The New Epiphone is a BUY! | 2024 Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard Copper Iridescent

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📚Description: I've been documenting the yearly Epiphone Joe Bonamassa signatures since the 2020 model year and here we are for #5 - the Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard P90 Copper Iridescent. This year, they stripped down the specs a bit to offer a slightly more budget friendly piece which I think is appropriate for the current market! Good value for the money on this release - a BUY if you're looking for a unique p90 equipped Les Paul. The stock p90s are a bit dark sounding but it would be easy enough to upgrade in the future since the provided pots and caps are good.
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[@Trog]

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[@geetar82]

Love it!!!

[@kierenmoore3236]

Looks like chocolate. 😋

[@bambledaczymbledek]

Me likey!

[@airfarina321]

I love color . Just wish they had put an ebony fingerboard on it. Are you still going to review the Gibson exclusive Ebony ES330?

[@marcdeleon757]

@@Trog love it.

[@tystamp8224]

I have one. Ive owned a ton of “nicer” guitars. I’ve used boutique pickups as well in owned guitars. This is the best one I’ve ever played by a mile. It feels amazing and sounds unreal great. Complaining about scarf joints is not something I will ever do, it does not make it sound different and actually makes the neck stronger. Also over time wood that isn’t a single piece isn’t prone to warping as much. The profile of the neck can’t be talked about enough, it’s PERFECT. And the pickups are excellent, there is zero need to change them. Wiring is great, it’s an awesome guitar and comes with a high quality case. The gripes are 100% from people who haven’t played one and also might even have Gibsons that barely edge out over these newer Epiphones on quality. For the money you don’t need a Gibson these past few years unless it’s that time in your life you really want to own one.

[@DanielBobke]

Joe is smart to do this with Epiphone...more people can own these and it promotes both parties to more people. I will be seeing Joe in Phoenix this weekend when he plays a show...looking forward to seeing every guitar he plays!

[@jimilee459]

@@DanielBobke oh yeah, enjoy. I’ve seen him about 4 times, every show is different. I’ve got my tickets for the spring show.

[@DanielBobke]

@@jimilee459 I have seen him a couple of times... Always a great show

[@jonkerr2050]

My Dad got his a few weeks ago. I love it. Sounds great. The color is great. And the case is nice. AND Dad got his from JBs website and got a pair of meet and greet tix. We're seeing him in concert next week and meeting him before hand.

[@geetar82]

Long time viewer here. Just want to say thanks for all the great videos brother!!

[@johnnysix7162]

I love my 55 Bonamassa. Lowered the action just a tad, but the rest of the setup was on point. I paid $721 shipped to my door. Looks great, plays ground, sounds great. I've actually been playing it over my Gibson Standard Gold Top with P90's. Definitely one of my favorite purchases this year.

[@csharp57]

Are your routes large as his?

[@johnnysix7162]

@@csharp57 No, they're a tad oversized but not quite as big as his. I tried to put a Petrucci Jazz 3 Pick between the top of the pickup and body and it wouldn't fit.

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

The release of this made me pull the trigger on a Maybach Lester 54 Black Velvet with Bigsby. So Bonamasa did sell me *a* guitar… just not this one.

[@HVA58]

I was lucky enough to get one when they first came out. I love everything about it. Great looking guitar (the cream plastics are perfect) which plays and sounds as good as it looks.

[@BushidoPhoto]

It's Dr. Pepper color.

[@RandyMcKernan]

I was originally thinking "root beer" color, but I think you are right. It's more like a Dr. Pepper color. 😊

[@joshpointoh]

Dr. Pepper Iridescent

[@davidcaro8217]

...just what the doctor ordered!

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare3797]

I just ordered one for the following reasons: I’m just an intermediate player who wants to have fun. I have a Strat, Tele and a few acoustics. I have been looking at Les Pauls, but just couldn’t justify the cost. I know that buying an expensive guitar won’t make me a better player. So this one will hopefully make playing fun, which makes me play more and hopefully eventually play better. I like the sound of the P90 pickup. I like the color. So all in all is it for professional musicians? Who the heck am I to judge. Will it be fun to play and sound good? I hope so. A decent guitar for under 1K, I think is a good investment. Good luck to everyone and have fun playing 👍✌️☮️

[@philmanson2991]

I have two of the JB '62 335 reissues: one with the "signature neck" that never sees the light of day, and a regular one that I'm going to convert to a hard-tail (vibrato doesn't hold tune). It specs out about as close to a real '62 Gibson 335 (5-ply laminate instead of 3-ply), Gibson Burstbucker 2 and 3, CTS pots with Mallory caps, as you'll find at the price point.

