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Joe Bonamassa 2009-09-25 23:08:40
Topic: Gear buying semi retirement. (15 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Hey Everybody..
           Picked up the final piece of the puzzle today.. I always wanted an original Jim Kelly amp circa 1979.  Thanks to my new friend Adam I finally got one.  (its not for sale----- besides it has to go back to him if I ever decide I dont want it anymore.) But with this purchase I feel I am done for awhile.  If you see Jim Kelly amps, get them.  They are cheap and will smoke any 60 watt competitor. You d be shocked (in a good way ) that the price is about as much as a new hot rod 2x12 Deville. 
Anyway.. Just thought I d share that story.. Now I just have to learn how to play..
a semi retired gear buying Bonamassa... 
Joe B
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167 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-09-29 16:37:45
Re: jcm 800 (7 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)It appears to be one on G Base white full stack for 1700 dollars thats not bad either.  The thing with any vintage marshall or any amp for that matter is... How does it sound. 
Good Luck
Joe B
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168 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-09-29 20:06:35
Re: Joe's Flying V (8 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)My Flying V is a 1981 A  series  heritage reissue. I bought it from One guitars in Hamburg Germany on the european fall tour of 2008.  I played it that night at the Fabrik and every night since.  I have since procured the matching explorer of the same year.  That might make its debut this fall. 
Joe B
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169 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-09-30 23:54:14
Re: no reverb .... time for new tubes? (8 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Let me predicate this with..  I am the reverb equivalent to the  Bermuda triangle.  Reverbs  at point of purchase that work with perfection have a mysterious way of not working 24 to 48 hours after being in my possession.  I have found three things that are the most  common problems with reverb.  One- Reverb tank.  (thats a cheap fix) Two- the reverb transformer ( not such a cheap fix) and Three- some sort of resistor internally in the amp. ( moderately cheap but not a DIY job) 
      A quick story.  I recently purchased a Boogie Mark 2 1985 model.  Reverb working was fine in the store.  I get the amp home and  within 5 minutes the reverb doesn't work.  ( Refer to above)  My solution wasn't to take it to my tech or  order a new tank or even pray to the ancient greek god of reverberation.  It was simply to get one of my Boss REV-5's and plug it in to the effects loop.  It sounds great and even I cant kill them.. 
Good Luck achieving surf again!!!
Joe B
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170 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-10-05 03:56:58
Re: The one guitar you regret most parting with? (35 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Worst guitar I ever parted with was a 1962 Fender Stratocaster blonde over a ash body.  It sounded bad and needed frets.  I didnt have the heart to refret it.   So I let it go.. I really wish I had it back.  That and my 1968 custom cherry red Les Paul with p-90s..  and the list goes on and on and on and on!!!!!
Joe B
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171 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-10-07 00:00:37
Re: JB Custom Les Paul Candy Apple Blue, is this for real? (32 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)hey Jim
       Its real.. There are 4 out there..   Its the first one I have seen surface..
Joe B
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172 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-10-16 20:22:22
Re: Joe's Les Paul action (20 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Here is the low down on the set up..

11-52's Ernie Ball strings for both electric and acoustic.

Action high on the Les Pauls.. I like the fight with high action.. Like Tether ball..

Acoustics , normal action and 11-52 strings.. I cant compete with the bluegrass guys...

Normally when guys tell me they use 12's or 13's on Electric I tell them string gauge is not a test of manly hood and usually hand them a bottle of Aleve or Mortrin..  If you are comfortable with them its great.. but beware of the long term affects..
Enjoy
Joe B
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173 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-10-26 21:51:03
Re: What amp did JB used? (17 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)It was actually Warren's Fuchs ODS and Category 5 cab.. There was a Tubescreamer and my Les Paul.. It was a nice rig..
I had a blast jamming.. If I looked serious up there it was because I was trying not to screw up.. LOL
Joe B
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174 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-10-27 03:42:11
Re: What amp did JB used? (17 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I never said people would leave..  One is great. More and more I find myself gravitating to the one amp set up..  This whole post reminds that I need to call Andy and send my Fuchs in for service.  It needs  TLC..  They are great amps.  Don's cabs are great too.. 
Now how much would you pay!!!! LOL
thanks
Joe B
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175 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-11-02 14:57:12
Re: Class 5 Marshall Amp (33 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I actually really like the class 5..  I have one of the first three ever built and use it a lot at home/ dressing room / ect///////.  It sounds straight away like a mini bluesbreaker combo. It has the same voicing and darkness to it.  I was really impressed.  Is it THOR the giant uber rig from a planet far away? no.. Its 5 watts. Now if you link 8 of em up like I did at Ronnie Scotts.. Yeah you ll get there.   It is a good 5 watts with lots of headroom. You guys know me by now I would never say it if I didnt think it was good.  $400 is a good price for it too..  its built in the UK. Anyway my two cents..
Joe B
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176 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-11-05 02:44:25
Re: Total change of setup (12 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)try this.. 
1.       A shield for one that will bring it down to the front by 50 percent..
2.       turning the cab around backwards and using a open back...
3.       using a open amp and one with a hotplate.  ( this will give u headroom and the saturation you desire.)
4..      govern your amp by using your volume on your les paul.. Strats are not so hot for that.  Strats and I dont mix anymore.. Im kinda bias..
5.  good old fashion blankets from IKEA  ( hate that store..  your trapped !!!!!!!!  buy something or your dooomedDDDDDDD)
6. try these things called Tone-bras.. not a great name but good for front end dissapation on a low wattage amp..  Over a hundred watts. they rattle. 

