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Topic: A "Custom" Gibson Les Paul Standard VOS 2012 JB Finish

Hi Im new here but have followed & promoted Joe Bonamassa since late 2010

Interested in the VOS 2012 that was made in limited numbers I was egger to get one but because of the high price tag I wasn't able to afford one.

But heres the solution I came up with, I precured a Les Paul Standard 2008 in Desert Burst and here is the result:

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k56 … M_0375.jpg

Essentially I gutted the model and rebuilt in mostly myself from scratch doing the following

  • 4x 500k CTS Pots

  • 50's Wiring

  • 2x US Made Bumble Bee's

  • Replaced the Neutrik Jack for a Switchcraft & Chrome Cover

  • Dropped the taipliece and reversed the strings

  • Fitted Black Hardware

  • "Custom Shop" Bonamassa Truss Rod

  • Finally adding 6x Cresent Moon Tuner heads


The result is a Guitar I REALLY love and is a joy to play

Just curious to know if im the only one to have this idea?

Gibson Les Paul Standard Joe Bonamassa VOS 2012 Custom (Manchester 2013 Signed)
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Re: A "Custom" Gibson Les Paul Standard VOS 2012 JB Finish

Good idea mate, end result looks rather cool as well!

PS: You on the MLF? Just noticed you follow chappers in your sig!