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Gibson Custom Unveils: Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition Available at www.Gibson.com
| As it celebrates 130 years of making the most iconic guitars in the world, Gibson has been shaping the sound of music since 1894, when its founder, Orville Gibson, designed and built his earliest-known musical instrument in his workshop. Gibson Custom continues to expand its partnership with world-famous blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa with the launch of the Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition. Only 50 of these exceptional guitars, handmade by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, TN, are a part of this remarkable limited run, artfully aged to match the original by the Murphy Lab in the Antique Natural finish. For more information, visit www.gibson.com. |
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| Above: Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition. In Joe Bonamassa’s epic guitar collection, one of his most prized and famous guitars is “Amos,” an original 1958 Gibson Flying V™. Amos got its name and customized truss rod cover from a gentleman named Amos Arthur, the owner of Arthur’s Music in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gibson’s ledgers show that this particular Flying V was shipped to his store on May 29, 1958. The guitar was eventually sold to Pete Mitchell of Ernest Tubb’s band, and in the mid-70s, it ended up in the hands of none other than Norm Harris of Norman’s Rare Guitars. Over the years, this guitar has appeared in many notable guitar books and even in the 1984 movie, This Is Spinal Tap. Joe purchased Amos from Norm Harris almost ten years ago and this beautiful instrument continues to inspire him to this day, regularly featured both live and in the studio. This special Collector’s Edition limited run of replications uses new 3D scanning technology and ultra-precise Murphy Lab aging techniques to aid in handcrafting an effective clone of Amos. Every detail has been thoughtfully replicated, from the exact playing wear to the sonic character and solid Brazilian rosewood fretboard. Only 50 of these exceptional instruments have been handmade by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop and Murphy Lab in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of this extraordinary Collector’s Edition run. Explore the new Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition HERE. Watch/share Joe Bonamassa’s interview with Gibson Gear Guide Channel host Dinesh Lekhraj as he unboxes the new Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition model HERE. |
| Click on the image to play the video Watch/share the interview below with Joe Bonamassa as he shows off the “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition from Gibson Custom, as well as the newly released Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard HERE. |
| Click on the image to play the video This partnership with Gibson Custom celebrates the timeless synergy between the brand and Joe’s musical trajectory. Joe’s latest release Live At The Hollywood Bowl immortalizes Joe’s first-ever performance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in August 2023. Accompanied by an impressive ensemble of 40 orchestra members, Bonamassa delivered an unforgettable performance. Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra showcases Bonamassa’s virtuosic blend of blues and rock and elevates fan-favorite tracks with grandiose orchestral arrangements by some of Hollywood’s finest – David Campbell, Trevor Rabin, and Jeff Bova. “Very few gigs represent my journey in music more than the Hollywood Bowl. I moved to Los Angeles in 2003 in search of opportunity, and cheaper rent than New York City. My first gig at The Mint was attended by 5 of my friends. We have played The Greek Theatre many times since, but the Bowl has always been a dream. The orchestra and the sheer scale of the event and venue are something I will never forget. I am so grateful that we filmed this special event in my life,” reminisces Bonamassa. Watch Bonamassa’s performance of “Twenty-Four Hour Blues” from Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra HERE and order the new live concert album and film HERE. Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians today. A three-time GRAMMY®-nominee, Bonamassa earned his 28th #1 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart with his most recent live concert album and film. Catch Joe Bonamassa on his fall and winter tours: U.S. FALL 2024 TOUROctober 26 – Henderson, NV – Lee’s Family ForumOctober 28 – Santa Barbara, CA – The Granada TheatreOctober 30 – Rancho Mirage, CA – The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho MirageNovember 1 – Tucson, AZ – The Linda Ronstadt Music HallNovember 2 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial TheatreNovember 3 – Long Beach, CA – Terrace TheaterNovember 5 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Civic TheatreNovember 7 – San Jose, CA – San Jose CivicNovember 8 – Sacramento, CA – SAFE Credit Union Convention CenterNovember 9 – Reno, NV – Grand TheatreNovember 12 – Portland, OR – Keller AuditoriumNovember 13 – Boise, ID – Morrison CenterNovember 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles TheaterNovember 17 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Civic CenterNovember 19 – Park City, KS – Park City ArenaNovember 20 – Springfield, MO – Juanita K. Hammons HallNovember 22 – Minneapolis, MN – State TheatreNovember 23 – Minneapolis, MN – State TheatreNovember 26 – Springfield, IL – UIS Performing Arts CenterNovember 27- Appleton, WI – Fox Cities Performing Arts CenterNovember 29 – Davenport, IA – Adler TheatreNovember 30 – Des Moines, IA – Des Moines Civic Center U.S. SPRING 2025 TOURFebruary 16 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge ArenaFebruary 19 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside TheaterFebruary 21 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago TheatreFebruary 22 – Cleveland, OH – Playhouse SquareFebruary 25 – Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Buffalo TheatreFebruary 27 – New York City, NY – Beacon TheatreFebruary 28 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at FenwayMarch 1 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort & CasinoMarch 3 – Easton, PA – State TheatreMarch 5 – Charleston, WV – Clay CenterMarch 7 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event CenterMarch 8 – Atlanta, GA – Fox TheatreMarch 10 – Chattanooga, TN – Soldiers & Sailors Memorial AuditoriumMarch 12 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger CenterMarch 14 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens AuditoriumMarch 15 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine AmphitheatreMarch 16 – Mobile, AL – Saenger TheatreMarch 18 – Evans, GA – Columbia County Performing Arts CenterMarch 19 – Melbourne, FL – The King Center KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEAMarch 21-26 – Miami, FL – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea X EUROPE TOUR 2025April 21 – Glasgow, UK – SEC CentreApril 23 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita ArenaApril 25 – Liverpool, UK – M&S Bank ArenaApril 26 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint ArenaApril 27 – Brighton, UK – Brighton CentreApril 29 – Oberhausen, DE – Rudolf Weber ArenaApril 30 – Munich, DE – OlympiahalleMay 2 – Prague, CR – O2 UniversamMay 3 – Warsaw, PL – COS TorwarMay 6 – Hannover, DE – Zag ArenaMay 8 – Frankfort, DE – JahrhunderthalleMay 9 – Frankfort, DE – JahrhunderthalleMay 10 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto ArenaCheck out the new Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition: |
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