good luck
      Joe B
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177 Topic by Joe Bonamassa 2009-11-12 07:42:08
Topic: A special thank you.. (22 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Hey Guys and Gals..
           Tonight I celebrated my 20th anniversary concert.  We did two sold out shows at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.  We had the honor of the Ball family in the audience tonight.  Sterling, Brian, Derek and all the guys have been too good to me over the past year.  From strings to awesome guitars.  The new double neck is so cool!! Today,  Sterling gave me a triple humbucker  Albert Lee  that changed my life.  It is a fantastic guitar.. It is his own personal guitar btw.  Its name is Big Papa.  It literally blew the roof off the coach house tonight.. Thanks guys for being so fantastic and not just friends but family as well..
Joe B
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178 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-11-16 07:02:57
Re: Why Joe doesn't play P90 guitars? (22 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I am actually not a fan of p-90 pickups.  I find them to be somewhat of a gray area for me.  Too bright for the thick human voice tone, too dark to twang honestly.  I have a few guitars with them but never reach for them honestly.. I have a old goldtop that is good.. But honestly they are the best pair of p-90's I have heard.  I payed all my mowing lawn money for that one 12 years ago.  I dig Gibson Mini Humbuckers in the Firebirds and of course the Paf thing. 
Joe B
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179 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-11-20 13:32:46
Re: Joe's Black Strat from ANDY DVD for sale (34 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)It is my old one indeed.  I traded it for a custom shop guitar way back when.. I had used it pretty much through my early days. Is it work 4k.. who knows. Its a stock EC strat that came in on trade at my dad's old shop in Clinton New York.  The case has been rittled with stickers that are not mine though.. Again its changed hands a few times.. 
PLAY GIBSON or MUSICMAN.. LOL
Joe
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180 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-11-20 18:39:47
Re: Joe's Black Strat from ANDY DVD for sale (34 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Rick..
      Its a guitar that makes a thud..  I was mine at one point.. Its no big deal.  Dont beat yourself up.  If you brought it to me I would sign it.  All I ask is a small proceed go to the Crossroad charity.  EC did me the uber solid favor of a lifetime this year.  So I encourage everybody who can donate to his foundation.  I hope the guitar brings the money you ask.  Its a good one.  I still have the silver matching back up with better frets somewhere...  I wore those ones down a bit. It was my main E flat guitar. I couldnt sing as high in those days.   That guitar represents  alot of miles in the van.  That guitar brings back the best memories and the worst really.. Those tours were as brutal as they were exciting.   Remember at that time..  I had to work exceptionally hard to struggle.. 
Best to Blackie!!!
Joe B
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Joe Bonamassa 2009-11-22 08:11:30
Re: Marshall DSL or TSL or 1959hw (18 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)My suggestion would be is to get two amps.. Combos.. Like a DSL 1x12 and like a Bluesbreaker or one of the handwired 18watt combos. This way you get the natural overdrive articulation thing and a more front end preamp from the DSL. That will certainly cover your bases and be plenty loud for medium size venues.  I do suggest making or buying a baffle of some sort.  Clearsonic in Ohio will sort you out.  I get my shields from Jim M  who is the Dumble of Baffle builders  LOL..
hope that helps.
Joe B
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182 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-11-22 13:55:57
Re: Marshall DSL or TSL or 1959hw (18 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)way to combat that is to bring your own mics.. A couple of good beyers or a Palmer Speaker emulator are great.  Thats what I used to do back in the day.  It was all part of that new york Italian rebel streak in me.  I just refused to take no for a answer.  Plus you dont have to mic both really.  The two bleed into each other.. Its kinda like a soup..
Joe "the stewart" B
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183 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-11-27 12:28:43
Re: which amp used on tom and bob radio show (10 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)On Bob and Tom I used my #52 JB les paul a tube screamer, and bluesbreaker combo.  I love the BB combo.  They sound great.
Joe B.
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184 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-11-27 14:22:19
Re: amp switcher vs a/b box (7 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Best straight up amp switcher I have found is a Palmer.  Individual ground lifts.  Great for if you have three amps.  If you have four it gets a bit more complex..
Joe B
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185 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-11-30 16:25:07
Re: build your own... (23 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)If Epi is not your speed although I have played them and they are pretty good.  Burstbuckers would help them .. Try the Old Ibanez -V-s.  They were made in the late 70's and do pretty well.  They are like a grand.  I paid like 3800 for my Korina.   Its a good one.  Its a A series and very light. The pickups are wrong and the guard had been changed but who cares right?   its a good one.  3 to 4 k for a 80s is fair and they can be had.  If some asks for more.. Tell them two words..  " Bernie Madoff" .  good luck..
Joe B.
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186 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-12-07 12:03:47
Re: Does Joe Use A Volume Pot Mod? (5 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I particularly like the high end roll off on the stock volume pots..  I in fact never or rarely solo with the volume on 10.  I find it more articulate with volume set at 7 or 8.  Again its a taste vs fact. 
Joe B
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187 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-12-09 14:18:04
Re: Which Boss Reverb Pedal does Joe Use? (2 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I use Boss REV-5 pedal reverbs.. They are great and oh so silent and reliable.  In europe its all boss in the rack.. chorus and rev pedals. In the US its a bit more posh.. TC chorus and 2290 replace the boss units.
Joe B
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188 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-12-10 15:51:39
Re: Best Jubilee substitute? (20 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Totally Agree Jim..
       DSL and a tube screamer will get you home.  They have a new amp coming out that I like better than the DSL .. Its warmer and  better suited for cleaner playing.. It will go to 20 on the gain as well.  Marshall DSL are my choice when the Jubilee's are resting..
best
Joe B
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189 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-12-10 15:58:58
Re: EB Music Man - RAH performance String tidiness (6 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Thats right.. I hate hanging strings. It shows your audience that you could care less about your appearance.  Like wearing a potato sack to a gig.. unless thats your gag..  Anyway the hanging "chad" as I like to call it  came from a gig in Moscow last year.  The airlines will take your tools whether they are in you check bag or not.. so bag guys needs some craftsman tools in Russia or even Iowa he/she is taking them..  So we show up and the tools have been poached.. Dave tried to do the bend metal two ways and it will break thing on the D string and it failed everytime.. Nature of the tuners and nature of the string gauge.  so show time rolls around and we have this hanging string and we have to go for it.  When I stepped to the Theramin it gave it such a fluttering cool sound that it had to stay.. Just the hanging chad..
best.
Joe B
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190 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-12-10 20:33:16
Re: Why doesn`t Joe use Diezel amps (10 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)many great guitarist use them and a bevy of other manufactures.. I am happy with my current set up..   Also I feel the uber 3 channel is wasted on me.. I only use one tone per amp..  so it would be like taking a bugatti veyron (thanks Jeff) to the Pret-manager for sushi..  and in USA speak..  taking a corvette to the 7 eleven for a good dinner with your date.  Both not suited for the skill level at hand..
