Joe Bonamassa on his 550 vintage guitars | On The Record
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
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Blues-rock legend Joe Bonamassa opened for B. B. King aged 12 and has been an ever-present stalwart of the scene ever since, known both for his singular solo albums and star-studded live collaborations.
In this new On The Record interview, Joe shares his thoughts on his new album 'Blues Deluxe Vol. 2', learning 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)' as a child, and his immense collection of 550 vintage guitars.
Dive into the whole interview and discover guitar tabs to your favorite Joe Bonamassa songs on the Ultimate Guitar site.
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▬▬▬▬▬▬ Contents ▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - On Blues Deluxe Vol. 2
2:43 - On his substantial guitar collection
3:59 - On his favorite 'Skinnerburst' '59 Les Paul
5:29 - Advice for vintage guitar collectors
10:53 - On his first guitars
12:24 - Learning 'Voodoo Child' as a child
14:14 - On success and the music industry
16:35 - On Amp Modellers
18:27 - On putting your own spin on songs
20:03 - Outro
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Finding Joe brought back hope that music isn't dead. I'm 70 and for awhile it seemed there just wasn't good music left. I was able to see him years ago. I love hearing such talent. Him and Beth Hart were great together. Thankful for his parents that were behind Joe when he was small. YOU ROCK JOE ❤ LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU.
Your comment is funny -- LOL!
JB seems like a genuinely nice and humble person, which is why I always enjoy his interviews. Thank you for posting this one.
I'm not saying this to troll, but this is the least humble I've seen him 😆 there were a few little jabs in there, anyway, still great interview, and his philosophies are in line with mine 🙏🏻
Joe is a treasure. I’m not sure any artist has worked harder or has been more true to his craft.
Such a weak songwriter and predictable guitar player…
Joe is always very genuine Mom and Dad did a great Job.
sure is nice to grow up in a household where you can blow the modern day equivalent of $10000 on a Stratocaster at age 13
@@fuzzboxes
Wonder how many people if had that opportunity would be as good as joe or alot better?
When you're rich and don't have any responsibilities and have all the time in the world as a kid to sit around and play using the best equipment' parents pay for guitar lessons' which he won't admit to.
Taking all that in consideration' a person will get good at it.
Yes it takes dedication but I've seen several blue collar workers that work every day and didn't have the opportunities joe had' who plays in small home town bars on the weekends that are alot better than joe then back to work on Monday mornings. Those musicians never get a break. Money puts people in the spot light and everything else falls in place.
It is so cool to sea Joe with those incredible instruments and hear him taking them to their limits. You can see and hear and feel his love for them every time he picks one up. Such an inspiration.
This video gives a whole new meaning to "Smokin' Joe".
I love Joe, he's so down to earth and his love for the blues is endless. So humble calling himself a steward of his collection shows it. Can't wait to see him again in February. Go Joe keep up the great work 🎸
A preserver of music history. No one will care for it better 🤩🎸🎵
I have never heard Joe play poorly or sound at a loss. Incredible in the moment. One of the finest players I've ever heard. And he is without a doubt authentic and respected.
I do not know how much more down to earth JB can get until his haters finally realize the guy is not all ego'ed out.
What just because he owns a great collection of vintage guitars that makes him someone that should be criticized in social media?
Every single time i have heard JB talk about his situation in life he always says how grateful and lucky he is!
Love this guy! 1 thing I love, as a player myself, is when you see him live. You get to hear a pile of holy grail amps dialed right into their sweetspot. Just killer live tone. Thank you Joe! Keep up the good work.
Seen him at “ Gillys “ & bought the disc on this tour , met him at a local guitar store “ Hauer Music “Dayton Ohio & SO glad I did !
He put on a show with a solid 3 pc band that blew you AWAY !
Joe is so spot on with many,many points!!! From loving the guitar you buy to doing your own spin on things you learn. I'm 70 years old and have played guitar since I was 11yrs old, I remember playing s guitar in a store when a young boy came up to me saying "Mr your a great player, what could you tell me to help me be better too?" I thought for a minute and said "Take the time to enjoy your playing at the moment, you'll never be a beginner or intermediate, or advanced player again once you've moved up, so just take the time to enjoy playing wherever your at." Joe says basically the same thing too. What a great role model he is, I wish I'd had someone like him when I was young. Rock on Joe, Gods speed!!!
Good for Joe he has a amazing knowledge of all things guitar
This was a great interview! Great questions! I totally appreciate everything Joe does.