[@tonyb8791]

Gibson P90 covers are slightly larger than Epiphones. Those routes will easily fit Gibson pickups.

[@ldfox11]

The Guitaristas bought one, it came with lose knobs. Mine also came with 'wobbly' knobs. I was trying to tighten my knobs and when I pushed the knob back on I didn't have the splines lined up, pushed down and pushed the saft to the bottom of the pot with a "snap". It still works, but is lower than the rest of the knobs.

[@SionynJones]

Yeah the wood can be pretty thin around the control cavity.

[@brianhansen-hj3ml]

The Guitarista does great, real-world reviews, IMO. Really enjoy him.

[@ldfox11]

@@SionynJones The wood is fine, the shaft popped and the shaft hit the bottom of the pot. The pot itself is broken, not the wood around the cavity. The guitar is fine, need to replace the pot.

[@randrothify]

It’s got a little bit of Texas Tea style to the finish. I like it. Gibson and Epiphone should consider adding this to the regular finish offerings, especially with the cream plastics. It’s definitely a refined but modern cool color that is more like a bronze than a brown.

[@zoeherriot]

That's funny. I think someone set the CNC machine wrong that day because the routes on mine are not that large.

[@richardhaehnlein9517]

Now I really want one, LOVE the color. And it sounds a lot better then I expected. I saw the video Gibson did with Joe( and the one he did on his channel ) talking about the guitar, but it makes it better to hear someone other then him playing it.

[@nigelsmith721]

Genuinely don't understand the Joe Hate lobby. Is it just jelousy? The man is a hell of a player and has extraordinary gear knowledge (and taste). You'd think James Corden had released a signature guitar from some of the comments online...

[@rcsutter]

It's a strange phenomena, is it not? It's like there's people with internet sniffers tuned to Joe's name. Often the same people. I love his playing, his sound, and his live shows are excellent. Yes, he has an addiction. One many of us share. We love to buy guitars. Joe works his ass off touring the globe, he can spend his hard-earned money on whatever he wants. If I was him I'd do the same thing. I'd rather it be him than Jim Irsay!

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

I enjoy listening to Joe talk and enthuse about gear and guitars but I'm not a big fan of his music. He's picked up on a commercialised blues genre that I find a bit cosy and formulaic. There are still plenty of good guitars out there for people to buy and play, so it's not as if he's preventing anyone else from getting their hands on a guitar.

[@24avenged24]

He's the lounge band of blues players. His music is so unoffensive that it's uninteresting. He's obviously a great player, but there's countless great players that are similarly weak song writers that the internet doesn't dick suck in the same fashion. I've never made a comment about Joe before, and don't dislike him, but the love of him is just weird to me.

[@nigelsmith721]

@ who do you rate as “best”? Just for balance. BTW Joe wouldn’t be my “best” either.

[@christopherguzzi1316]

Nice job Trogley. I figured you would eventually review this guitar. For my two cents, a good alternative would be the Epiphone Les Paul Custom P-90 with Ebony Finger board. $50 cheaper, practical soft case, etc. But one advantage of the Bonamassa is if you buy from his site you get two meet and greet tickets if you buy tickets to his concert. I'm going to see him in November in Minneapolis. Decisions decisions.🤗🤔😄

[@Yodarox22]

I never thought I’d have a guitar before you did…. Lol Got mine a little over a week ago. Really digging the color & that p-90 snarl. Plays great too. Enjoy your content. Keep up the good work.

[@larryg7806]

I recently picked up the Epiphone Les Paul Custom P90 from Guitar Center. I like the feel and sound of it. The price was definitely on the money: $200 off list. I had thought about getting the LP Special but for $100 I got this. It's a keeper for me even if nobody's famous name is on it.

[@ethanhitchcock5431]

I love the video where the guys from CME go to see Joe's collection , Joe shows off three of the Copper Metallic Les Pauls which are so unique & beautiful , it is a very interesting finish , the Epiphone version is a handsome guitar , dig the matching knobs , the woodgrain on the neck, great sounding pickups...Thanks Trog !

[@danielbreaux1842]

@trog I only measure 1/16" different width between my Epiphone and Gibson P90. 1-5/16 vs 1-3/8. So Gibson P90s would slide right in there!!!

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

Great design feature. Good spot.

[@Dragon_rls]

I gave this guitar some serious consideration as to either buying this, or a Sire Larry Calton L7 P-90s version. I had a spare case, and wound up going with the Sire. No regrets.

[@ibisrox1]

Good rigs they are!!