Best. All I am saying is that I am not really that type of player.  I use amp overdrive not preamp..
JB
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191 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-12-19 11:49:09
Re: Chains and Things set up? (9 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)The rig for that was  a 1978 Lab Series and a 1965 Princeton Reverb. The guitar was my ummm Lucille of course...  I really dig the Lab Series L-5 and L-7.  Collectively I paid 500 dollars for both and they are so warm..  Sometimes Solid State wins the day!!
JB
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192 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-12-23 00:38:59
Re: Ceriatone OTS HRM settings? (18 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)So am I to understand you all have to put these together yourselves? If that is the case.. The fuzzy and bright thing might not go away.. Amps are built using solder techniques and wire positioning.   I also caution anybody working on their own stuff.. You can really hurt yourself doing that.  Before working on a amp it has to be drained of electrons especially in the capacitors.. There are leathal voltages and amperages ( the real killer) lurking in them.  Dont mean to sound like a negative nellly but I genuinely dont want to see anybody hurt here. Be careful and have fun mostly and give a qualified tech a crack if you are stumped.  best 80 bucks you ever spent!!
Joe B
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193 Topic by Joe Bonamassa 2009-12-23 00:55:43
Topic: gotta tell you about my new amp.. (42 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)So I am recording a " discrete project" in early January.  (you will know eventually but now you cant.. sorry).  I needed to find a really killer Marshall.  A clean tone one.. Like Paul Kossoff's or Eric Johnson.  When I say clean tone one.. a 4 input model that when you turn to 6 or 7 its still not distorted but its loud and breaking up slightly.. So my friends at Guitar Center Hollywood vintage found me a slightly modded Super Bass 100 watt plexi panel head . It has a master volume added in the back but does little to the original tone.  I plugged it in and was so blown away it made me cry. I finally found the Kossoff tone.. It is magic and due to the demand of 100 watt heads being less than spectacular and given the Guitar Center guys are uber nice, I got it pretty reasonable.  Not since I ve been a kid ( a long time) have I been inspired to play by a amp or piece of gear.  It is a magic one in a non collector clothing.  Its in my living room now with a chandler tube driver and a boss reverb.  Its the "Tons of Sobs" tone.  Even with the THD Hot plate set at "neighbors" it is so good.. Sorry I am gushing a bit.  But you know.. As for it seeing action Live, not a chance.. Its my new favourite child right now..
Joe B
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194 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-12-31 03:43:22
Re: NEW REVERB PEDAL FOR JOE TO SEE (5 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Sounded cool... I have original Fender Spring Reverbs, a Diaz and a Kendrick.  The problem I have with real spring reverbs on stage is the tendency to break down and to make that SPLUSHHHHH sound when a man of considerable stature walks by.. Im gonna stick to the Boss REV-5..  its awesome.. Thanks for the tip!!
best
Joe B
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195 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2009-12-31 03:53:28
Re: I TRIED THE BLUESBREAKER AND THE TWIN AMP57 REISSUE PUT A SPELL ON ME (17 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)My issue with the reissue tweed twin is the speakers.. The reissue Jensens are dreadful.. The originals were pretty questionable as well. IMHO But at least they were warmer.  If you put greenback Celestions or Fanes it would sound better.  EV's would work but might be too clean for that application.  Might.. You never Know. I was excited when they reissued the tweed twin but its not right in many ways.  But!!! God used one stock and it was Epic.. I saw it with my own eyes..  So what do I know??????
Best
JB
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Joe Bonamassa 2010-01-01 03:42:19
Re: Effects in the Studio (10 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Just like if you are on a date with a really hot looking girl, confidence rules the day.  Engineer aint the boss of you.  Just walk in with you tone together and say this is it fellas..  But also know what mic you like and how you like it positioned.  Again just like on a date.  I use 421's for the room.  Kevin has a 57/ beyer combo for close mic..  The room is important.  You get the warmth and bottom from the room.  As a guitarist you manifest your own tone.  You will get there.  Never totally get off your game plan in the studio. 
good luck
Joe
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197 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-01-07 02:50:10
Re: JB Gigliotti Strat on ebay (17 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)the original Gigliotti Strat is safe and secure in my house..  I dont know of that one and there were never JB models..
Best
Joe B
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198 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-01-07 05:58:39
Re: jb's delay settings (23 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Boss DD -3 .........
Its cheap and good
JB
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199 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-01-07 17:23:03
Re: Plexi shield choice (36 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I would highly suggest using a \/\/ shape with a hinge in the middle.. The secret shhhhh ( dont tell the KWS forum)  is hinge in the middle.  It works like a volume and tone control. 
Joe B
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200 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-01-07 19:57:38
Re: Joe ~ Gear Help Please! (16 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Nice stuff...  If I had to spend only 1 thousand dollars I would get a New DSL 2000 1x12 combo to run in combination with your Two Rock or Ceritone... You need a fendery style and a high gain style IMHO.  That should run you about $699.  I would  also invest in a Clearsonic baffle made for a twin or blues breaker combo ($199 ish) and you are done. I would lose some of the pedals... Just get a good (non true bypass) wah, your TS-808, a delay, chorus on the marshall only (Effects Loop)..  Use your reverb on the Two Rock or Ceritone. I like the Boss super chorus myself.  It does wonders to a DSL especially if you turn the tone pot down on the pedal.. If you must have a fuzz, then use a Fuzzface.. or a Colour Sound Tone bender. Not the Fulltone.. Dreadful again IMHO.  All in you should be at $925 with enough left over to buy a good bottle of Caymus or Silver Oak Cab Sav...  Theres your 1000 dollars..
Hope that helped
Joe B
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201 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-01-19 18:37:52
Re: Speakers NDY (6 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Most of the time they were greenback 25 watt Celestion speakers.  Vintage 30's as well.  I went through many boxes over the years.  I got away with the greenbacks because I used just two heads and one cabinet per head. 
Joe B
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202 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-01-22 07:37:57
Re: Amp Mic Clip/Stand (7 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)They are called Z bars..  I rehearse and have rehearsed at third encore for 20 years.. Tour supply is my source.. That is a dangerous place let me tell you!!
Joe B
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203 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-01-22 07:54:46
Re: Amp Mic Clip/Stand (7 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)they have a store in Manchester..
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204 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-01-29 03:49:57
Re: Joes Super Lead (15 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Hey Guys,
        I prefer the SuperLead/bass circuits from 1968. With that said it would be hard to get a smooth warm tone from just plugging straight in to any 4 input marshall. They are cleaner amps by nature.   I would suggest using a tube screamer or chandler tube driver.  Set the amp at a cleaner tone.  (normal channel, bass 4 , mid 5 to 6 treb 4 pres 5 vol 4 to 6 depending on how your amp is running).  Make it so you get that slighty dark Angus tone.  Then engage the overdrive pedal.  Set it to taste.  Maybe add a reverb or chorus to smooth things out a little.  Garnish with a sprig of oregano and dinner is served.  A Les Paul or any guitar with a humbucker will help as well. 
Good Luck
Joe B
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205 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-02-01 08:09:13