What I appreciate about Joe is that he's cool and honest...He tells it like it is.
Hard to find a star as humble , real, endless talent and just a regular guy.
Run across your music for the first time in 2022 after cancer surgery. Could not do anything but rest but Im now a big fan. Your music lifted me up brought a smile in my heart and I could not get up and jam but what I could Move was moving. I'm well now doing great enjoying your music everyday. And I'm moving and jaming . what a fantastic gift you been bless with. Just 69 yrs blues loving man !
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Love ya Joe!!! Not just a collector, historian, uses them as they were meant to be used!!
“I blew up the low powered one “ (!!) 🎉🎉 gotta love that.
Now knowing that Joe likes cigars makes me an even bigger fan.
Thank you Joe! If anyone deserves all of the historical treasures in guitars it should be you for all of your hard work and love for music…
Man, I would be happy with just 1 Strat from the early-mid 60's... let alone over 500 vintage guitars..what a blessing.
Nice to hear Joe share his great knowledge and passion and how it is important to be true to yourself. I am a relatively new fan and I am very happy to have discovered this man, his huge talent and dedication which I admire very much💯🔥❤💕
Joe always hits the nail on the head, just be yourself and have fun, be the first, be the best or be different x
Saw Joe at Nottingham Rock City UK a very very long time ago, when very few people knew who he was. One of his plectrums is in my collection from that night, just any ordinary pick, not personalized. Great interview Joe is a amazing musician and a lovely man. 🤘
Joe smoking a fat stogie! I love this guy 😊
that was a cool, laid back interview. great job, thanks for the share👍🍷
You deserve everything your hardwork has provided.
I like Joe he's one of my favorite's good player , good guy , great advice and he's real !!
Such talent so grateful for his talent.
I love how honest and genuine Joe is. He’s the working man’s guitar player. He always says how knows how fortunate he is be in the position he is in. He doesn’t say things to be impressive or liked in social media.
Exactly, that's what I like about him. His down to Earthness. Anyone in his position could easily be a swellheaded egomaniac. He's anything but.
He's the Working Man's guitar player with 550 vintage guitars and smoking the cigar on camera during an interview don't be a fool you probably fell for John McCain's Joe the plumber thing also
Joe is a great player. One of the best around. He's also a hell of a collector. I greatly enjoy your music Joe and good look with your collection. From one collector to another a toast my friend.
I had a strange thought at the end of that, I would love to see Joe roll on stage at a small club or juke joint with that big cigar blowing smoke, wearing an old grubby sweatshirt, bottle of jack on the floor, let a few profanities fly before rocking out lol, I don't think it will happen but if it does I hope it gets posted on here haha
Great interviewer. Kind, considerate, professional, and let the interviewee answer questions uninterrupted.
Hello Joe, I have seen you 1 time and
you blew me away with your perfection of the Blues and you're #1
For someone who has the harem in Nerdville, I find Joe to be incredibly humble, gracious In complementing others, and passionate about his craft. The man has busted his ass to accomplish what he has achieved. Another thing, Joe is an incredibly clean “live” guitarist. You rarely hear him hit an off note.
Joe should make an album that’s recorded with only his Epiphone signature models and the vinyl edition included whenever a customer buys one of his Epiphones.
That is an amazing idea. Along with behind the scenes video of him recording with his Epis. Epiphone sales would go nuts.
I hate to break it to you… The Epiphone album would sound exactly like his current albums. It’s not the gear, it’s the player. Joe could make a Hello Kitty guitar sound incredible.
Thank you JOE FOR PUTTING TRUE INTO GUITAR PLAYING. YOU ARE INSPIRING AND TRUE TO THE BONE!! YOU ARE THE GREATEST !! ❤❤❤❤
I love joe and he has really inspired my guitar playing, I think I could have done a better job interviewing him....! Side note: I won a Slash Les Paul from Joe's guitar give away years ago. Very generous guy...
Great interview!!!!! I LOVE Joe....he is a real down to Earth guy!
I first heard Joe when he played in Bloodline …and I was super impressed ..still am
Same here. I saw them play at Fireworks Over Central NY at Vernon Downs. They opened up for 38 Special and Cheep Trick. It was a great show.
Love the cigar! He's an amazing musician! Best gig I've ever been too! Leeds In the UK back in May the whole band where totally amazing!! Can't quite believe I saw Reese wynans as well!
