Bonamassa's 'Bona-bird'

[planks]

Anyone see this ? A bit unusual , a mix of two different Gibson designs. I can't really decide on it's a cool look or not , but the sound is Okay!

Gibson "Bona-Bird"

Perhaps his most oddball guitar, the "Bona-bird" was commissioned by Bonamassa because he dug Firebirds but they tended to be neck heavy. It combines a reverse Firebird neck with a Les Paul body with just a single humbucker in the bridge. He says, "The jury's a bit out on the aesthetic of it, but I actually dig it." The guitar has an angry, growling tone. Bonamassa used the guitar, capoed at the second fret for singing, on “Slow Train.”

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSxT8L4N4ss]YouTube - Track Breakdown - Joe Bonamassa's "Slow Train"[/ame]



A bit of Bonamassa here with some 'normal' headstocks.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMXXnLSRdBE&playnext=1&list=PL20837D13895E4910]YouTube - Joe Bonamassa - Stop![/ame]

Some more Joe Bonamassa related http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/cellar/131738-new-joe-bonamassa-single-videos-free-digital-download.html

 

[VictorB]

That's crazy! I've seen a FB with a LP headstock, but never the other way around!

 

[GuitarToneFreak]

With that rimburst it kind of reminds me of Epi's Nighthawk. I'm digging the headstock on it though

 

[planks]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prseXz-zbzo]YouTube - Joe Bonamassa, Slow Train, Balboa Theater 2/18/11[/ame]

 

[planks]

That's crazy! I've seen a FB with a LP headstock, but never the other way around!

Firebird with LP headstock I have never seen. LZF do you know how many existed of those ?

I read somewhere that Johnny Winter had one, but never see any pics of it.

Got me into a bit of googlin now, so found this pic but not totally sure if it's a Les Paul headstock there (?)

 

[RobP]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

 

[VictorB]

Planks, I actually saw one for sale on Gbase a few years back, let me do some digging to see what I can find.

 

[planks]

Planks, I actually saw one for sale on Gbase a few years back, let me do some digging to see what I can find.

Thanks could be cool to see it.

 

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgWaYanW3GQ&playnext=1&list=PL4FD70A899BD9AD1B]YouTube - Joe Bonamassa Gear Interview part 1[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vwbx-q8l8s&feature=relmfu]YouTube - Joe Bonamassa Gear Interview part 2[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7S9bQNkr7k&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_fresh+div-1r-9-HM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7S9bQNkr7k&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_fresh+div-1r-9-HM[/ame]

 

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[ledfloyd]

Something I've noticed with joe that hardly any guitarist have these days. He actually knows how to talk during interviews. I dont think I've ever heard him say "um" or "you know" at all. Another thing I've noticed is that he is a huge fan and not afraid to admit it. His guitars have their "this is my insert guitarist name here moment" and I have to say I like that and he rips licks from clapton's early days alot. There's also alot of eric johnson's licks in his style as well. Now I wish I would have gone to his show a few months back. Rock on Joe!!!

 

[Mr Insane]

The guitar isn't my cup of tea, but hey none of my freaken business.

There is no denying he has some chops, a lot actually.

 

[planks]

The guitar isn't my cup of tea, but hey none of my freaken business.

There is no denying he has some chops, a lot actually.

It's a strange one to see, and it looks kinda cool, but then you want the 'normal' headstock to be there.

+1 on his chops - he's a great player for sure.

 

[b3john]

Sorry, but I'm completely repulsed by regular LPs with just a bridge pickup.

For some reason, what works on a Junior just doesn't fly on a regular Les Paul, at least not for me.

 

[Iggy_V]

Sorry, but I'm completely repulsed by regular LPs with just a bridge pickup.

For some reason, what works on a Junior just doesn't fly on a regular Les Paul, at least not for me.

agreed

 

[nauc]

i LIKE the sound of it, it badass. it sounds very semi-hollow yet it can growl like a mofo

pretty freakin cool

 

[gibsonguitar1988]

sorry, but i'm completely repulsed by regular lps with just a bridge pickup.

for some reason, what works on a junior just doesn't fly on a regular les paul, at least not for me.

+1

 

[Dave1968]

Looks good, though I'd like a neck pup too!

 

[Arthur]

.... but he dosen't have an orange.