Re: Bonamassa inspired guitar by Vintage Guitars-Wilkinson? (38 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Hey dudes!!
           Im flattered really.  It says a lot that kids want a cheap JB version.  Its really cool, I do wanna play one though and see if they are good playing guitars at least. This is actually inspiring me to make a phone call to some friends at Epiphone.. Thanks for the heads up.  If someone gets one let me know how it is. 
Cheers
Joe Bonamassa
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206 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-02-26 03:54:38
Re: '55 Fender Harvard Amp (3 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I have one.. Blonde used that and a tweed Vibrolux of mine on the Ballad of John Henry..  They are cool.. Worth about 800 bucks and  have soul for days.. Especially in a small room with a gibson les Paul.  I wrote/write many songs on mine and some cat had its way with it a long time ago.  Dad bought it for 300 and I think I still owe him for it.. oh well.. I should shut up now..
Joe Bonamassa
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207 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-03-06 16:35:07
Re: What Joe's LP is this one? (New Member, SoloDallas, Fan of Joe's) (18 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)That guitar now has a bigsby and is pictured on the side of the bona-crusier.. 
thanks
Joe B
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208 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-03-16 06:46:45
Re: Joe's Plexi Shield (8 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I have to say the Jim Moody Baffle company was one of the early endorsers of my little band.  In a way he was the Tucker of the baffle biz.  A revolutionary idea but had all the uber corporate baffle builders against him.   General Baffles and Berkshire baffles and holdings to name a few... Jim remained steadfast and continued to build baffles for me until 2009.  Finally Clearsonic has taken over with the proper ( Jim Moody ) specs.  Thanks to Jim for 6 years of cutting Plexi glass and the 30 or so baffles we went through..  You Rock!!!
Best
Joe B
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209 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-03-17 06:32:44
Re: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2x12 (27 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)1200... is a good deal.   the 2x 12 have never been my favorite but its a Jubilee.  They all have a unique sound to them.  I would buy it considering at the last guitar show I found one for 2500 with the tag that said as used by Slash, Black Crows and Yours truly.  When I asked him if that was the best price he said that " Joe Bonamassa was gonna buy it if I didnt"  Eishhhh!!!!!!  So buy it and enjoy in it my opinion. 
Joe B
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210 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-03-25 04:15:33
Re: Replace Texas specials in my Strat (correct section this time) (15 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)In my experience....    You cant save a dead strat.  Pickups will do little to improve the tone of a neck and body that is not working.  I did this 15 years ago and it cost me a fortune.  Its better to search out another guitar that just works start to finish..
Best
Joe Bonamassa
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215 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-04-19 10:34:55
Re: Is this another JB copy (42 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Yeah.... Im flattered that they think enough of me to do that but I would suggest saving your money for the Epiphone JB model due out this year.  I have the prototype on the bus and its ace.  Burst buckers, good hardware and this one is pretty light.  Not to butter my own bread but get one thats sanctioned.  I want to try the "imposter" and see if it plays ok.  Again, they are all like my children.
Joe B
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216 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-04-20 03:34:39
Re: Is this another JB copy (42 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I dont have a actual launch date for the Epi- JBLP.  I would guess in the next 3 to 4 months.  Gibson moves pretty fast when the Prototypes are done.  I am stoked about it.  I really think they sound good.  I even A- B'd the epi with the real thing.  It gets the Joe Brand seal of approval.  Price I dont know, but will come with a certificate that I will sign and I will be in the ball park of similar models
Thanks
Joe B.
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217 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-04-20 04:45:30
Re: Is this another JB copy (42 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)No I don't know how to upload pictures..  But its basically, a unaged JBLP with a Epiphone Headstock.  Pretty cool.. IMHO.. 
JB
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218 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-04-27 11:24:22
Re: Epiphone JB Les Paul (53 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Ok guys and gals...  Here is the lowdown on the Epi JBLP...  It came out great, it is unaged.. After much research and keeping in mind that the price needs to be affordable especially to younger kids.  ( my whole intention of doing the model). I decided to keep it unaged.  As for the custom shop JB's there will be a run in Sunburst.   Wildwood guitars in Colorado is doing them.  I have seen a few pics and they look cool.  I am actually really excited to see the finished product.  As for the Blue ones... The Lucky 5 (yes 5 mine was the last one) of us should should hold on to them. They look like they will be the rarest ones.   I am not sure how many Sunburst will be made... That I will know shortly. 
Your source for all things Joe B......
Joe B.
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219 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-04-29 16:22:01
Re: No Goldtop for Joe in Boston... (11 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Number 001 is retired,  Prototype is also in my vault.  I bought the cherry sunburst with black parts as a stop gap while # 52 is being repaired.   I have a 70 Goldtop that I sometimes play as well as a 69 Les Paul Custom..  It depends on the day... Greeny aka Gary Moore  I know is the star of the show.  Hopefully # 52 comes back soon... I am thinking mid summer..
Best Joe B
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220 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-05-01 11:55:23
Re: Joe's Gibson ES-355 (15 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)The Guitar is a Late 72-early 73 Gibson 355.. I signed up for ebay under the name Joe Bonamassa I bought it from a guys who was listed as Mr Shades... It was the most traumatic guitar buying experience of my life.. Pay Pal this and that... I got a really special guitar from it though.. but Im done with EBAY... Too much nonsense for this cash and carry guitar buyer..
Joe Bonamassa
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221 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-05-04 07:50:52
Re: Baffle or Attenuator (14 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Baffle... Why?  because with an attenuator you lose your clean headroom.  With the amp full out but shielded you will be able to get a wider variety for sounds from whatever your guitar is.  My recommendation would be a clearsonic fender twin size baffle.  You will be way happy with that and have a few extra sheckles in your pocket..
Joe B
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222 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-05-05 19:52:53
Re: Celestion Vintage 30 (10 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I would go with Surrey made Greenbacks over the V-30's.  V- 30's have a lot of cone cry..  Try to snag yourself some Rola era 65's watter Celestions.  Those are personal fav... Good Luck.
Joe B
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223 Topic by Joe Bonamassa 2010-05-07 03:29:30
Topic: # 52 rides again.. (23 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I know with all the nashville guys loosing their entire collection this seems very trivial but in my world it means a lot.  My wonderful # 52 JBLP is in transit via Fed Ex back to me courtesy of the wonderfully talented and generous Scott Lentz.  It will be in the rotation tomorrow in Iowa.  Scott repaired it and sent it back today.  I cant thank him enough for his time and and his expertise.  It is very special guitar to me. 
Look for it tomorrow. 
Joe B
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224 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-05-08 01:46:25
Re: 355, les paul (14 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Best Les Paul tones....  Billy Gibbons... everything. Jeff Beck Blow by Blow, Truth, Eric Clapton Beano, Fresh Cream, Paul Kossoff ect.

