Weight: 9 LBS 5 OZ
The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ’59 Les Paul Custom brings one of Joe’s rarest “Black Beauty” guitars to players everywhere. Modeled after his late-’50s two-pickup Les Paul Custom with a factory Bigsby vibrato, this recreation blends vintage character with stage-ready reliability. Its all-mahogany body and neck are paired with a bound ebony fingerboard and aged multi-ply binding for an unmistakably classic look. Finished in Antique Ebony and complete with gold hardware, it captures the feel of Joe’s prized original while delivering modern playability built for years of performance.
ProBucker Pickups With Vintage Voice and Modern Punch
At the heart of the ’59 Les Paul Custom are dual Epiphone ProBucker Custom humbuckers, voiced for PAF-style warmth and clarity. They produce singing sustain, rich midrange, and articulate highs that respond beautifully to picking dynamics. CTS potentiometers keep the signal pure, offering smooth control for nuanced tone shaping whether you’re running clean or driving an amp hard. Every note cuts through with the definition that defines Bonamassa’s sound.
Bigsby Vibrato and Grover Hardware for Expressive Performance
A factory-installed Bigsby B70 vibrato gives this Les Paul Custom expressive pitch control—from subtle shimmer to wide bends—without compromising tuning stability. A LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Grover Imperial tuners ensure rock-solid performance and precise adjustments. Each detail, from the vintage-style Imperial buttons to the smooth vibrato arm, reflects the design of Joe’s original instrument while adding the dependability modern players expect.
Built for Collectors and Performers
This Les Paul Custom delivers the tone, feel, and visual impact worthy of its namesake. The all-mahogany build resonates with warmth and sustain, while the ebony fretboard and 1959 Rounded Medium C neck carve offer effortless playability. Plus, each guitar ships in a Bonamassa “Nerdville” hardshell case, ready for the studio, stage, or your guitar room display. In summary, the Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ’59 Les Paul Custom captures a piece of guitar history—reborn for players who demand tone, style, and authenticity in every note.
Features
Mahogany body with aged multi-ply binding for durability and vintage style
1959 Rounded Medium C-shaped mahogany neck for smooth play during long sessions
Bound ebony fretboard with pearloid block inlays for precise finger placement
ProBucker Custom pickups deliver punchy tones with tonal versatility
Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece adds expressive pitch control to solos
LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge ensures accurate intonation and stable tuning
Grover Imperial tuners provide reliable tuning adjustments during performances
Graph Tech nut reduces string friction and improves tuning stability
Includes certificate of authenticity and hardshell case with Joe Bonamassa Nerdville graphics
Specifications:
General
Product type: Solidbody electric guitar
Series: Joe Bonamassa Signature
Body
Body shape: Les Paul
Body wood: Mahogany
Top wood: None
Body finish: Antique Ebony
Binding: Aged/yellowed 7-ply top, 5-ply back and headstock, single-ply fretboard
Neck
Neck wood: Mahogany
Neck shape: 1959 Rounded Medium C
Neck joint: Set
Scale length: 24.75"
Truss rod: Adjustable
Nut width: 1.69"
Nut material: Graph Tech
Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
Material: Ebony
Radius: 12"
Inlays: Pearloid block
Number of frets: 22
Electronics
Configuration: HH
Neck pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Custom humbucker
Bridge pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Custom humbucker
Controls: Individual volume, individual tone (CTS potentiometers)
Switching: 3-way toggle
Hardware
Bridge type: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Bigsby B70 vibrato
Tuning machines: Grover Imperial
Control knobs: Black top hat
Hardware finish: Gold
Other
Strings: Nickel wound, .010–.046
Case: Hardshell with Joe Bonamassa “Nerdville” graphics
Orientation: Right handed