Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom, Dark Wine Red
A Very Unique SG Custom for a One of a Kind Artist Renowned guitarist Joe Bonamassa is also a world-class guitar collector. One of his prized acquisitions is a 1963 Gibson SG™ Custom with some unusual features, including a unique smoothly contoured neck heel joint and a Dark Cherry Red finish - a rarity for that model and year. Epiphone’s Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom faithfully recreates the magic of this unique guitar. It features the same smooth neck joint contour, a Maestro™ Vibrola™, classic SG Custom cosmetics, gold-plated hardware, and three powerful Epiphone ProBucker™ pickups. It comes with a Custom Hardshell case with a goldenrod plush interior and Epiphone and Joe Bonamassa exterior graphics, and a certificate of authenticity.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | One Piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | ProBucker 2 / ProBucker 3 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Binding | 5-ply Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body shape | SG |
| Body Styles | SG |
| Bridge | LockTone Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | ProBucker 3 |
| Case | Custom Hardshell; Black with Goldenrod Plush Interior, Epiphone and Bonamassa Exterior Graphics |
| Control Covers | Black |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hat with Gold Reflector and Nickel Dial Pointer |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone; CTS Potentiometers, Mallory Capacitors |
| Finish | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo and Custom Split Diamond Inlay in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Smooth Countour |
| Middle pickup | ProBucker 2 |
| Model | EIGJB63SGCWRGH3 |
| Mounting Rings | Black |
| Neck pickup | ProBucker 2 |
| Nut | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft 1/4" |
| Pickguard | White; 3-ply |
| Pickup Covers | Gold |
| Pickup Selector | Switchcraft 3-way Toggle (Bridge, Bridge + Middle, Neck) |
| Profile | SlimTaper C |
| Saddle Material | Nylon |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Below Heel |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | White |
| Switchwasher | Black with Gold Text |
| Tailpiece | Maestro Vibrola |
| Truss rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black Bell, 2-ply |
| Tuner Plating | Gold |
| Tuners | Kluson Waffleback |
| Street price | $1,399 |
