Key Features
- Match Joe Bonamassa lick-for-lick, on a recreation of his rare '58 Black Beauty
- Endless sustain and vintage feel courtesy of era-correct construction
- Hard-hitting humbucker sound from the Epiphone ProBucker pickups
- Look and sound the part on a guitar designed and specified by the man himself
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Custom Outfit, Ebony Overview
Blues, deluxe. In the world of rock and blues, no guitar matches a '58 Black Beauty. Until now. The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Custom puts pure blues passion in the palm of your hand. Put the soul back in your solos, with a trio of Epiphone ProBucker pickups, hand-picked by Bonamassa to recreate the versatile and exhilarating sound of his original '58 Gibson.
Passionate about playability. For an authentic '58 feel and near-endless sustain, Bonamassa specified a chunky, 50's-style build and a stunning ebony fretboard. The Bonamassa Black Beauty's iconic look comes courtesy of exclusive vintage-style tuners, classic gold hardware, and custom, eye-catching yellow binding on the body and neck. A luxury, custom-designed hardcase completes a limited edition Black Beauty box-set that won't leave you blue.
Product Ref: 163373
Full Description
View Full DescriptionHumbuckers with heritage
Play with heart and soul. Gibson's infamous BurstBucker pickups have defined rock'n'roll guitar tone for generations. With their ProBucker three-pickup set, Epiphone recreates that classic, creamy sound in a guitar that's affordable for players of all levels. With a pair of ProBucker 2s and one ProBucker 3, the perfect tone for your centrepiece solo or raucous riff is always just within reach.
Exacting electronics
The unsung heroes. The individual electronic components that go to make up a modern electric guitar are often overlooked. Not when Joe Bonamassa designs a Black Beauty. World-renowned for his unbeatable tones, Joe knows that even the best guitar construction can be let down by cheap components. The CTS tone and volume pots with Orange Drop capacitors included on the Bonamassa LP Custom ensure a rich, resonant sound with every turn.
Supreme construction
Exquisite ebony and magical mahogany. Epiphone knows how to get the most out of a guitar's design. The Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty's solid mahogany body has a traditional construction, without the weight-saving chambers of modern designs. This, combined with a mahogany set-neck creates a guitar with incredible sustain, perfect for soulful, lingering leads. The elegant ebony fretboard's bright, crisp tone perfectly complements the mahogany's warmth, as well as providing the ideal playing surface for breath-taking string bends.
About Joe Bonamassa
Legendary. Guitar mastermind Joe Bonamassa has redefined blues-rock playing over his 30-year career. From opening for the iconic B.B. King at just 12 years old, to his Grammy nomination in 2013 – Bonomassa is no stranger to musical success. His old-school, blues-rock sound takes us all back to the core roots of vintage guitar tone. Now, in collaboration with Epiphone, Bonomassa’s distinct sound can be yours, with the release of this stunning signature model.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty Les Paul Custom Outfit, Ebony
- PC: EIJBLCEBGH3
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Mahogany
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany 50s Profile
- Neck Radius: 12.01"
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale Length: 24.724"
- Frets: Medium Jumbol
Hardware and Electronics
- Pickups; ProBucker 2 (Neck & Middle), ProBucker 3 (Bridge)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS® potentiometers, Orange Drop® capacitors
- Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
- Tuning Machines: Epiphone Historic
Miscellaneous
- Included: Hardshell case, certificate of authenticity binder
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
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