• From: Massachusetts, USA
  • Registered: 2014-04-12
  • Posts: 663

Topic: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

Its not for me, but it is interesting. Limited edition, comes with a nice case, tickets and M & G. I expect they will go fast!


http://shop.jbonamassa.com/collections/equipment

Play some cards & drink black coffee,
How I’d love to see you smile....
JBLP Std Goldtop
2015 R9 LP
  • From: skamokawa, wa.
  • Registered: 2012-04-08
  • Posts: 240

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

I have one of these guitars and they are REALLY good! Great tone, weight, neck carve and finish.

3 Reply by RoadcaseBoy (edited by RoadcaseBoy 2016-09-30 11:43:22)

  • From: Seymour Duncan's Hometown, NJ
  • Registered: 2012-03-05
  • Posts: 2,309

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

Joe Bonamassa’s Guitar Spotlight: 1963 Gibson Firebird I “Treasure” (4:38 - Upload 9/30/16)
https://youtu.be/rt6-SwhCqOg (JoeBonamassaTV - PremierGuitar.com)

"I was in Space for less than 2 weeks … and suddenly Jeaniene’s back … half the Band is off the gd wagon … we have comedians opening for us … and the nice kid that ran our website is now a kleptof’nmaniac.  Boy ... did you guys miss me!!"  Phil Valentine - Road Manager - Staton House Band

JBLP#251 (unaged) ... thank you Ron.
  • From: skamokawa, wa.
  • Registered: 2012-04-08
  • Posts: 240

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

HOLY CRAP! Thank you!!! I had not seen that.
Dan Silverman

  • From: London
  • Registered: 2016-08-13
  • Posts: 22

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

Nice story behind the guitar too. Cool.

6 Reply by RoadcaseBoy (edited by RoadcaseBoy 2016-10-01 09:27:05)

  • From: Seymour Duncan's Hometown, NJ
  • Registered: 2012-03-05
  • Posts: 2,309

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

skamokawa wrote:

HOLY CRAP! Thank you!!! I had not seen that.
Dan Silverman


Your Welcome ... congrats and best wishes on your NGD!!

Here are some slightly extended versions Epiphone uploaded yesterday as well (9/30/16) ... which you may have seen by now ... but just wanted to post the links here ... great intro of Joe just doing his thing ...

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Firebird-1 : Tobacco Sunburst
https://youtu.be/Mo7iKWscsSs (OfficialEpiphone)

and ...
The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Firebird-1 : Polymist Gold
https://youtu.be/FHilYw2oQuI (OfficialEpiphone)

The Inspiration For The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Firebird-1
https://youtu.be/8VF3EbZ2kpE (OfficialEpiphone)

"I was in Space for less than 2 weeks … and suddenly Jeaniene’s back … half the Band is off the gd wagon … we have comedians opening for us … and the nice kid that ran our website is now a kleptof’nmaniac.  Boy ... did you guys miss me!!"  Phil Valentine - Road Manager - Staton House Band

JBLP#251 (unaged) ... thank you Ron.
  • From: Massachusetts, USA
  • Registered: 2014-04-12
  • Posts: 663

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

The tobacco burst is sold out, 600 sold out as pre order. I knew they wouldn't last long. At least I don't have to keep asking myself "should I?"

Play some cards & drink black coffee,
How I’d love to see you smile....
JBLP Std Goldtop
2015 R9 LP

8 Reply by macg1 (edited by macg1 2016-10-02 17:40:23)

  • macg1
  • BONAMETAL
  • Offline
  • From: St. Petersburg, FL
  • Registered: 2010-01-21
  • Posts: 1,020

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

Epiphone is Greek for "regret." I am sure it is a good beginner's instrument and sure beats a Squier. It is priced right for sure, so I will be looking forward to the demos that come out. That said, the newer production Gibson Birds aren't anything to write home about either.

Amp: Firebird Musical Amplifiers
Guitars:62 LP SG , 02 FB VII, JB FB I, 76 Electra Omega, 64 Firebird V, 73 LPC, 61 Custom Tele, 59 and 60 Melody Maker
Effects: Mythos Chupacabra, Strymon Deco/Flint
  • macg1
  • BONAMETAL
  • Offline
  • From: St. Petersburg, FL
  • Registered: 2010-01-21
  • Posts: 1,020

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

Finally watched the videos. I must say, they sound pretty good. I would like it to compare to my 64.

Amp: Firebird Musical Amplifiers
Guitars:62 LP SG , 02 FB VII, JB FB I, 76 Electra Omega, 64 Firebird V, 73 LPC, 61 Custom Tele, 59 and 60 Melody Maker
Effects: Mythos Chupacabra, Strymon Deco/Flint

10 Reply by RickB (edited by RickB 2016-10-03 09:46:30)

  • RickB
  • RickB
  • BONAMEGAMETAL
  • Offline
  • From: San Diego
  • Registered: 2009-10-30
  • Posts: 12,198

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

skamokawa wrote:

HOLY CRAP! Thank you!!! I had not seen that.
Dan Silverman

i can see your smile from here. big_smile
I've heard it sing a dozen times, at least, live. One of Joe's 'can't miss that ballsy tone' guitars.
Thanks for the gift to all of us.
Dan, You Rock!

