Rabs Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 So I popped into my local store today... To my suprise I was shown a new Joe B Custom whoooooaaaaaa!! I want it.. (but then I want them all ;)) Beautiful Bona Burst colour (similar to the 2010 standard but darker), Burstbuckers 2 & 3.. nice :) So i got some pics check.. (you can see it on their web site here for full spec) http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-joe-bonamassa-les-paul-custom--94548 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlashPerryBurst Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Nice. Thanks for the pictures. Already in the UK... Going to Ochanomizu tomorrow. Will keep my eyes peeled to see if any have made it to Japan yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Nice. Thanks for the pictures. Already in the UK... Going to Ochanomizu tomorrow. Will keep my eyes peeled to see if any have made it to Japan yet. Yeah I was quite shocked to see it since its not even on the main site yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Doesn't look that different to the VOS from a few years ago... Just comes with a Flame top now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Doesn't look that different to the VOS from a few years ago... Just comes with a Flame top now... Agreed, pretty much the same thing... not sure what pups the old one had though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Doesn't look that different to the VOS from a few years ago... Just comes with a Flame top now... I was also told today that they are stopping production of the 2008 standard in a few weeks.. Which is annoying as I may have to sell mine :( the guy in the shop was like, if you can, keep hold of that one, he himself bought an Ebony one before they went out of stock.. DOH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlashPerryBurst Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I was also told today that they are stopping production of the 2008 standard in a few weeks.. Which is annoying as I may have to sell mine :( the guy in the shop was like, if you can, keep hold of that one, he himself bought an Ebony one before they went out of stock.. DOH!! Wow. Now that's big news. Are they going to do the sane thing and restore the Trad with the standard name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Wow. Now that's big news. Are they going to do the sane thing and restore the Trad with the standard name? As far as I know theres a 2012 Standard coming, no idea what its going to be yet.. cant wait to find out though ;) (not that I can get any new guitars for a while, but still) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 As far as I know theres a 2012 Standard coming, no idea what its going to be yet.. cant wait to find out though ;) (not that I can get any new guitars for a while, but still) The 08 Trad & Std will likely both become discontinued (Why I got my Trd while I could) The main reason would likely be Indian Rosewood issues... Regarding the 2012 Std as I've said in the past I've only heard it will have a South American "Rosewood like" fretboard called Granadillo which has been used in instruments for 100+ years so not all bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlashPerryBurst Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 All this talk of discontinued models is making me realize that I should probably pick up a classic custom while the going's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 The 08 Trad & Std will likely both become discontinued (Why I got my Trd while I could) The main reason would likely be Indian Rosewood issues... Regarding the 2012 Std as I've said in the past I've only heard it will have a South American "Rosewood like" fretboard called Granadillo which has been used in instruments for 100+ years so not all bad... Yeah ive seen that wood on the 335-S.. i looked it up and it sounds like a great fingerboard material to me.. will look forward to trying one http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Gibson-USA/335-S.aspx# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Very nice, but not inexpensive. A Pound is worth more than a Dollar, yes? Still, I bet that it sounds as good as it looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Very nice, but not inexpensive. A Pound is worth more than a Dollar, yes? Still, I bet that it sounds as good as it looks Yeah that will be about $5000 - $6000 ish id imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 5 to 6 Grand? For what, his name?! Sorry, no offense intended, but that will never happen... I refuse to buy "endorsement" guitars...at least beyond "Les Paul's" original endorsement! Especially when you can get one, of equal quality, for thousands less, and "mod" it, yourself if you want/need those particular features. Gibby's are expensive, enough, without adding on someone's name, just to raise the price, even further. The only "endorsement" guitar I own, is my "Lucille." And, that's mostly because, at the time I bought it, it was 400 dollars LESS, than a standard ES-335!! Gibson, has since rectified THAT situation. LOL And, how many Joe B versions, are there, now. Does he rival "Slash," yet? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 And, how many Joe B versions, are there, now. Does he rival "Slash," yet? CB For you to buy their are 6 # GC - Gold Top Aged & Not Aged (250/50 runs respectfully) # GC - 2008 VOS (300 run) # GC - 2012 VOS (300 run) # G - Gold Top Studio (600 run) # Epi - Gold Top Standard (3x 1,000 run) Joe also owns a multitude of Gibson Custom one offs http://jbonamassa.com/2012/02/joes-guitar-of-the-week-week-1/ # GC - Dark Blue # GC - Bona-Byrd # GC - Skylark That I know of... BUT he does a own a 1959! Needless to say they just released 1959 PAF's from it via Seymour Duncan... I only own the Studio (I used to own a 1st run Epi) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-poland Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 5 to 6 Grand? For what, his name?! Sorry, no offense intended, but that will never happen... I refuse to buy "endorsement" guitars...at least beyond "Les Paul's" original endorsement! Especially when you can get one, of equal quality, for thousands less, and "mod" it, yourself if you want/need those particular features. Gibby's are expensive, enough, without adding on someone's name, just to raise the price, even further. The only "endorsement" guitar I own, is my "Lucille." And, that's mostly because, at the time I bought it, it was 400 dollars LESS, than a standard ES-335!! Gibson, has since rectified THAT situation. LOL And, how many Joe B versions, are there, now. Does he rival "Slash," yet? CB SOOOO, wo'nt I get Joes tone when I pay the extra $$$? :huh: maybe in a 100 yrs.or so ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Looky what I got This is my Desert Burst Gary Moore LP, I fitted black covers and its also now been fitted with Bumble bee's & 50's wiring Similiar no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Looky what I got WOW congrats man,.. that looks amazing.. What a top... im totally jealous.. how does she play and sound compared to your others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Sounds great The "Bumbles" combined with the Pickups give a lovely tone its definately my #1 guitar now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Sounds great The "Bumbles" combined with the Pickups give a lovely tone its definately my #1 guitar now... Its so nice I think it deserves its own thread in the lounge ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Wow, this thread is giving me GAS! Nice looking LP's guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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