Best 335 tone of all time.. get ready to argue with me... is a tie.. Three ways..  Crossroads ( cream live at winterland) Alvin Lee  and Ten Years After ( I'm going home live at woodstock) and ding ding ding...  " Eddie Money"  Two tickets to Paradise.  Solo by Jimmy Lyon.  Its straight 335 and Mesa Boogie Mark 2 b..   

If you listen to those songs you can hear the difference in the tones.. Of course taking BB and Freddie off the table as supreme masters of the 355 guitar..
Joe B
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225 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-05-13 07:05:46
Re: new sunburst version of the Bona-Sig-Les Paul ? (26 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)The set up I used for that was my girlfriend Sandi's Blues Deluxe and her  Boss blues driver.  All I do is dump the top end and turn up the level LOL.  The guitar is the Prototype of the Sunburst "Wildwood guitars" run of JB's.  Its ace.. I think it looks great.  Still has the black back and is in a VOS finish.  The Epiphone JB's are in Gold and are unaged..  Same as the Custom model..  The first run Epi's will have Seymor Duncan Antiquities due to the burst buckers slated for them being slight underwater at the moment..  I think they will sound great as well. 
Best
Joe B
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256 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-10-30 14:46:03
Re: Perhaps the best Dumble tone? (my .02) (78 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Well the saga continues. I heard from my friend today that the amp I thought sounded like a fake is actually real and I have offended some of the more sensitive chaps on the gear page. Anywho. My position is simple.  I put myself out there everyday to be judged scrutinized and You Tubed. I called it like I saw it or heard it really and I guess I was wrong about the first part. It's the same right anybody has to do so. So with that the great Joe B dumble fumble comes to a close.
Joe B
Ps. 10 years really? Yikes man.
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257 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-10-30 15:03:19
Re: Perhaps the best Dumble tone? (my .02) (78 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Always....  That's a guarantee. I ll always be at least honest.
Shalomn from Tel Aviv.
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258 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-04 12:12:39
Re: New Fuzz Pedal: Davy Knowles sig. (17 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I ei ey.     
     I love Davey. I think he' s the best thing to come out in years in this genre.   I am perplexed at the tone of this pedal.  It neither creates a good smooth fuzz or a Octavia clone. It is not pleasing to my ears. It's harsh even when great stuff is being played.  I think Davey deserves better than this.  But, if he is happy with this...  Who am I?  I just have to chime in if it gets post here. It's a forum for opinion.  Here's mine.  Buy a Fulltone Octavia.
Love Ya Davey but........
Joe B.
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259 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-04 13:07:12
Re: New Fuzz Pedal: Davy Knowles sig. (17 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Again. Dave
           Its about if you are gonna do a demo and put yourself out there to be judged and sell a product then you have to answer for said product. This wasn't a hap hazard demo on the fly. This was QVC. Gotta call it like I see it. The tone in question is not pleasing to my ears. I have no vested interest either way. I hope Davey sells a ton of these. The jb forum is supposed to be honest.  Again. It's not a slag of davey's playing or music.   
Joe B.
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260 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-07 06:39:03
Re: Perhaps the best Dumble tone? (my .02) (78 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)It's not a question of dumble verses Marshall or anything like that. All I did was state a opinion on a amp. I feel bad for Peter because I've gone on record calling his prized real dumble a fake. It was not my intention to tinkle on the creative campfire.  I wouldn't refinance the homestead for one. But that's just me. I think the Carol Ann's and Van Weelden's are fantastic. There will always be debate. My issue is when it becomes personal. Over what? A modded Fender Showman? That's essentially what Dumble amps are in my eyes. A brilliant mod though. Let the gear page be and maybe they will return the favor. My mom is retired now and she can be brutal to the online haters. Nobody wants it to come to that.   
Joe B.
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261 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-11 03:26:42
Re: No more Ernie Ball guitars for Joe? (6 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I still use the Musicman guitars... I love them for a slightly brighter alternative.  In the case of Carre' the turn around between the Europe tour and American tour is only three days.  We had to ship some of the guitars back on that day so as to have them meet us here.  We used a cut stable of guitars for just that one show. 
Joe B
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262 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-11 03:32:56
Re: Is there any news on the JB Fuzz Face? (7 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I believe the JB Copper Fuzz Face is in the final stages of completion.  I just wrote the copy for the box and saw a prototype package.  They did a awesome job.  If I had to guess I would say within 90 days it should be available.  If you use them long enough they start looking like old pennies..
Joe B
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263 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-11 03:54:58
Re: No more Ernie Ball guitars for Joe? (6 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)The original Musicman Petrucci model was "altered" ie made into a Stienberger guitar on its was to Tel Aviv last year.  Musicman fixed the guitar for me and now is in the collection.  Its the one from the Albert Hall DVD.  All those guitars are pretty special to me.  Two of them in a year have been broken..  Not such a good statistic.. Thanks to A and S cases I have solved the problem.  plus they weigh 49.9 pounds all in.. It was great to see the look on Delta airlines faces when they thought they were gonna get a extra 100 bucks out of me. 
Joe B
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264 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-13 12:34:01
Re: Joe w/ a Tele! (14 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)No offense taken.  I call the guitar the banana tele. With a name like Bonamassa if I can't break out a gaudy suit or guitar then Im not being true to my heritage.   
Joe Banana-mass-a
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265 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-13 13:00:08
Re: Joe w/ a Tele! (14 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Well I can say currently I play two fender products on this leg. The esquire had been outed but there is another but not so obvious.
Joe B
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266 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-13 17:09:08
Re: Joe w/ a Tele! (14 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)You guys are good. It's a 1990 USA made Robben Ford.  Signed!!  I know Robben but didn't ask him.  It was there when I bought it. 
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267 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-14 17:27:43
Re: Joe and his new DGN Custom Guitar (4 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Nice find .. nothing is a secret these days.. I am a huge fan of Ry Cooder... His slide and guitar playing give me shivers..  I met him once at Truetone Music in Santa Monica when I was living in Malibu.. Miss that place honestly.. My old house is now a studio.. You can guess who I rented it from.. Kevin was uber nice to let me live there...  The house of happier times so to speak.  Anywho.... this guitar is a tribute to one of my ultimate heros.  its sounds amazing..  Dan did a wonderful job.  I will not play it on stage because its Ry's design.  I will use it to record and be inspired.  Ry Cooder, Paul Kossoff, Eric Clapton and Eric Johnson are my primary inspirations..  its cool to have a defacto replica
Go to forum: Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear Go to topic: No more Ernie Ball guitars for Joe? Go to post 263..  the DeArmond is so cool....
Joe Bonamassa
THANKS DAN!!  and Thanks Kent! for hooking me up ...
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268 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-16 05:18:09
Re: Dumble 1x12? (6 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I would suggest at Boogie mark 1 or 2b.  I found mine in the 1000 dollar range.  They are out there.  Also a good amp is the Rivera made super champs from the 80's.  It ll do the dumbly thing a bit. 
Joe B
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269 Topic by Joe Bonamassa 2010-11-21 21:00:15
Topic: You Tube Stars.. (46 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Sorry..  This is the second time I ve tried this..  I was just up like all gear heads watching You-Tube video of boutique amps..  I noticed something troubling..  None of these so called amp " experts" actually used the amps on show days.  They were all in hotel rooms  ( aka amp shows) basements, studios, ect..  So I was thinking.. does anybody actually use these 5k plus amps on gigs?    I figured because Bonamassa gear freaks are way cooler than the gear page nay sayers I would start a thread for people posting photos, videos of your gear on a gig night.  That honestly is the only way to judge your equipment.. It doesn't have to be played at the enormo -dome or your local hockey arena.  just on a gig.. pub, club bbq, wedding, or soccer club.. anything goes.. just you all  playing live music.. 
Thanks.. Looking forward to your responses...
Joe B... 
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2010-12-02 06:37:35
Re: Joe uses 2 Marshall Jubilees again? (5 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Hey Guys thats when my main amp blew up just before we had to shoot the video.  I used to use two Jubilees been toying with the idea for BCC.  I even have a rig set up already in LA.  Its a bit more overdriven than the Cat 5 / Jubilee combo.  Really have the Cat 5 tweeked at the moment.  So my cardinal rule is.. if you are happy leave it alone and wail..
