{"product_id":"2008-gibson-custom-shop-joe-bonamassa-les-paul-goldtop-aged-signed-inspired-by-series-1950s","title":"2008 Gibson Custom Shop Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Goldtop AGED \u0026 SIGNED Inspired By Series 1950s Reissue 57 1957","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2008 Gibson Custom Shop Joe Bonamassa Les Paul Goldtop AGED \u0026amp; SIGNED Inspired By Series 1950s!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"207\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"80\"\u003ereally nice Gibson Custom Shop Joe Bonamassa Aged Les Paul Goldtop\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the earlier and more desirable Bonamassa signature models, loaded with some very cool vintage-inspired specifications.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eThis model captures the look and feel of Joe's favorite early Goldtops and includes several unique appointments that set it apart from a standard Historic Reissue. It features the \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"432\"\u003efactory mixed and matched control knobs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eABR-1 bridge with half nylon and half brass saddles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eall black plastics\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"550\"\u003elowered Gibson headstock logo\u003c\/strong\u003e like the original early Goldtops, an \u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eall-black back\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eGoldtop finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fingerboard is crafted from an \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eexotic rosewood that is believed to be Madagascar rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding another desirable feature to this limited model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eA particularly neat detail on this example is \u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eJoe Bonamassa personally signed the top just below the tailpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original \u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity is also signed by Joe\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a standout piece for both collectors and players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eThis guitar came to us from a collector and remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e100% original\u003c\/strong\u003e. The factory aging accounts for virtually all of the visible wear, and the condition is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003every good overall\u003c\/strong\u003e. The frets show \u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003every little wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the original electronics remain completely untouched, with the original CTS pots dating to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eThe neck has a comfortable, chunky late-'50s feel, measuring approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e0.90\" at the 1st fret and 1.02\" at the 12th fret\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e1-11\/16\" nut width\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e8.9 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has an excellent balance of weight, sustain, and resonance. It plays effortlessly and delivers the rich, open, PAF-style tone you'd expect from a high-end Historic Les Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003esigned COA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and all of the original paperwork and case candy as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gz3got\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sfwjqy\" data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4nj1ky\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s64vjh\" data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged Goldtop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hvdpb6\" data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joe Bonamassa Signature Model; 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