The limited-edition Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1960 Les Paul Standard “Norm Burst” has a classic Mahogany body with a Norm Burst finish, and a AA Maple Cap with a Flame Veneer top, directly modeled from Joe’s 1960 original. The Epiphone “Norm Burst” is powered by Epiphone ProBucker^TM pickups crafted with the same materials as Gibson BurstBuckers. The tone controls feature Mallory^TM tone caps and 50s style wiring. A “Lifton” style case and a Certificate of Authenticity are also included.

“Norm took ownership of it in the 1980s and his staff nicknamed it the “Norm Burst,” says Joe Bonamassa.  “It’s the cleanest vintage Les Paul Standard I’ve ever seen. It’s so new that the nickel pickup covers look chrome. Even the original hang tangs were still there. Acoustically, the first sample that Epiphone sent me sounded like the original.  Once again, Epiphone has made a great guitar that I’m proud to have my name on.”

Headstock

‍Shape1960 Kalamazoo

‍Brand LogoEpiphone in Mother of Pearl

‍HS Center Logo"Les Paul Model" Gold Silkscreen

‍Machine HeadsEpiphone Deluxe Tulip Key

‍HS Face ColorBlack Gloss

‍Truss Rod Cover2-Ply, Blank

‍BindingNone

Back of Headstock : "Joe Bonamassa" Signature - Gold Silkscreen

‍Neck

‍Material : Mahogany

Nut : 43mm Graphtech White

Neck Profile : 60's Slim Taper

Neck Joint : Set Neck: LONG TENON

Finish : Cherry

‍Fingerboard

‍Material : Indian Laurel

Inlay Style : LP Std. Trapezoid: Pearloid

12th Fret Inlay : LP Std. Trapezoid: Pearloid

Side Dots : 2mm Black

Binding : 1.5mm Cream

Scale Length : 24.75", (628mm)

Radius / Number of Frets12", 22

‍Body

‍Style / Shape : Les Paul, Single Cutaway

Material : Mahogany w/Maple Cap AA Flame Veneer

Top Binding : 1.5mm Cream

Back Binding : None

‍Electronics

‍Pick Ups: Neck - Epiphone Probucker 2 : PB2NHCN-C

Pick Ups: Bridge - Epiphone Probukcer 3 : PB3NHCB-C

P/U Mounting Rings : Cream

Switch Type : 3-Way Toggle / Amber Cap

Control Assembly : 2 Vol/2 Tone/ 3 Way

Capacitors : Mallory 150 .022uF 400V

V/T Knob Color / Type : Gold Insert Knobs -Nickel Insert with Nickel Plated Dial Pointers

Toggle Washer : Cream with Gold Text

Output : Cream plastic rectangle

‍Plastics

‍Pickguard : Les Paul, Cream

Back Plates : Black

‍Hardware

‍Plating : Nickel

Tail Piece Type : Lock Tone Stop Bar

Bridge : Lock Tone ABR

Strap Button : 2, Butt and Shoulder

‍Colors

‍Top of Body : Heritage Cherry "Norm Burst"

Sides of Body : Cherry

Back of Body : Cherry

Back of Neck : Cherry

‍Includes

‍Hard Case : Hardshell "Lifton" Hard Case with "BONAMASSA Nerdville California" art