Product Overview
Prototype made for Joe bonamassa for AMOS run. One of a kind. Ultra Collectible.
Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition Antique Natural
Gibson Custom shop PROTOTYPE ARTIST PROOF #1 Joe Bonamassa Atmos 1958 Flying V Murphy lab. TOURED AND OWNED BY JOE B
FROM GIBSON
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
