Gibson Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition - Antique Natural

Gibson Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition - Antique Natural

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2-piece Korina body, Korina neck with Brazilian rosewood fretboard and custom Amos profile, Murphy Lab aged finish and gold hardware, Amos Custombucker pickups, aged brown/pink hardshell case

An Exacting Replica of the World's Most Famous Flying V

In Joe Bonamassa’s epic guitar collection, one of the most prized and famous guitars is “Amos,” an original 1958 Gibson Flying V™. Amos got its name and customized truss rod cover from a gentleman named Amos Arthur, the owner of Arthur’s Music in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gibson’s ledgers show that this particular Flying V was shipped to his store on May 29, 1958. The guitar was eventually sold to Pete Mitchell of Ernest Tubb’s band, and in the mid-70s, it ended up in the hands of none other than Norm Harris of Norman’s Rare Guitars. Over the years, this guitar has appeared in many notable guitar books and even in the 1984 movie, This Is Spinal Tap. Joe purchased Amos from Norm Harris almost ten years ago and this beautiful instrument continues to inspire him to this day, regularly featured both live and in the studio. This special Collector’s Edition limited run of replications uses new 3D scanning technology and ultra-precise Murphy Lab aging techniques to aid in handcrafting an effective clone of Amos. Every detail has been thoughtfully replicated, from the exact playing wear to the sonic character and solid Brazilian rosewood fretboard. Only 50 of these exceptional instruments have been handmade by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop and Murphy Lab in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of this extraordinary Collector’s Edition run.

BODY

Body Style: Flying V

Body Shape: Flying V

Body Material: 2-piece Korina, Jointed with Angled Grain

Rim Material: Aged Rubber Strip on Bottom Rim

Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

NECK

Profile: Amos Profile

Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material: Korina

Fret Count: 22

Frets: Reissue

Nut Material: Nylon

Nut Width: 42.8498 mm / 1.687 in

Inlays: Pearloid Dot

Joint: Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit

HARDWARE

Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Gold

Bridge: ABR-1

Tailpiece: String through Body - Aged Lacquered Brass Chevron

Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Ring

Pickguard: Aged '58 Flying V Black 4-ply

Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Truss Rod Cover: Custom "Amos"

Control Knobs: True Historic Black

Switch Tip: True Historic Amber

Jack Plate Cover: '58 Flying V Aged White 4-ply

Strap Buttons: 3 - Two at the Neck Heel (One Behind the Heel, One on the Side), One on Underside of Upper Wing

Mounting Rings: True Historic Black

Pickup Covers: True Historic Aged Gold

ELECTRONICS

Neck Pickup: Amos Custombucker

Bridge Pickup: Amos Custombucker

Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone; 500k CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor

Pickup Selector: Switchcraft 3-way Toggle

Output Jack: Switchcraft 1/4"

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Case: Aged Historic Flying V Brown/Pink Hardshell Case

Accessories: Joe Bonamassa Case Hang Tag, Ernie Ball Black Leather Joe Bonamassa Guitar Strap, Leather Case Strap, Rubber Strap Locks, Custom Certificate of Authenticity Booklet