[@Dragon_rls]

@@ibisrox1Fantastic rigs. Compared to this one that’s on display, it’s a no brainer.

[@larsfocken3456]

I have got a Chinese made Tokai Love Rock Goldtop with P-90. That one is really good, too.

[@brownie_the_3rd]

This finish looks much nicer on video than it does in picture, I can only assume it looks even better in person.

[@shelbysmith1826]

We got one the day it was released and love it. Gorgeous in person and scratched our P90 itch

[@1FastKawboy]

Sweet looking color. I already spent my lifetime funds this year and a new Blueberry Burst 60s Les Paul.

[@Clearview68]

I like Epis just as much as Gibsons. Not sure if I'm seeing $850 there though, when a typical Standard is at 700 and a Custom at 800. Maybe including the hard case justifies the price a little bit? But then again, you can get more of a premium model like the Epi Wino Custom with a hard case at same price of 850. I suppose if you have thing for P90's, then this one is the way to go.

[@The_Furless]

What about the Epiphone Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard? It came out of the blue but man it looks pretty cool and unique. Ik it’s expensive but it’s something much more different and something we haven’t seen yet besides the Gibson custom shop.

[@csharp57]

I’ve have my one on that one. Surprised that so many content creators haven’t said a word about this guitar. Also surprised Epiphone has no video content on it either. I love the open book headstock, but I wish it wasn’t all gold. I’m watching it…

[@kimlombardy3393]

The larger pickup routing allows those who want to upgrade the P 90s to Gibson or Duncans to do so without cutting a bigger hole in the wood. 😃

[@rorogogo6241]

there's no upgrade from epi to gibby p90s, exactly the same

[@rudiyantohalim736]

I love the knobs 😊 It's cool and you can't find it elsewhere

[@JPP-i6o]

I have one of the original Pelham Blues with the USA Burstbuckers. It Truly is a quality guitar (as good as my Gibson LP Classic). I've been into P90's for quite a while, now. Gotta pick one up.

[@davolk9525]

That color should be called Prune Juice. I like it.

[@jeffbarnard9246]

Hey Trogly absolutely beautiful. Love them all he makes me so jealous because he started collecting when he was just a kid. Pretty smart kid right. Great player with great guitars. Thanks Trogly you made my day. See ya on the next one.

[@SoilentGreen666]

Really like the color on this one looks like a nice guitar to mod

[@magicman12b]

I sooooo ….. would prefer the quick connect of the epiphone over the PCB of the Gibson

[@RobCabreraCh]

I’m a big fan of oxblood les pauls. This one looks like oxblood metallic! I really like it!

[@Trial212]

Good point!!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I love P-90 pickups.

[@Nathaniel-j8l]

Thanks for saying besides z is for late, its honestly really annoying

[@HK-ib9fu]

It's further down the list lmao

[@We-all-watched-the-video]

@@Nathaniel-j8lI massively agree

[@jefflancaster4423]

P 90s are baddass

[@trippy66.]

why?

[@johtohoennfan45]

I would throw those knobs on everything if I could. I love speed knobs and these are the prettiest ones I've seen

[@nickp1548]

There was actually three released in 2014. A goldtop with a black back, a Pelham blue and the green one with the Bigsby.

[@tomberinati2131]

Just ordered mine from JB website with meet and greets! Can’t wait (probably til February) to get it ! As far as the laurel fretboard , my Lazarus looks at least as good as the rosewood board on my 2003 Gibson Classic 60’s Les Paul . The p 90’s on my 2010 56 gold top are awesome so how could pros be worse 😁? So stoked ✌️Thanks Trogly

[@Kahuna54]

Very cool finish the color change it reminiscent of high end paint jobs on modified cars!

[@flapjack413]

Maybe things look different off camera, but I'd have called the old case more of a bubblegum pink, and the new one more of a hot pink. Either way, I like the one one better.

[@litemetal]

Can you buy a Nerdville case anywhere?

[@michaeles2684]

I can't remember Joe Bonamassa played P-90 equipped guitars a lot. So why a Joe Bonamassa model with P-90s?

[@TheJeffcurran]

A friend of mine just bought one and he likes it a lot. I can see why. The bridge pup is a little thin when clean, but sounds great dirty. All in all, I agree with the review. It's a good deal at $849. It follows right in the footsteps of the Yungblud SG Jr at $599 which also has a nice case and the Epi P90 Pro pup that sounds great dirty.

[@steveparish9210]

Sounds good love the color

[@tonybaker1836]

Epiphones always used to have a slightly different (flatter) cutaway horn than the Gibson counterpart- do these new ones with the newer headstock design have the correct Gibson cutaway shape? What about the headstock pitch?

