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Topic: Joe's Guitar

Hi all - newbie here.   Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place.   I basically want to know what is THE JB guitar to get.  There seems to be numerous versions of Gibsons.   It's all a little confusing with the various 2014 versions of 1959 this and gold top that.   Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

2 Reply by NPB_EST.1979 (edited by NPB_EST.1979 2014-10-08 16:07:08)

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When you say "THE" ... are you asking if money wasn't an issue, and if all were readily available?
I put these in order of price, though prices are not listed for upper models. Prices/rarity are the same... as well as what I personally would take first if given the option... other feel free to correct me if you feel this list is out of order!

Gibson Custom Shop "Skinnerburst" Aged & signed '59 sunburst reissue (50 made)
GibsonCustom Shop "Skinnerburst" Aged '59 sunburst reissue (100 made)
Gibson Custom Shop "Skinnerburst" VOS (vintage original spec) '59 sunburst reissue (150 made)
Gibson Collectors Choice #3 Les Paul "The Babe" aka Batman 1960 Resissue with tobacco burst and Bigsby tremolo
Gibson Custom Shop Bonamassa Candy Apple Blue VOS (rare)
Gibson Custom Shop Bonamassa Bonaburst (rare)
Gibson Custom Shop Bonamassa Gold Top VOS (more rare than aged)
Gibson Custom Shop Bonamassa Gold Top Aged
Gibson ES-335 Bonamassa Signature model $3599
Gigliotti GT Custom $4295
Gibson Les Paul Studio Bonamassa Gold Top (more common) $1400  http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPJB2GBCH/
Epiphone LesPaul Bonamassa Gold Top $899
Epiphone LesPaul Bonamassa Pelham Blue $899

This a list of treasure... good luck on your quest!

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Re: Joe's Guitar

Thank you Nic, that's very helpful.   There is a guitar on ebay for $9779.  Where would you rank that one?

Mike

4 Reply by cindyron (edited by cindyron 2014-10-08 13:54:36)

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mbovaird wrote:

Thank you Nic, that's very helpful.   There is a guitar on ebay for $9779.  Where would you rank that one?

Mike

hi Mike
You did not say which guitar on eBay. Are you referring to the aged Skinner Burst? That is the step below a Aged/ signed Skinner burst. Still a awesome guitar, if you have the $$ it is worth it.
The aged/signed skinner burst have the serial number written on the headstock by Joe and he signed it. The aged skinners and vos have standard serial numbers. Only 50 aged/signed were produced. I would put the aged skinner second on Nicks list.
Cheers Ron

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Thank you Ron.   The guitar is titled "2014 Gibson Custom JOE BONAMASSA 1959 Les Paul SKINNERBURST AGED unplayed/MINT!!"

So aged/signed is the one to have - IF you can find them.

I've had the same Yamaha guitar for a long time.  I'm in a position to buy something crazy like the aged/signed guitar.   Who needs a new car, right?  smile

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Re: Joe's Guitar

One other question:   What is a nice amp (tubes preferred) to go with the guitar?

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Re: Joe's Guitar

Sorry for all the questions, but would the one on ebay entitled "2014 Gibson Les Paul 1959 SKINNERBURST VOS Joe Bonamassa Lemonburst Reissu R9 59" be good?   Would it be considered "#2" on Nic's list?

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Re: Joe's Guitar

The Vos would be #2 on Nic's list, but just because he didn't put The Skinnerburst Aged and Signed at #1. As Ron said the real order should be:

#1 Skinnerburst Aged and Signed (hand signed by Joe) (50 made)
#2 Skinnerburst Aged (100 made)
#3 Skinnerburst VOS (150 made)

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9 Reply by NPB_EST.1979 (edited by NPB_EST.1979 2014-10-08 16:07:31)

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Re: Joe's Guitar

mbovaird wrote:

Thank you Ron.   The guitar is titled "2014 Gibson Custom JOE BONAMASSA 1959 Les Paul SKINNERBURST AGED unplayed/MINT!!"

