Joe Bonamassa: Epiphone 1955 Les Paul Standard, A New Joe Bonamassa signature Les Paul model

Created for a display at the 1955 NAMM Show, this exceptionally rare instrument is one of only a handful of guitars ever made in this alluring metal flake finish–until now.

NASHVILLE, TN (October 1, 2024) For over 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to expand its partnership with world-famous blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa with the launch of the Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard. The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard is now available worldwide at authorized Epiphone dealers, and on www.epiphone.com.

Heralded by Guitar World as “arguably the world’s biggest blues guitarist,” Joe Bonamassa has one of the world’s most enviable guitar collections. One of his prized acquisitions is a 1955 Les Paul Standard with a very rare Copper Iridescent finish that was originally created for display at the 1955 NAMM Show.

“From a distance, it looks brown, but in direct light, it has gold metal flake in the finish,” says Joe Bonamassa.

Epiphone’s Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard faithfully recreates this special guitar. It features the same Copper Iridescent color, a pair of Epiphone P-90 PRO pickups wired to CTS® potentiometers and Mallory™ capacitors, a Custom ’59 Rounded C neck profile, a long neck tenon, and a “Nerdville” graphic hardshell case. This Epiphone 1955 Les Paul Standard is a passionate testament to Bonamassa’s unwavering commitment to the blues and its profound influence on his music.

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard in Copper Iridescent finish.

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard release is a nod to a pivotal period in the evolution of the Gibson Les Paul, in a finish guaranteed to turn heads. Whether you’re a Joe Bonamassa fan, a Les Paul enthusiast, or a musician seeking an instrument that stands out in both tone and appearance, the Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard is the perfect addition to your collection.

Explore the new Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard, HERE.

Watch/share Joe Bonamassa’s interview with Gibson Gear Guide Channel host Dinesh Lekhraj as he tests out the 1955 Les Paul Standard and teases the forthcoming HERE.

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Watch/share the  interview below with Joe Bonamassa as he shows off the forthcoming “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition Ltd. from Gibson Custom, which will drop next week on October 8 HERE.

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This partnership with Epiphone celebrates the timeless synergy between the brand and Joe’s musical trajectory. Joe’s latest release Live At The Hollywood Bowl immortalizes Joe’s first-ever performance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in August 2023. Accompanied by an impressive ensemble of 40 orchestra members, Bonamassa delivered an unforgettable performance. Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra showcases Bonamassa’s virtuosic blend of blues and rock, but also elevates fan-favorite tracks with grandiose orchestral arrangements by some of Hollywood’s finest – David Campbell, Trevor Rabin, and Jeff Bova. “Very few gigs represent my journey in music more than the Hollywood Bowl. I moved to Los Angeles in 2003 in search of opportunity and cheaper rent than New York City. My first gig at The Mint was attended by 5 of my friends. We have played The Greek Theatre many times since, but the Bowl has always been a dream. The orchestra and the sheer scale of the event and venue are something I will never forget. I am so grateful that we filmed this special event in my life,” reminisces Bonamassa.

Watch Bonamassa’s performance of “Twenty-Four Hour Blues” from Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra HERE and order the new live concert album and film HERE.

Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians today. A three-time GRAMMY®-nominee, Bonamassa earned his 28th #1 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart, with his most recent live concert album and film.

Catch Joe Bonamassa on tour in the following cities:

U.S. FALL 2024 TOUR

October 26 – Henderson, NV – Lee’s Family Forum

October 28 – Santa Barbara, CA – The Granada Theatre

October 30 – Rancho Mirage, CA – The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage

November 1 – Tucson, AZ – The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

November 2 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

November 3 – Long Beach, CA – Terrace Theater

November 5 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Civic Theatre

November 7 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic

November 8 – Sacramento, CA – SAFE Credit Union Convention Center

November 9 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre

November 12 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium

November 13 – Boise, ID – Morrison Center

November 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater

November 17 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Civic Center

November 19 – Park City, KS – Park City Arena

November 20 – Springfield, MO – Juanita K. Hammons Hall

November 22 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre

November 23 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre

November 26 – Springfield, IL – UIS Performing Arts Center

November 27- Appleton, WI – Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

November 29 – Davenport, IA – Adler Theatre

November 30 – Des Moines, IA – Des Moines Civic Center

U.S. SPRING 2025 TOUR

February 16 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

February 19 – Milwaukee, WI – The Riverside Theater

February 21 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre

February 22 – Cleveland, OH – Playhouse Square

February 25 – Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Buffalo Theatre

February 27 – New York City, NY – Beacon Theatre

February 28 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

March 1 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort & Casino

March 3 – Easton, PA – State Theatre

March 5 – Charleston, WV – Clay Center

March 7 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center

March 8 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

March 10 – Chattanooga, TN – Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

March 12 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center

March 14 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium

March 15 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre

March 16 – Mobile, AL – Saenger Theatre

March 18 – Evans, GA – Columbia County Performing Arts Center

March 19 – Melbourne, FL – The King Center

KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA

March 21-26 – Miami, FL – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea X

EUROPE TOUR 2025

April 21 – Glasgow, UK – SEC Centre

April 23 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena

April 25 – Liverpool, UK – M&S Bank Arena

April 26 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena

April 27 – Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre

April 29 – Oberhausen, DE – Rudolf Weber Arena

April 30 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle

May 2 – Prague, CR – O2 Universam

May 3 – Warsaw, PL – COS Torwar

May 6 – Hannover, DE – Zag Arena

May 8 – Frankfort, DE – Jahrhunderthalle

May 9 – Frankfort, DE – Jahrhunderthalle

May 10 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto Arena

Check out the new Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard:

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard in Copper Iridescent finish.

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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard

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