I am a kid from the 70s and Joe was a treasure to find. I had become cynical about music and longed for the music that is imprinted on me very young. I just happened to click on "Redemption" as it scrolled across top of my YT because I listen to the music I love from the past so Joe's music kicked the algorithm I'm sure for my taste in music. My heart leaped and I was excited and have felt so fortunate to find someone that hit home just like "Frampton Comes Alive" did. I'm so thankful for Joe's vaste catalog I love it so much and it's so vast! I've seen him twice and I will see him in February. My only gripe is I only discovered him a few years ago and I would have followed his whole career if I had. ❤
-You know what I like about this dude? - Everything!
I first saw Joe open for a blues band in ybor city Florida for $8 a ticket and he was playing a Eric Clapton signature Strat He worked hard to get where he is at today and earned every bit of it
I am not a fan of joes music. But i am a fan of the man. Ive been really critical of him in the past (like that matters im nobody) but he is a good dude
this is a great no bullshitt interview , one of the best i've seen , think some of the folks below are pissed they waisted there money on classic gear thinking it would make em better musicans and that just is not the case ...
Joes "Skinner Burst" is 9-1951...in the 80's I owned 9-1952, great guitar but ended up selling it to Norm, who always paid the most for good stuff.
I love Joe's storytelling. I am hoping on a Christmas geek edition.
Thanks for sharing your passion. 🎸❤️🎸❤️
He has a gift of looking into the camera and it's like he's talking directly to you. He is so down to earth 🌍❤️🎸🎵
I think joe is an outstanding decent genuine person who works hard as given his whole life to music. I think listening to joe is educational and a inspiration. I have seen him live and man what a performance. I don't like people with negative thoughts and remarks if you have nothing nice to say then don't say it .people like these should do there homework first and they would realise how wrong they are .thankyou for all your music joe and what you have done in the guitar community and most of all thankyou for your kindness towards others in all you do .keeping the blues alive
Agree totally ❤ saw him here in Sweden this spring. Fantastic artist, guitarist, singer and great job to pass the blues further up the road ❤👍
Nice to hear the have fun comment, nice one Joe🏴🎸🤟🏻
Good interview and questions
Great interview JOE❤ You are the best ever my Love🥰 Take care and be well my Master😍👍😘
Great interview
Just have fun. My favorite thing he said in the whole video. We get so wrapped around the axel about all the bs and forget about the thing that got us all started, having fun!
I love this guy! Just humble while being honest about success. Not many do that and the ones that do, you can usually spit the bull!@#$
Enjoying fully this interview and Joe’s insight to success and passion. 🤍
I have 1 $550 Telecaster! Bought in 1998 and still playing it today.
im not joe's biggest fan but i certainly enjoy his music, knowledge, gear geekness like me but the best thing is this dude is just damn cool - stay awesome joe
Fantastic and honest interview, well done. UG.
Thank you Joe ! I’m having fun (!!) and putting my own spin on it. A guy I have played with doesn’t understand making a cover a bit of your own, but you can only do you , and I can only do me . Very simple ,very common sense. 😅
Regarding the amp modeler issue: it’s a great solution for recording demos, or playing with headphones at night. Sure it’s nice to plug into an amp on 11 but you can’t always do that. Before the Kemper I never could get a satisfying practice amp sound for a low volume setting. Now I just profile my favorite amps at full volume and be happy. Using an amp modeler live is something else though , especially is you are looking to get the pressure of a Marshall stack at full volume
Great talent love his music
You’re totally awesome, Joe and your music is amazing!❤🎉☮️💋🥰☯️
Great Guy, great answers
More power to you Joe, dear brother
Joe worked for every accolade and award he gets. Hes a real talent!!@
joe's awesome... wished he'd get more commercial success. yeah i get why commercial radio won't play him... they should. he's the real deal and he gives a legitimacy to music that the industry always needs....
Love this dude
Joe giving honest answers on tube-less amps, and he's right a real amp needs less tweaks :) Also, playing guitar shoud be fun.
Love Joe even more after his “Nerdvile” You can tell he is guitar 100% all the time. He’s almost savant like.
Awesome guy. I have a friend who insists on learning note for note. We get into a big discussion every time and I tell him he's not ABC or XYZ nor am I. Joe is right on. Improvise but keep the flavor.
Jb is a realist. Excellent
Well said Joe...all of it....honest at right
Congratulations on your survival and a 2nd cut ! Love the first one !