So aged/signed is the one to have - IF you can find them.

I've had the same Yamaha guitar for a long time.  I'm in a position to buy something crazy like the aged/signed guitar.   Who needs a new car, right?  smile

These were around $7,000 when they were first being sold. Some dude's trying to make some money off of it. My opinion. If it's worth that $9,000 to you, go for it.

UPDATED LIST! THANKS ALL!

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Re: Joe's Guitar

mbovaird wrote:

One other question:   What is a nice amp (tubes preferred) to go with the guitar?

Constant revolving door with Joe's rig.

http://www.joebonamassagear.com/amps/

There are good amps that aren't as powerful. Depends how anal retentive you are to have 'exactly' what Joe has... Some good tube amps can be had for $500 budget or less as recommended by JB.

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mbovaird wrote:

One other question:   What is a nice amp (tubes preferred) to go with the guitar?

again.. question of money..

Marshall Silver Jubilee
http://www.blamepro.com/mar1360.htm

Dumble
http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/1 … ecial-demo


Carol-Ann JB100
http://www.carolannamps.com/

Van-Weelden Twinkleland
http://www.simoncampbell.com/equipment/ … winkleland


and a whole lot more.

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One guitar that was left off the list above, the Bonamassa signature Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop, my avatar. I bought mine in April of this year and I've played it every day since got it, and I love it. As far as amps are concerned, I would say try lots of them and chose what sounds good to YOU. Shortly after I got my Les Paul I bought a Marshall DSL40C, and I really like it, though before I bought it, I heard every conceivable opinion, from love it, to hate it. The bottom line is we can only recommend Guitars and Amps, ultimately you have to chose what makes you happy.

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Re: Joe's Guitar

mbovaird wrote:

Thank you Ron.   The guitar is titled "2014 Gibson Custom JOE BONAMASSA 1959 Les Paul SKINNERBURST AGED unplayed/MINT!!"

So aged/signed is the one to have - IF you can find them.

I've had the same Yamaha guitar for a long time.  I'm in a position to buy something crazy like the aged/signed guitar.   Who needs a new car, right?  smile

Hi I have two aged /signed Skinnerburst. Serial # 0001 and  #018. I have been thinking of selling #18. It will not be cheap. Say $16k

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Re: Joe's Guitar

I have a Gibson Custom Shop Candy Apple Blue Les Paul Standard and a Gibson Collectors Choice #3 Les Paul "The Babe" that are for sale. I also have a couple of Marshall Silver Jubiliee 2558's (2X12) to go too. If the OP or anyone else is interested please contact me.

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Nice list for sure....

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Spider wrote:

I have a Gibson Custom Shop Candy Apple Blue Les Paul Standard and a Gibson Collectors Choice #3 Les Paul "The Babe" that are for sale. I also have a couple of Marshall Silver Jubiliee 2558's (2X12) to go too. If the OP or anyone else is interested please contact me.

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Re: Joe's Guitar

Thanks everyone for your help.  I REALLY wanted a JB signed guitar, but couldn't do it.  I ended up buying a $3000 1950's style Les Paul.  I tried out all the Gibson's at the store and really liked the sound of this one.   I ended up with a Fender Blues something amp (EL-84 tube based).

I'll still keep an eye out for a JB signed guitar....maybe....maybe.....one day.

Thanks again everyone for your help.

Mike

18 Reply by Hogsniper (edited by Hogsniper 2014-10-09 20:14:44)

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Re: Joe's Guitar

mbovaird wrote:

Thanks everyone for your help.  I REALLY wanted a JB signed guitar, but couldn't do it.  I ended up buying a $3000 1950's style Les Paul.  I tried out all the Gibson's at the store and really liked the sound of this one.   I ended up with a Fender Blues something amp (EL-84 tube based).

I'll still keep an eye out for a JB signed guitar....maybe....maybe.....one day.

Thanks again everyone for your help.

Mike

You got what felt right that is what is important.  Congratulations!