[@TheGuitarCurator]

I really like this one a lot. I think this is my favourite from the entire series so far. The original pelham blue one comes pretty close though.

[@juaniferritto165]

I've been waiting for this one!

[@jimilee459]

Oh man, I almost had convinced myself to finally get a Bonamassa Epi to sit among my others Gibsons. Scarf joints, cheap pickups….you’ve got yourself a regular Epi with a fancy case and paint job.

[@miserychannel69]

Chibson

[@danielbreaux1842]

I dunno, that neck and swap the P90 and you have a really nice and cheap 59!

[@jimilee459]

@@danielbreaux1842 That's true. I have a couple of 50s style Gibsons already. I just really like the unique color.

[@Somenite]

I'm a Gibson guy so I'm not running out to buy an Epi, but really this one looks good. Pickups can be changed and Scarf joints don't do anything but make the guitar less prone to have a headstock or heal break. Not sure what other limited run artist model you would be getting from any manufacturer at this price point. Those oversized routes do kind of kill it though so hopefully they aren't all like that.

[@garycastronova7939]

​@@danielbreaux1842nah they're junk cheap fretwire and overall just a cheap guitar that's not worth more than 500 bucks.

[@jimmyjames2022]

Not a fan of typical laurel grey brown, but this is a beautiful laurel color/grain fretboard, on this nice looking Copper Joe Les Paul. Not sure about the Epi P90 PRO cleans but the crunch sounds very useable. This needs the Epi pole piece minis or even the Epi FB720 Firebird minis. Deluxe in Copper Top would be cool.

[@stephanea5364]

I have Bonammasa Epiphone goldtop from 2010 limited edition that wasn't limited after the success. I wonder how it compares.

[@raytorvalds3699]

Heh, I remember that. I had the goldtop. Limited Edition (of 1000) they said. They sold fast and said: "Oh, ok... we'll make another 1000". That sucked, tbh.

[@stephanea5364]

@@raytorvalds3699 What did you do with it

[@ericolson326]

I like the look of black LPs with cream P90s but dislike the look of black guitars with rosewood fretboards, so a nice dark, warm finish like this might be an acceptable middle ground. 😁

[@apollorocker]

you forgot the 57 based gold top that was the first before the pelham blue

[@BubblesJrJr]

How difficult would it be to put Custombuckers in this guitar? I want one, but I'm dreaming about mods. Thanks for any information!

[@myopicautisticmetal9035]

At 8:13 there appears to be an indented line in the top just above the light reflection. I thought it looked like a Root Beer color.

[@eddiejr540]

I like the color…kinda reminds me of the Jeff Beck oxblood finish…if Gibson put that on a LP Standard, well I just might….😮

[@OakLawnSpeedShop]

They remade the copper top in early 2003s in both Traditional and studio. I own the studio. Supposedly They made a 100 of each

[@BCarpenter2314]

That color is great. I have a Sterling by Music Man Cutlass in a similar color. I would consider getting one of these except I just got a Reverend Charger 290 with P90's for less than this one and it's probably a better overall guitar. 🤷

[@bukwok]

p90 pickup cover is exactly same as gibson one..? is gibson one looks very slightly rounder..?

[@danielbreaux1842]

Slightly smaller to my measurements

[@alexisromero9569]

Hi Trogly, I have a huge question. Knowing that you have played this one and the Gibson Les Paul Special, which one you would recommend me the most? Everyone else who has that same experience please feel free to coment too, you would help me a lot

[@charleshettich7396]

how does this have a long neck tenon, but a usa standard doesnt?

[@mickyp2006]

Do the jack white tele 👍🏻

[@rudolphvanthoff1391]

I loooooove the colour and p90s! I just cannot gel with the Epiphone headstock. I have autism, adhd and OCD as part of all that… I have a few epiphones which I bought secondhand at decent prices and I don’t mind paying lower prices. The price on this isn’t bad, but it’s tribute territory really…. They need this in a tribute for like $200 more…. Or a Japanese Epiphone run, but then that would equal the tribute dollars…. Love that colour…. Did I mention?

[@litemetal]

Did you toss the Chinese strings , while it was taken apart on the bench ?

[@mrbigdaveyb]

Hopefully Epiphone will release this next year in a 50s gold top version minus the JB premium, I love a Les Paul with p90s

[@andys2565]

Got a gold top 1999 epi same specs. Plays amazing and only £300.