JB
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272 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-12-02 12:12:17
Re: Burstbucker #2 and #3 set (5 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I like the way they hit the front of the amp.  I just recieved a JBLP with a bigsby with the 2/3 combo and it works for me.,  I generally like a fair amount of front end from a pick up.  I feel the overdrive is sweeter.  Anywho.. I dont really use a sparkly clean sound so it works for me.. either way the BB are my favorite overall pick up.  The WCR set that jim builds for me is ace as well.  A bit clearer and more articulate.. I depends on what the application calls for ..
Joe B
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273 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-12-06 12:22:10
Re: Anyone care about nitro? (24 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)The whole debate about nitro is a long and has passionate people on both side.  Here is my take.  You have to take it on a guitar by guitar basis.  I have played some absolutely stunning reissues and Les Paul Standards and some dreadful thin sounding real 59 Les Pauls.  Which then by all accounts you go.. Now Im really confused.  There are good and bad guitars of all shapes and sizes.  They are not all the same.. I definately  would not advocate taking a guitar you are happy with and sanding it down.  Then your stuck in a bind and out a fair amount of money.  There are guys who redo reissues and do a fantastic job in doing so. But not all of them sound great either.  The bond between a guitar and its owner is a special one.  Its all getting a bit scientific these days. Thats cool but I like the myth behind it.. Happy Holidays.!!! 
Joe B ( freezing in Florida!!!! )
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274 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-12-07 19:48:39
Re: New Epiphones starting to appear? (367 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Hey guys..
    Eish... Those Comments about the Epi JB model will wake you up in the morning..  I don't know why people feel the need to bad mouth something they have never seen or played.   My favorite quote is " Joe- corporate rock Whore who cant write a song -Bonamassa.  That was really lovely especially around the holidays.  So I felt the need to kind of set the record straight why we are doing these in the first place.  I wanted Kids and those who dont have 3999.00 to spend on a guitar to have a chance get a gold top similar to the ones I use everyday.  I have the prototype and its ace.  The guitars are like 699 street.  I spoke to Gibson about the amount of request for a more affordable model and they were nice enough at Gibson/Epiphone to do this.  I really stand by the quality of these things.  They play great and from the few I have seen are really consistent.  For those who take cheap shots at something they don't get or haven't seen.. I mean I think you are better than that really.. I wouldn't do that..  Mom and Dad raised me better. Why waste the cyber trees.. Just shhhhhhhh
Thanks
JB
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275 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-12-09 10:26:08
Re: Your Funeral And My Trial Gear (5 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Hey Dude,
        I honestly dont remember.   It was recorded in 2005 at the speed of light.  I think and dont hold me to it, it was my 1963 Fender Stratocaster through a Jubilee and a 1970 super lead Marshall amps... Pedals at that point bet a little fuzzy.. The Wah was probably a Vox.  I used those at the time and maybe the octive thing was a fulltone.. Everything else I honestly dont remember. 
Thanks
JB
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Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-12-17 18:28:53
Re: JB's string action? (11 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Here is my theory... I set my action high enough so I can bend comfortably.. I know its getting too high when my left ring finger goes under the G string ( let the jokes start in 5..4...3..2..1..) when bending the B string durning So Many Roads.  High action doesnt hinder speed in my opinion.  I use heavy gauge strings and high action.. I think it actually helps.. Now am I the fastest draw in the West?  No not by a long shot.. I think its a good mix of technical and feel that wins the day.. Its like coffee.. How many sugars do you like?  Everybody has a different answer..
Joe B
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277 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-12-19 20:18:21
Re: Pictures of joe's les paul used on the gibson vids. (11 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)The Guitar is a 1998 58 Reissue Les Paul.. It now currently resides on the side of the semi truck and has black hardware with a bigsby.  Its funny this thread comes up the guitar was brought out of storage restrung and used all day on a session I did in Santa Monica.   Its a great guitar with a very cool top..  The history of the guitar is that I bought it from the House of Guitars in Rochester NY in 2003.  It is also the guitar that I used for all the specs and contours of the JB model.  Thats when the video was shot .. The very weekend my model was designed..  A little history of that guitar.  I call the guitar Winston....  As in Winston Cup Nascar... Due to it being on the side of a semi truck... 
Joe B
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278 Topic by Joe Bonamassa 2010-12-19 21:25:56
Topic: Session stories.. (14 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Hey Fellow Gearheads..
     So today I learned a valuable lesson.... I blew up some gear during our final session of our new album.   I used smaller amps... I started with my brand new and very great tweed twin "keef" amp.  Blew that up in short order.  I then focused on two amps that sounded amazing.. Again it was combo and 2x12 day... I ended up using a 1990 Sovtek Mig -50 and a 1964 Blackface concert...  Once the Bona-Byrd tuned to a hybrid low B tuning come out the original speakers in the concert decided it was time for a early retirement.  So all in the session was great... I used it until it flamed out.  I justify the loss because the session was so inspiring.. That you cant by or repair.. Anywho.. We start tomorrow at 10:30am ( thank you Gavin and Curtis) to put back together the burnt out wreckage.. 
Session Stories...
Joe B..
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279 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-12-21 22:49:55
Re: Favorite piece of gear you bought in 2010? (55 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I have two. 
On the cheap: 1990 Sovtek Mig 50 head.  It sounds epic. Price. $300 dollars.
More than my first car: 1953 Fender Telecaster Butterscotch blonde   Just like Danny's. It feels the same as his guitar and howls. It is a very dear piece of gear to me. I saved a lot of lawn mowing and allowance money for it. 
Joe B.
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280 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-12-22 18:34:58
Re: The Dunlop JBF3 Signature Fuzz Face (21 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)there is a debate on battery verses not battery... Truth be told they do sound like Fuzz faces with a battery... Its part of the compression and the charm.  Im stoked that they are coming out.  Theses have been in the works for over three years.. Thanks to Jimmy and all at Dunlop for doing this..  A uber big thanks to Jeorge Tripps for designing the pedal and for starting the whole project 3 years ago..  Im excited for you all to hear them. 
PS. If you use them for about 600 shows.. They look like old pennies..
Joe Bonamassa
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281 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2010-12-27 20:19:09
Re: Dumble 4x12 with EV12Ls (10 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I ll sell ya my mojos for half... plus they come with a way huge aqua puss pin in the front left corner.. I mean 30 k... Yikes!!! It better come with its own valet service for that..
joe b
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282 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-01-01 01:01:44
Re: Joe's Rig for BCC gig 12/29 (5 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Dave you are right on it.  When it was decided that we were going to do John Henry I needed a moog.  So I bought a theramin and had it shipped to wolverhampton. Then I realized the dsl-2000 s only had one input per amp.  So the day before the gig I was out for coffee with Kevin and we stumbled upon the local guitar shop.  I noticed the Laney and the fact that it was 400 quid.  So for the BCC shows it ran the moog. But it's an excellent sounding guitar amp. I'm currently on a vintage Laney kick!!!  Black country amp company. 
Joe B.
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283 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-01-06 21:32:06
Re: Is this series or parallel? (23 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Series,  Think of it as wiring two amps together. The first speaker gets the signal from the speaker lead and sends it to the second speaker..Parallel would be two leads from the speaker jack..
joe b
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284 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-01-07 09:13:28
Re: Celestion G12H-100 (6 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Great Speaker... My Jim Kelley amp came stock with one.. I put my standard EV-12L for the restoration that Jim himself did.. The Celestion 100 watter went into the Caveman's Iso cab in the studio..  Great find if you can snag them.
Joe B
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285 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-01-16 12:32:26
Re: connecting the Palmer PDI-03 when using mutiple amps (7 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Hey Guys,
          There are a total of four lines.. Three mics on the alternate amps and a Palmer on the silver jubilee.  This year we are brainstorming about changing the rig.. Most likely all amps will be on Palmers.  They sound amazing and are very consistent.  But we are just in the planning stages..
Joe B

