Gibson Custom Unveils the Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition

NASHVILLE, TN (October 8, 2024) As it celebrates 130 years of making the most iconic guitars in the world, Gibson has been shaping the sound of music since 1894, when its founder, Orville Gibson, designed and built his earliest-known musical instrument in his workshop. Gibson Custom continues to expand its partnership with world-famous blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa with the launch of the Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition. Only 50 of these exceptional guitars, handmade by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, TN, are a part of this remarkable limited run, artfully aged to match the original by the Murphy Lab in the Antique Natural finish. For more information, visit www.gibson.com.

Above: Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition.

In Joe Bonamassa’s epic guitar collection, one of his most prized and famous guitars is “Amos,” an original 1958 Gibson Flying V™. Amos got its name and customized truss rod cover from a gentleman named Amos Arthur, the owner of Arthur’s Music in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gibson’s ledgers show that this particular Flying V was shipped to his store on May 29, 1958. The guitar was eventually sold to Pete Mitchell of Ernest Tubb’s band, and in the mid-70s, it ended up in the hands of none other than Norm Harris of Norman’s Rare Guitars. Over the years, this guitar has appeared in many notable guitar books and even in the 1984 movie, This Is Spinal Tap. Joe purchased Amos from Norm Harris almost ten years ago and this beautiful instrument continues to inspire him to this day, regularly featured both live and in the studio. This special Collector’s Edition limited run of replications uses new 3D scanning technology and ultra-precise Murphy Lab aging techniques to aid in handcrafting an effective clone of Amos. Every detail has been thoughtfully replicated, from the exact playing wear to the sonic character and solid Brazilian rosewood fretboard. Only 50 of these exceptional instruments have been handmade by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop and Murphy Lab in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of this extraordinary Collector’s Edition run.

Explore the new Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition HERE.

Watch/share Joe Bonamassa’s interview with Gibson Gear Guide Channel host Dinesh Lekhraj as he unboxes the new Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition model HERE.

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Watch/share the interview below with Joe Bonamassa as he shows off the “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition from Gibson Custom, as well as the newly released Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard HERE.

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This partnership with Gibson Custom 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 and 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 his fall and winter tours:

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

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Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition

Gibson Custom Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition

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