Joe Bonamassa is world-renowned not only for his guitar virtuosity but also for his impressive collection of vintage instruments. Among the crown jewels of his collection sits a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom, affectionately known as the “Black Beauty.”
While late-’50s Les Paul Customs are already highly sought after, Joe’s guitar stands out as a truly unique piece — a rare custom order featuring two pickups instead of the standard three, along with Grover® Imperial™ tuners and a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece.

The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1959 Les Paul Custom faithfully recreates this exceptional instrument, offering players worldwide the chance to experience its magic at an accessible price.

Finished in Antique Ebony, its solid mahogany body is adorned with aged multi-ply binding on the top and back. The mahogany neck features a 1959 Rounded Medium “C” profile, topped with a bound ebony fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets and pearloid block inlays.

The multi-ply bound Kalamazoo-style headstock sports the Epiphone logo, the iconic Custom Split Diamond inlay, and a Graph Tech nut for superior tuning stability.

Electronics include a pair of Epiphone ProBucker Custom pickups, wired to individual volume and tone controls using high-quality CTS potentiometers for exceptional reliability and tonal versatility.

Gold hardware completes the classic look — LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge, Grover tuners, and a Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece. The result is an instrument that’s visually stunning, tonally rich, and built for performance.

Each guitar includes a certificate of authenticity and a hardshell case with “Nerdville” graphics.

This limited-edition Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ’59 Les Paul Custom is both a tribute to a legendary guitarist and an enduring example of craftsmanship and tone excellence.