Joe Bonamassa Signature Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Joe Bonamassa is known worldwide not only for his exceptional guitar playing, but also as a world-class collector. One of the most prized instruments in his collection is a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Often referred to as the “Black Beauty,” late-1950s Les Paul Customs are already highly sought after, but Joe’s example is even more distinctive: a rare custom version with a two-pickup configuration instead of the standard three-pickup layout, along with Grover Imperial tuners and a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece.

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1959 Les Paul Custom faithfully recreates this remarkable instrument at a more accessible price point. It features an all-mahogany body finished in Antique Ebony, with aged multi-ply binding for an authentic vintage-inspired look. The mahogany neck uses a 1959 Rounded Medium C profile and is topped with a bound ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid block inlays.

The multi-bound 1960s Kalamazoo-style headstock features the Epiphone logo and the iconic Custom Split Diamond in mother of pearl, while a Graph Tech nut helps ensure solid tuning stability.

A pair of Epiphone ProBucker Custom pickups provides powerful, expressive tone, with individual volume and tone controls using high-quality CTS potentiometers. Gold hardware throughout, including the LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge, Grover Imperial tuners, and Bigsby B70 vibrato, completes the luxurious and classic appearance while adding tonal versatility and visual character.

This limited-edition Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ’59 Les Paul Custom includes a certificate of authenticity and a hardshell case with Joe Bonamassa “Nerdville” graphics. It is a fitting tribute to both a legendary guitarist and one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made.

Specifications

Body
Binding: Aged/Yellowed 7-Ply Top, 5-Ply Back and Headstock, Ivory Single-Ply Fretboard
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Style: Les Paul

Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12.0"
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Pearloid Block
Joint: Glued-In, Set Neck, Long Tenon
Neck Material: Mahogany
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.69"
Profile: 1959 Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75"

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: ProBucker Custom
Neck Pickup: ProBucker Custom
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS Potentiometers
Output Jack: 1/4"
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle

Hardware
Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Control Covers: Black
Control Knobs: Black Top Hat
Finish: Gold
Jack Plate Cover: Black 3-Ply Square
Mounting Rings: Black
Pickguard: Black Les Paul 5-Ply
Pickup Covers: Gold
Strap Buttons: 2 – Bottom and Upper Bout, Gold
Switch Tip: Amber
Switch Washer: Black with Gold Hot Stamp
Tailpiece: Bigsby B70 Vibrato
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover: Black 2-Ply Bell, Les Paul Custom
Tuner Plating: Gold
Tuning Machines: Grover Imperial

Miscellaneous
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
Model: EIJBLPCBGB1
Case: Hardshell Case with Joe Bonamassa Nerdville Graphics
Headstock: 60s Kalamazoo
Headstock Inlay: Epiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
String Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046