The guitar was initially created for the 1955 NAMM show
Guitar manufacturer Epiphone expands its partnership with world-famous blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa with the launch of the Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard. The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard is now available worldwide at authorized Epiphone dealers, and online.
Bonamassa has one of the world’s most enviable guitar collections. One of his prized acquisitions is a 1955 Les Paul Standard with a very rare Copper Iridescent finish that was originally created for display at the 1955 NAMM Show.
“From a distance, it looks brown, but in direct light, it has gold metal flake in the finish,” says Bonamassa.
Epiphone’s Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard faithfully recreates this special guitar. It features the same Copper Iridescent color, a pair of Epiphone P-90 PRO pickups wired to CTS potentiometers and Mallory capacitors, a Custom ’59 Rounded C neck profile, a long neck tenon, and a “Nerdville” graphic hardshell case. This Epiphone 1955 Les Paul Standard is a passionate testament to Bonamassa’s unwavering commitment to the blues and its profound influence on his music.
The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard release is a nod to a pivotal period in the evolution of the Gibson Les Paul, in a finish guaranteed to turn heads. Whether you’re a Joe Bonamassa fan, a Les Paul enthusiast, or a musician seeking an instrument that stands out in both tone and appearance, the Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard is the perfect addition to your collection.
Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians today. A three-time Grammy nominee, Bonamassa earned his 28th No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart, with his most recent live concert album and film.