[@pauldamore92]

Where did u get them?? Nobody has em

[@JustinSmithPYRO]

I have the 58 and 63 from joe, wish i had an extra 800 lying around i need a P90 guitar in my life. Once i have the money i will get this one too

[@robertrmckerrow1111]

A request please. When you talk up a manufacturers product could you mention…, “Also made for left-handers.”? Thanks a ton. Yes, obviously I am a lefty. 👍🏼🤙🏼🤟🏼

[@liamguitars]

I just got the 84 explorer husk off reverb. Someone did a bad tv yellow refinish so I am going to sand it down and paint it white. It looks like it started life as a white guitar from the cavity. The frets are barely existent so I am going to have to do a refret and while I am at it I am going to radius the neck. I ordered the dirty fingers onyx to throw in it got some grovers to throw on it and a tone pros tom/tail. I cant wait to get it done. Its my first gibson explorer hahaha I have the epiphone thunderhorse. still badass haha

[@emmettberryhill9449]

1:10 not to be confused with Famous Amos cookies

[@trigbagger]

Woa......the colour is awesome. I've not had the pleasure to feel the neck but the colour is the first thing that grabbed my attention. As always , an honest opinion review from you trogly.

[@robertfields1964]

I wonder why I don't see Joe Bonamassa with a wraparound bridge on his guitars.

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

That instrument is great value and for me was way better sounding than your last Gibson. That finish seems top quality and the color just right. Nice demo.

[@mikeday6908]

I was trying to track the riffs. I thought I heard Reo Without Expression, Kiss Little Ceasar among others?

[@brianwilcox2543]

ordered mine yesterday

[@briansilcox5720]

If they do a ‘52 Goldtop with original tailpiece…

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Nice review

[@nickm.9474]

That guitar looks sick!!!

[@814Taylor]

Love the color!

[@timsharkey1993]

“…something in Italian over here.” 🤣🤣🤣 Awesome. 😎

[@DiogenesCaulfield]

Gold base coat then candy (semi-transparent) brown over that, same as candy apple red but with brown

[@geetar82]

That is beautiful!!!

[@barrymiller2272]

That f'in sounds really good! I've got 12 Gibson lp's & a few epi's..may have to pick one up...

[@picksalot1]

I also prefer the way it looks without the Pickguard - Classy.

[@danjames8570]

What happened to the Gibson walnut double cut junior review? Did you not get 1? I’m sure I remember you saying you were going to get 1 to document @Trog

[@Rex-pn6eu]

The sound is dope!

[@Kahuna54]

Just my luck, the Joe Bonamassa website won’t open

[@SolarisPlexus]

it reminds me of a oxblood ala jeff beck and now more than ever do i want a jeff beck model done like this

[@wwland]

Did he take a pic holding each guitar??

[@f3uibeghardt522]

Really?

[@ronsheehan]

I have the same pickups in my Epiphone Es-339

[@marcdeleon757]

If it had the open book headstock I would have bought one hands down. I’m a headstock snob. The new epiphone runs are so good. I would pay a premium for the headstock. Love that color.

[@srwaite7]

I got the 2024 Epi ‘59 Standard in Factory Burst and was stunned at the value (I paid $1,100 with hard shell case). It feels, plays and sounds like a $6,500 Gibson CS guitar! Stunning! (Disclaimer: I’ve been playing guitar for nearly 50 years and was a Gibson snob until 2020 when there was a dramatic shift in Epi quality).

[@srwaite7]

I also have the Epi LP Special Trogly is a big fan of. It’s my favorite $399 instrument of all-time. Tremendous value! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kenjikodai]

Anyone know of the best Gibson Les Paul style guitar at like 400? I think I might just go ESP Grass Roots since I dunno much about stuff

[@Trog]

The epiphone original collection les paul special (2 p90s) would be the best in that budget range. A used Epi Les Paul modern would be even better if you can find one in-budget

[@kenjikodai]

@Trog so Les Paul special or Les Paul modern Epiphone used

[@JONNIE_ROCKER]

I like it, and the price is some what ok

[@joermnyc]

If it's the same P-90s as the Epi SG Classic, those are GREAT pickups.

[@Mr.Goldbar]

He should've kept it a premium model, or at least have an Inspired By Gibson Custom version

[@davidmarks5400]

Epiphone needs to come out with a 55 goldtop p90 standard Les Paul model without Joe's name attached. Just a standard production run. It would be cheaper in price,and I believe,would be a top seller.

[@papasmamas1]

The Lazarus was super ugly, the Custom looked a bit cheap, but this one looks amazing, the lacquer looks pretty good, it doesnt looks like a toy, and the carv top is very well done.

[@georgeoh-well8116]

Being sold out on preorder speaks for itself.