I remember walking into Big Apple Music, and they were talking about "Lenny's kid" and how Carmin really couldn't show him anything else. I think Joe 10 or 11. I knew so many good guitar players in the Utica area. I'm glad to see that Joe was able to succeed without having to play weddings. Joe would have loved 4 Acres. So many good guitarists try to do great cover songs. Joe Cocker knew how to play cover tunes. Joe has learned that the only way to cover a cover tunes is to play your way.
Great offering.
Joe B is great.
Rather prolific, shall we say. Sometimes burnt but still a fan (B O JH got donated,,,,missed with me).
54 strat for 4k wow! great interview :)
Hey Joe and Joe's team, you guys should really really think about maybe Joe and Mike (Hickey, apologies for any sp errors) sitting down together to co-author a book... "The Guitar nerds complete guide to vintage gear", just a book talking about some of the differences (without giving away those "trade" secrets😉) between REAL vintage gear, guitars, amps, pedals etc.. and newer gear. Not to bash on anything but merely for all us nerds out there. I would bet it would sell pretty darn good, heck I'd even pay a little extra for a copy signed by Joe and Mike! Just a thought. Thanks for everything you and your team DO do for the blues!
Blues and cigars go together well.
The only thing I see in vintage guitars and amps it's keeping them so the younger generation can see what musicians that brought forth the music played on and used, it is actually getting ridiculous some of the prices for these instruments has got way out of hand I'm 72 and I played on most of the instruments like Joe has, to me they're just a guitar if you can't play it then it's still just a guitar I love Joe and he's a great musician but the world of guitars has went insane !
My favorite artist, in any genre! Just down to earth, genuine, I'd love to have a Cognac with him and talk about music and guitars.
Wise word's simple accurate and true.
This guy gets too much unwarranted hate, and I'm not even a fan of his music! Seems like a great dude
The better one plays and becomes more famous, and owns a bunch of stuff, the more the haters show up. One word, jealousy.
I would love to hang out with Joe on the regular.
Joe, you should really try a Quilter Mach3 - class D, fully analog, great voicing and tons of power. Designed by Pat Quilter of QSC.
Hes such natural talent.
Great guy
I'm the kind of guy who could build a fugazi. But I won't. Because there is 75 years of evolution to a telecaster that I like. I.e. compound radius', locking tuners, modern block saddle brass bridges, etc etc. Am realizing fairly quickly that I could build a vintage quality guitar that sounds pretty close to the original. Minus the aging. Which is gonna happen anyways 20-30 years from now. Are they worth anything? No. Would I sell em? No. (I might give one away to a friend) Am I happy? Yes. Think I sort of understand JB. Grew up to a used guitar store family, loves vintage guitars, and is passionate about playing em and talented enough to make a living at it. Good for him. Same time his is just a regular guy. We are all what we put our energy into. I'm just getting back into music after a half of lifetime skateboarding, marriage, divorce, kids, semi pro baseball for 20 years, feeding myself being a jack of all trades. Unfortunately, I have rythmic dyslexia so it is highly unlikely I'll be able to play professionally, but I am learning in just a few years that I can sure can build a hell of a guitar and enjoy playing em for personal enjoyment . Eventually, we are all going to die all his guitars will go back into circulation and even mine will end up in someone's hands 😂. Everyone will be who made this parts caster scratching their head. Hell someone might steal my guitars and I'll just build even better ones. Till I get arthritis in the hands and can't do it anymore. That just isn't me. Would rather build a nice mix of modern and vintage and try to advance it in some way.
Great video but I really wish the volume was much more consistent.
Odd, watching little Joe Bonamassa the guitar wonder kid from down the road, act like an old man. Surreal, but not surprising if you come from upstate NY. You grow up fast here. You're still a kid Joe.
I like the comment on modelers. However, remember that mics, preamps, EQs, compressors have to be tweaked as well. :)
Great video. Really enjoyed it. Good questions and Joe comes across as a very nice guy.
i bet the Mike Zito album's gonna be fun!
Finally someone who can ask sensible questions.
I would ask Joe what's the use of having 15 'Bursts if he has a favorite and there isn't possibly enough time to enjoy them all, much less the rest of his collection. I guess he had a great use for at least a portion of his collection when making the blues album when he could actually lay hands on genuine period rigs to recreate the tones of the times in question.
A Coke and a smoke, A man of my own heart. 🙂
Hey Joe😊interesting to hear your thoughts 💭...what’s the cigar you have there? One I would be able to get? Hahaha not the one u r enjoying now 😅
I’ve got 50 ,We’re just caretakers for a short while relatively speaking