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OK yeah not all of these are 'help' but if Joe said it in this section i think it counts...
3/6/2011
Re: Joe's Guitars (5 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)hey guys...
      Here is what that guitar is.... it is a early 1972 red Gibson ES-355 TDC... it is special because in 1972 the used the embosed  "Gibson" covers .  Freddie King used a guitar just like that... I bought the guitar from a guy in San Antonio Texas..  It is my one and only Ebay purchase.....Love that guitar...
Joe B..
http://www.jbonamassa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16590

2 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-03-05 07:04:22
Re: Which guitar in Joe's tweet? (54 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Well.... It didnt take you all long to figure out the guitar in question... It is indeed a real 1959 Les Paul..  It plays and sounds really great...  It has shut down all guitar collecting for sometime.  But it is the holy grail... There is a reason they cost so much.. I was in denial for a long time.  There is a clarity and midrange to this particular one that is very special.. I am gonna play it and enjoy it.. That what they are made for..
Joe B
http://www.jbonamassa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16545

6 Reply by Joe Bonamassa Yesterday 08:07:04Joe Bonamassa
Re: does loudness of amps with more speakers?Hey guys..
         That was my initial theory when I came up with the 4 amp rig.   It was more power through less speakers.  I switched to EV-12L speaker because not did they sound great to me but they were the only ones that never blew up... Before I used to carry a charged screw gun and take cabinets apart almost daily.  That fatigues the wood and it creates a cascading effect down the line.  My new VanWeelden cabinets had to be slighty modified by our resident expert Eric due to so much sound pressure being put through a single cabinet that it literally sheared the middle screw off the cabinet.  We have fixed the problem and potential hazard  and now they are fantastic..  But It is all about pairing down the speakers.. You will cut through the band better and have a better footprint onstage..
Hope that helps..
http://www.jbonamassa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16635
Joe Bonamassa

Great Stuff!!

