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Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard Available Worldwide at www.Epiphone.com
For over 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to expand 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 on www.epiphone.com. Heralded by Guitar World as “arguably the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Joe 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 Joe 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. |
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard in Copper Iridescent finish. 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. Explore the new Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard, HERE. Watch/share Joe Bonamassa’s interview with Gibson Gear Guide Channel host Dinesh Lekhraj as he tests out the 1955 Les Paul Standard and teases the forthcoming HERE. |
Click on the image to play the video Watch/share the interview below with Joe Bonamassa as he shows off the forthcoming “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition Ltd. from Gibson Custom, which will drop next week on October 8 HERE. |
Click on the image to play the video This partnership with Epiphone 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, but also 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 tour in the following cities: 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 CenterKEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEAMarch 21-26 – Miami, FL – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea XEUROPE 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 Arena Check out the new Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard: |
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard in Copper Iridescent finish. |
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard front headstock |
Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard |
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