Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Signature Les Paul Goldtop 2012 Electric Guitar

This is 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.

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1050826229302

Weight: 9.7lbs

Serial: 12081508785

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the headstock demonstrate light to mild scratching, only visible under direct light at certain angles.

Neck: Overall very good condition. A previous repair is present to both sides of the nut running down to the 3rd fret, this has been repaired to a professional standard and presents no structural concerns when stress tested. All aspects of the neck and fingerboard demonstrate light scratching, only visible under direct light at certain angles. These markings do not affect playability.

Body: Overall very good condition. The edges of the rear face demonstrate light scuffing, most notably around the perimeter of the lower bout. A very light small indentation is apparent to the treble side of the controls, only visible under direct light and close scrutiny. Very light scratching to all aspects of the body is visible under direct light & close scrutiny.

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: Very good condition with light tarnishing of the tuners & mild scratching of the pickguard consistent with playwear.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-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.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics:

Fully functional.

Case & Accessories:

Original Epiphone Hard Case.

Very good condition with some light marking & tearing to the exterior. One latch is missing however the case remains secure. COA & strap locks included. Truss rod tool not included.