
Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard, Copper Iridescent
A Joe Bonamassa Signature Les Paul Model With an Exceptionally Rare Finish Color Renowned guitarist Joe Bonamassa has one of the world’s most enviable guitar collections. One prized instrument is a 1955 Les Paul Standard with a very rare Copper Iridescent finish that was originally created for display at the 1955 NAMM Show. As Joe noted, “From a distance, it looks brown, but in direct light, it has gold metal flake in the finish.” 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, long neck tenon, and a “Nerdville” graphic hardshell case.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar / Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | Single-ply, Top and Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul |
| Bridge | LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar |
| Case | Brown/Pink Hardshell with Gold Bonamassa Nerdville Graphics |
| Control Covers | Dark Brown |
| Control Knobs | Copper Iridescent Speed with Dial Pointer |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors, 50s Wiring |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl (Aged), Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen |
| Jack Plate Cover | Cream |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon |
| Model | EIJB55CPINH3 |
| Neck Finish | Light Cherry, Gloss |
| Neck pickup | Epiphone P-90 PRO Soapbar |
| Nut | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Epiphone |
| Pickguard | 1959 Les Paul; Cream, No Bevel |
| Pickup Covers | Cream Soapbar |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Epiphone Toggle |
| Profile | Custom '59 Rounded C |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Upper Bout |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Ivory |
| Switchwasher | Cream with Gold Text |
| Tailpiece | LockTone Stop Bar |
| Top wood | Maple |
| Truss rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Bell; Black |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe |
| Street price | $849 |





