Adam Jones Guitar
The Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS certainly retains its place among outstanding guitars. It’s an instrument, reflecting the unique musical sensibilities of Adam Jones, the influential guitarist from Tool.
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Who is Adam Jones?
Adam Jones, the renowned guitarist and visual artist for the rock band Tool, is famed for his distinctive playing style and his ability to intertwine visual arts with music.
He is a total genius when it comes to combining heavy, complex riffs with melodic elements. He’s big on using delays, reverb, and other effects to give his guitar this almost psychedelic sound.
What sets Adam apart is his ability to make his guitar sound almost… alive. His style is super atmospheric, layered, and moody, but it still hits hard when it needs to. He’s got this signature tone that’s instantly recognizable. If you’ve ever listened to songs like Sober, Schism, or Lateralus, you’ve heard his signature sound in action.
But Adam isn’t just a killer guitarist – he’s also a crazy talented visual artist. He designs all the cool, trippy artwork for Tool’s albums and music videos, like the stuff for Ænima and Lateralus.
Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS
Adam’s journey with his signature Les Paul began with his deep-rooted affection for Gibson guitars. The 1979 Les Paul Custom held a special place in his heart, becoming an extension of his musical persona.
Gibson, recognizing Adam’s contribution to music and his affinity for Les Pauls, decided to collaborate, marking the birth of the Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS.
Design
The Adam Jones Les Paul meticulously captures the aesthetic subtleties of the 1979 Les Paul Custom. The 3-piece maple neck has the classic Rounded C profile, paired with a smooth ebony fretboard and Mother of Pearl block inlays for that vintage vibe. The Silverburst finish, a distinctive feature, adds an element of timeless elegance to the guitar.
Playability
The guitar delivers a wide range of tones thanks to a reverse-mounted Custombucker pickup at the neck and a custom-wound Seymour Duncan® DDJ pickup by the ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge. Volume and Tone knobs are dialed in to match the original, and it features Adam Jones’ signature custom graphic along with a replica headstock mirror – packed in a hardshell case.
It’s engineered to deliver the versatility, richness, and depth that characterize Adam’s music. Its playability is a blend of comfort, balance, and responsiveness.
Table of Specifications Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS
This table concisely organizes the detailed specifications of the Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom VOS, providing a clear and comprehensive overview of its features.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Brand | Gibson |
| Year | 2020 |
| Configuration | HH |
| Strings | 6 |
| Made in | United States |
| Series | Custom Shop Collection |
| Colors | Gray |
| Left-Handed Version | No |
| Body | |
| Top | 3-piece Maple |
| Type | Solid Body |
| Body Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Neck | |
| Neck Joint | Set |
| Tuners | Schaller M6 with Large Buttons |
| Fretboard | Ebony, with 1-ply White Binding |
| Neck Material | 3-piece Maple |
| Decoration | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Scale Size | 24.75″ |
| Shape | Adam Jones Medium C |
| Frets | 22 Jumbo |
| Fretboard Radius | 12″ |
| Nut | Bone |
| Nut Width | 43mm (1.693”) |
| Electronics | |
| Switch | 3 Way |
| Knobs | Speed |
| Volume Controls | 2 |
| Tone Controls | 2 |
| Bridge Pickup | Custom-Wound Seymour Duncan DDJ (Humbucker / Passive) |
| Neck Pickup | Gibson Custombucker (Reverse-Mounted) (Humbucker / Passive) |