Free download from Vienna! http://mbsy.co/bNLR
Lots of unique videos of Joe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwd5vL8fXTw
Buy Joe's merchandise here. http://www.jbonamassa.com/affiliates/id … hp?id=1381

RickB's Website

11 Reply by RoadcaseBoy (edited by RoadcaseBoy 2016-10-03 10:52:19)

  • From: Seymour Duncan's Hometown, NJ
  • Registered: 2012-03-05
  • Posts: 2,309

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

RickB wrote:
skamokawa wrote:

HOLY CRAP! Thank you!!! I had not seen that.
Dan Silverman

i can see your smile from here. big_smile
I've heard it sing a dozen times, at least, live. One of Joe's 'can't miss that ballsy tone' guitars.
Thanks for the gift to all of us.
Dan, You Rock!


Wanted to post this Thread from MyLesPaul when I saw it pop up into the Actives a week or so ago ... but didn't know how public / private Mr. Silverman is ... but given the Internet ... is anything nowadays? smile 

Great back story told by another Member on that Forum ... and since Joe is part of it ... this Forum is a good place to read about it as well.

There are two links to click on (Prior Threads) in the first Post ... to read how things unfolded.

Congrats Mr. Silverman

Guitar Karma featuring Joe Bonamassa (posted on MyLesPaul.com by member LPCollector)
http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375229

"I was in Space for less than 2 weeks … and suddenly Jeaniene’s back … half the Band is off the gd wagon … we have comedians opening for us … and the nice kid that ran our website is now a kleptof’nmaniac.  Boy ... did you guys miss me!!"  Phil Valentine - Road Manager - Staton House Band

JBLP#251 (unaged) ... thank you Ron.
  • From: skamokawa, wa.
  • Registered: 2012-04-08
  • Posts: 240

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

OH GEEZE, Don't call me Mr.! I'm just Dan. When I gave Joe Treasure, I never thought about anything but, just getting it to him. It quickly went public. I'm fine with or without that. Thank you Rick and LPCollector, Mark is a great guy and friend!!!
The Epiphone is a fine guitar in every respect. I can't find anything to nit pick about it. Just try one and you will see and hear what I'm talking about!

13 Reply by RoadcaseBoy (edited by RoadcaseBoy 2016-10-10 18:04:28)

  • From: Seymour Duncan's Hometown, NJ
  • Registered: 2012-03-05
  • Posts: 2,309

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

How about "Mr. Dan"? ... such a great chapter in Joe B. Guitar History ... much respect. smile

Epiphone posted up (10/10/16) a 3 minute in-house demo video of the Firebird
The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Firebird-I
https://youtu.be/K58uZmZSRuM (OfficialEpiphone )


Epiphone proudly presents the new Ltd. Ed. Joe Bonamassa "Treasure" Firebird-I, the fourth Joe Bonamassa signature model in Epiphone’s long friendship with the most critically acclaimed guitarist of our generation. Featuring the ProBucker™ FB720, a one-of-a-kind faithful recreation of the original early 60s Firebird pickup. Plus Kluson®’s superb re-issue of the original Firebird/Banjo style tuners! The “Treasure” Firebird-I comes in two color finishes, Polymist Gold and Tobacco Sunburst and includes a Hand-Signed Certificate of Authenticity signed by Joe Bonamassa.

"I was in Space for less than 2 weeks … and suddenly Jeaniene’s back … half the Band is off the gd wagon … we have comedians opening for us … and the nice kid that ran our website is now a kleptof’nmaniac.  Boy ... did you guys miss me!!"  Phil Valentine - Road Manager - Staton House Band

JBLP#251 (unaged) ... thank you Ron.
  • DougH
  • DougH
  • BONAMETAL
  • Offline
  • From: Toronto, Canada
  • Registered: 2011-04-01
  • Posts: 1,700

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

So why is it the Gold version has the a hard shell case but the Tobacco Burst gets a gig bag

---------------

(If only I had 1% of Joe's guitar talent)
  • From: Charleston, SC
  • Registered: 2011-03-13
  • Posts: 346

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

I'm wondering if the sunburst Firebirds are no longer limited to 600. They're available for presale again, and no longer mention a limiting number.

JBLP (aged) 293, JBLP STD, JB ES-335, JBLP Studio, JBLP Goldtop Epi, JBLP Inverness Green Epi.
  • Registered: 2016-10-31
  • Posts: 1

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

Hello all,
Long time reader, first time to post to the forum. I pre ordered one of the sunburst Firebird's from Sweetwater, and my sales engineer said the expected ship date was towards the end of November. I was really hoping to get my hands on one before then. Has anyone else had any luck getting one?

  • From: skamokawa, wa.
  • Registered: 2012-04-08
  • Posts: 240

Re: JB Signature Epiphone Firebird

emathe00 wrote:

Hello all,
Long time reader, first time to post to the forum. I pre ordered one of the sunburst Firebird's from Sweetwater, and my sales engineer said the expected ship date was towards the end of November. I was really hoping to get my hands on one before then. Has anyone else had any luck getting one?

See post #2. You are going to love it!