa '59 Les Paul Custom is an absolute showstopper. This limited-edition beauty is a faithful tribute to one of blues-rock legend Joe Bonamassa's most prized instruments: a rare 1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom. While the original Les Paul Custom earned the nickname "Black Beauty" and is famed for its triple-pickup configuration, Joe's is a unique two-pickup custom order, which is the exact configuration Epiphone meticulously recreates here. This all-mahogany solidbody features an Antique Ebony finish with beautiful aged multi-ply binding on the body and headstock, giving it a truly vintage and elegant feel.

Dig into the tone, and you’ll find that signature Les Paul warmth and punch, thanks to the all-mahogany construction. But the real secret weapon here is the pair of Epiphone ProBucker™ Custom pickups. These humbuckers are designed to capture that coveted PAF-style growl and are wired with high-quality CTS® potentiometers, ensuring you get outstanding reliability and exceptional tonal versatility, whether you’re playing searing blues licks or fat rock riffs. The mahogany neck is carved to a comfortable 1959 Rounded Medium C profile, topped with a gorgeous bound ebony fretboard that delivers a fast, smooth playing experience. From its Gold hardware—including Grover® Imperial™ tuners and a Bigsby® B70 vibrato—to its iconic Custom Split Diamond headstock inlay, this guitar is built for both stunning visuals and amazing sound. The Les Paul Custom model's legacy has been embraced by countless famous players over the decades, including Jimmy Page, Ace Frehley, Randy Rhoads, and Joe Bonamassa himself.

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Highlights

• Faithful tribute to a unique, two-pickup 1959 "Black Beauty" Les Paul Custom from Joe Bonamassa's rare collection.

• Powered by Epiphone ProBucker™ Custom humbuckers, delivering that coveted, punchy PAF-style tone.

• Classic all-mahogany body construction for exceptional warmth and sustain.

• Features premium Gold hardware, including the iconic Bigsby® B70 vibrato and precise Grover® Imperial™ tuners.

• Equipped with a comfortable 1959 Rounded Medium C neck profile and an elegant bound ebony fretboard.

Specifications

• Body Wood: Mahogany

• Top Wood: Mahogany (All-Mahogany Body)

• Neck Wood: Mahogany

• Left/Right Handed: Right

• Fretboard Wood: Ebony

• Scale Length: 24.75"/628.65mm

• Fretboard Radius: 12" (Standard Epiphone LP radius, cross-reference)

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Pearloid Block Inlays on a Bound Ebony Fretboard

• Neck Profile: 1959 Rounded Medium C

• Finish: Antique Ebony

• Hardware: Gold Plating

• Tuners: Grover Imperial™

• Neck Pickup: ProBucker™ Custom Humbucker

• Middle Pickup: None

• Bridge Pickup: ProBucker™ Custom Humbucker

• Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® Potentiometers

• Bridge: LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™

• Tailpiece: Bigsby® B70 Vibrato

• Nut Width: 1.69"/43mm

• Manufacturer Part Number: EIJBLPCBGB1

All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!