2014 Gibson Custom Shop Joe Bonamassa '59 Les Paul Tom Murphy Aged - Skinnerburst

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*Available for £13495 with payment by bank transfer. Email us at info@jordanguitars.co.uk to arrange discount* Super-rare Joe Bonamassa signature aged 1959 Les Paul. Unlike modern Murphy Lab guitars, this was hand-aged by the legendary Tom Murphy himself, is in mint condition, and is number 24 of only 100 ever made.   If you’re looking for a true collector’s Les Paul, the Joe Bonamassa "Skinnerburst" is one of the most sought-after and highly detailed reissues Gibson has ever produced. Based on Joe Bonamassa’s original '59 Les Paul, this model has been meticulously recreated to match every detail of the real “Skinnerburst”, right down to the unique wear patterns, finish fading, and feel.   The Aged Dirty Lemon Burst finish is pure vintage perfection. Thanks to Tom Murphy’s legendary aging process, the lacquer checking, dings, and subtle wear all look and feel incredibly authentic—like a well-loved, played-for-decades Burst. The figuring on the top is gorgeous, with a deep, natural flame that we've photographed in both studio and natural light for comparison.   The one-piece lightweight mahogany body combined with the hand-selected, highly figured 'vintage correct carve' maple top ensures exceptional resonance and sustain, making this guitar an absolute tone monster. The '59 Rounded Neck Profile has been tweaked to match Joe Bonamassa’s own vintage '59 Burst, making it one of the most accurate-feeling reissues Gibson has ever made. The rosewood fingerboard is rich and dark, just as you’d expect on a premium Custom Shop model.   When it comes to tone, this guitar is everything you’d hope for in a proper ‘59 Les Paul. The original Burstbucker #3 and Custombucker pickups are spec'd to match the original Skinnerburst's dynamic PAF tones, with warm, airy cleans, smooth bluesy breakup, and searing rock lead tones when pushed. The neck pickup is thick and vocal, perfect for soulful leads and warm chord work, while the bridge pickup has all the bite and attack you'd expect from a real vintage Burst. Thanks to the hand-wired electronics and Bumblebee caps, the tone and volume controls are highly responsive, letting you dial in anything from crystal-clear cleans to full-bodied, vintage overdrive just by rolling off the knobs.   This is as close as you’ll get to owning Joe Bonamassa’s real Skinnerburst, and it’s one of the most accurate and collectible vintage reissues Gibson has ever made. It comes complete with its original case and paperwork and is likely to only go up in value in future years.   Trades and part-exchange welcome – simple click ‘Sell Your’ Guitar’ at the top of the page to get started!   Don't forget to follow Jordan Guitars on the below links for daily videos of the latest guitars in stock:   www.facebook.com/jordanguitarsuk www.instagram.com/jordanguitars