J. Bonamassa Epiphone to come

[FrankenFretter]

Hey, I quite agree. However, if I'm looking for a new guitar, tone and feel (i.e. comfortable neck shape, low action, etc.) are my biggest deciding factors (along with price!) and if a sig model has that special combination, then I certainly wouldn't rule it out.

Back to the JB siggy though; I noted it has Gibson USA 490 series pu's and the thicker 50's profile neck. I don't give a rat's a#$ about the name on TR cover, but those are particularly appealing features of this one.

But, like you said, if those minute details such as fretwork and binding that make a guitar special aren't done just right in the China factory, then it won't cut it.

Jason, the JB GT has Burstbuckers; BB2 in the neck, and a BB3 in the bridge. Just FYI.

 

[Duffy]

Joe B.

My Epi Tribute looks, sounds, feels, and seems to be, in a different category of guitars from my two Epi LP Standards, one a Plus top and they have real Seymour Duncans in them. I see my Tribute as a very "special" guitar. Probably not worth a lot of money, but worth a lot to me in a "special" way. I believe this guitar is more than the sum of its parts and is worth more than what I paid for it. This is my subjective evaluation. My Agile AL 3100 flammed cherry burst double bound is also "special" and plays and sounds really really good.

So, although I'm not a fan of the Chinesse, I think they are making some nice Epiphones and other guitars over there. This Joe B. signature might be a real value, well made, and great sounding guitar. And a "because" it is a very limited run, it might be something special. Supply and demand being what they are, these could be considerably more special than a regular LP Standard.

My Epi Tribute is a "special" guitar, to me; according to my personal evaluation. It is a tremendous sounding, feeling, playing and looking guitar with some real nice features. I haven't had a real expensive Gibson yet, and I am sure that there are some "special" Gibsons just waiting to be purchased.

I have found other guitars from China and the Far East that have demonstrated some very special qualities.

No one is forcing any of these on anyone or saying that they are better than x or y. People are buying these Classic Vibes and Agiles and Epiphones because they stand up to the test of excellence, in many cases.

I usually avoid the signatures, but this gold top is eye catching and if it plays and sounds good, it might be just the thing, "special" thing for someone. Just not that "special" thing for everyone, naturally.

As far as Gold Tops go, I like my Ibanez NOS SZ320 a lot. It plays, sounds, feels, and looks "special" to me. There is something about an excellent, hand picked, Gold Top that can be very "special". This Joe B. looks like it may meet all the criteria of being an awesome Gold Top.

 

[NWBasser]

Jason, the JB GT has Burstbuckers; BB2 in the neck, and a BB3 in the bridge. Just FYI.

Ya know, you'd think that I would/should have remembered my post #22.:thwap

 

[sumitomo]

Well it's on it's way!I hear to change the bridge on this guitar and other Gibbys and epip's to a nashville bridge and I've also heard the neck pup is muddy,we'll find out.Sumi Oh by the way I ordered this Nov 11.:hungry

 

[sumitomo]

It has landed!Sumi

 

[ZMAN]

It doesn't exist unless.......
I will also need a total reveiw.

 

[sumitomo]

I'll see if I can change my avatar photo(that's the only photo I could load on this site I'm computer dumb on that stuff)but I dig the neck profile and the pups sound bright to me cause it's at work and I only have a SS amph there(it's at work cause my woman don't know I bought it yet!)so I'll take a different amph to work,action is alittle high but I think I'm gunna like playin this guitar.Sumi

 

[Katastrophe]

Sumi, I'm not sure, but I don't think you can change your avatar without them little asteriks by your name, and those cost a few dollars to get. Congrats on the new purchase, and post pics when you can!!!!

 

[sumitomo]

I'm loving this neck,the flat fingerboard will take a little getting used to.Sumi

 

[NWBasser]

Congrats Sumi!

I hear ya about the flat fingerboard. I've gotten used to mine now and am really lovin' it.

Pics....????

 

[sumitomo]

I plugged this baby into my Pignose gv40 and crap!Ever plug a different setup in and all of a sudden you start hearing those tones you have been chasing for years?Also great sustain.Sumi

 

[NWBasser]

I plugged this baby into my Pignose gv40 and crap!Ever plug a different setup in and all of a sudden you start hearing those tones you have been chasing for years?Also great sustain.Sumi

As an avid LP fan, I can only imagine how sweet that one is!