Here for sale we have an Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Signature Les Paul Goldtop. Made in China in 2012, this guitar features a set-neck construction comprising a Mahogany body with a Carved Hard Maple top, Mahogany neck and a 22 Medium Jumbo fret Rosewood fingerboard. This guitar is fitted with Chrome hardware including Locktone Tune-O-Matic bridge and StopBar tailpiece and a set of Grover Rotomatic tuning machines. The pickups installed are a pair of Gibson USA humbuckers, with a Burstbucker 2 in the neck and Burstbucker 3 in the bridge, these are wired to the standard Les Paul controls.
The Mahogany neck plays very well, the Rounded ‘D’ ‘59 profile filling the hand nicely, whilst the profile is certainly substantial, it remains slim enough for articulate playing, and with the Satin finish to the rear feels plenty fast enough for lead lines and solos. The Rosewood fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with its traditional 12" radius strikes a perfect balance between comfortable chord playing and practicality for lead lines and string bending. The Medium Jumbo frets offer a rock solid playing surface whilst enhancing vibrato feel.
The pair of Gibson USA humbuckers installed in this guitar offer a full and thick tone, exactly as you would expect for a Les Paul. The Burstbucker 2 in the neck delivers a warm low end, driving mids and rounded yet clear high frequencies, perfect for rock solo tones. The Burstbucker 3 in the bridge is hotter and provides a bright tone that saturates beautifully into distortion as you crank the gain, easily cutting through the mix. The traditional Les Paul control layout offers comprehensive control of your tone without over-complicating things.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Signature Les Paul Goldtop 2012 Electric Guitar
Brand - Epiphone
Model - Joe Bonamassa Signature Les Paul Goldtop
Finish - Goldtop
Year - 2012
Made In - China
Top - Carved Hard Maple
Body - Mahogany
Neck - Mahogany
Neck Profile - Rounded ‘D’ ‘59
Fingerboard - Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius - 12"
Frets - 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length- 24.75"
Nut Width - 1.692"
Pickups - Gibson USA Burstbucker 3 (bridge), Gibson USA Burstbucker 2 (neck)
Controls - 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone
Our ID: 1270226186823
Weight: 9.7lbs
Serial Number: 12081508785
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the headstock demonstrate light scratching and scuff marks, only visible under direct light at certain angles, as is common on gloss finishes. More notable markings are apparent below the E string tuning machine. A small finish imperfection is apparent to the treble side top edge.
Neck: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the neck demonstrate very light scratching, only apparent under close scrutiny. These cannot be felt beneath and strings or by the hand in playing position.
Body: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the body demonstrate light scratches and scuffing, only visible under direct light at certain angles. Most concentrated around the upper strap button. None of these markings have removed the finish to reveal the wood beneath.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included.
Hardware: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the metal hardware display light to mild tarnishing of the finish, the most apparent of these can be seen to the tuning machines. The B in Bonamassa has faded on the truss rod cover. A previous owner has installed strap locks, the original strap buttons are included.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 1.5mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Electrics:
Fully functional.
Case & Accessories:
Epiphone Brown Hard Case.
Overall good condition. All aspects of the case demonstrate light signs of previous use, with piercing of the leather in a small area. Please note that the rear clasp has broken and does not function, all other clasps function as they should.
COA, original Epiphone paperwork and original strap buttons all included.