Joe Bonamassa 2011-05-15 03:08:33
Re: Message for Joe, Australia's biggest guitar show, Brisbane 21/22 May (3 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I am going to try to make it over... It might be tight.. What time does the show close on that day?
Joe B
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327 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-05-15 22:01:40
Re: Buying a Jubilee (95 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Whats up with all these black 1988's!!?  I would love to find one of those..  I have never even laid eyes on one.  Seems you guys got the hook up for the black 88's.. ( good name for a cover band) As far as 2800 USD for Norway is a fair deal.  If it sounds great and has the Drake transformers I would do it.  They are great amps and there are only so many out there.  I personally know the whereabouts of 9 of them..   
Joe B
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328 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-05-17 01:34:12
Re: Buying a Jubilee (95 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)LOL..  You are right NPB_19179...   I would gladly take a black 88 for the rig!!  If anybody knows where a 100 watt is lurking and is need a 200 show world tour let me know.. 
Joe B
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329 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-05-17 03:50:17
Re: Buying a Jubilee (95 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Spider.... That is awesome..  I have never seen that amp...  Its a jubilee in Black....  Black 88... !!! way cool.
Joe B
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330 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-05-17 05:54:34
Re: Buying a Jubilee (95 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)dude, i am in....  I can hear Moody moving this topic to the classified section..    But seriously I ll take  itand use it with BCC this summer.  email me..
Joe B
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331 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-05-18 05:30:54
Re: NGD: #129 Is In The House!!! (16 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Dude... i  am so honored...  very cool... how is the weight and playability?   I would love to see it..
JB
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332 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-05-19 05:15:39
Re: Buying a Jubilee (95 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Thank you Spider,
       I look forward to using the Black 88 in the next two weeks.. Its gonna sound and look killer with my BCC  set up.   I have been honestly been so blindsided by the existence of these things..   But again... Thank you Spider for being so cool and hooking me up..  The amp will now be known as "Black 88"..
Joe B
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333 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-05-22 00:43:21
Re: Australian tour amp setup (10 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Yeah all the amps are rental... Different amps and Cabs each night..  OZ is a big big country.  The pedal board the one I use and will use with Black Country Communion..  It is very simple and mobile LOL..  The Guitars are the now infamous 59 Les Paul,  a Prototype custom shop JB Gold Top, and a fantastic  Kim La Fleur Historic Makeover sans pickguard. The acoustic is my 2007 Yari ??? something.    11 Fly shows in two and a half weeks.  We travel with 23 pieces of luggage on the plane to make the show come off.  The next time we play OZ I will have a rig shipped over..  Thanks... The shows and the crowds have been a blast..
Joe B
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334 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-05-22 05:53:26
Re: Buying a Jubilee (95 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Every Jubilee and Marshall have a multi voltage selector on the back..  They are the best as far as the world traveler is concerned. 
Joe B
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335 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-05-31 02:48:44
Re: Why a Flying V? (15 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I remember seeing Michael Shenker open for Rush when I was 8 years old ( thanks Dad) at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.   He came out with the white and black V and I thought it was the coolest guitar ever. He also played like no one I ever heard.  Blinding speed and technique.   I then discovered Albert King and Lonnie Mack.  Billy Gibbons played an original V as did Dave Davies from the Kinks.   So you can see I  have always had an affinity for V's, Korina ones especially.  So you can imagine my excitement to have Michael as support for BCC in the UK.. !!  One of my heros...!! If he gives me any shite though... I will remind him I did see him when I was 8.  LOL   
Joe B
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336 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-06-02 23:27:56
Re: Suggest me an amp to pair with my Ceriatone Jubilee (17 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Thats a no brainer for me..   Go with the Vintage Bandmaster if it is in good shape..  You will get a great tone from the pair.  The Fender with do the articulation and midrange while the Jubilee will do the high low and the gain.   It is essentially the role the Van Weelden plays in my set... Albeit a bit more complex in the mids..  But that set up sounds ace.
Joe B

Other options in that category..

1968-70 Bandmaster Reverb...
1991-93 Sovtek Mig 50
1990's Peavy classic 50
1960's Fender Bassman head
1960's fender Tremolux Head

All those should be in the ballpark for the budget.
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337 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-06-07 01:26:38
Re: Joe's gear at Royal Festival Hall with Jack Bruce? (11 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Hey Guys... 
          Here was the rig I used for the Jack Bruce show....  I used my 59 LP Standard "Magellan" through 2 Lazy J 80 watt tweed twins.  These amps are my favorite fender style combos I have ever played.  Jesse was nice enough to loan me them for the occasion.  I used a Tube Screamer and of course a Crybaby Wah Wah.. I mean... White Room....?  It would not be the gentleman things to do that song without paying tribute to the original version and God himself. 
Joe B...
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338 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-06-22 08:19:02
Re: Gearmanndude Fuzz Face Shoot Out (14 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I love it all...  "Bonamasser" cracks me up at the beginning..  Second of all..  It is not really a fair comparison.  Jeorge and I designed ( Jeorge mostly) the JB Fuzzface to be a cleaner and more suited to a pre-overdriven signal.  Thats why it works for me..  But to put into a clean Marshall at low volume is neither fair to the red nor copper fuzzface...  Hendrix started with a slightly overdriven Marshall Superlead with a Stratocaster and a lo fi curly cable ect ect.  So many variables it would need a book to go through. But, nonetheless we live in the youtube/ low volume world.  It is our new reality.    Nice demo though..  and the boots are stellar..  Dan Post I believe LOL
Joe B
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339 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-06-24 11:06:33
Re: Fuzz order in chain (12 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Clean first, then effects.. delay first then reverb then overdrive then the Fuzzface..  A Via Musicom there it is..  The fuzz needs to be last or second to last depending if you use a Wah Wah.  Thats the key to the ultimate fuzztone post Hendrix.  Eric Johnson has written the book as far as I am concerned. 
Joe B
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340 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-06-24 11:29:18
Re: My G string kills me - Intonation (23 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Here is the answer..  Big Bends Nut sauce..   That will sort out all tuning issues on a Les Paul. 
It is a lifesaver.. 
Joe B
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341 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-06-29 04:18:59
Re: Eminence Cannabis Rex (17 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I dont understand why companies are using Hemp for speakers.. I guess they are the same as paper.. i have little to no experience with these...  Let me know what you think.. Being an international traveler and a guy who doesn't use drugs of any kind well at least not the illegal ones..  I swear by Tylenol cold and Zycam!!!  Would a customs dog pick up the speaker cones?  Just a question..  I plead ignorance on this subject..
Joe B
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342 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-07-08 04:39:09
Re: Yikes - Joe's #052 gets broken!?! (37 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Well,  The two 052 JB both Sunburst now black, and the Goldtop both will bare the same scars.   It seems like a doomed number.   The saddest thing is that I just had the guitar redone in black with real PAF's by Kim La Fluer at Historic Makeovers.   It was/is a killer guitar that was specially done for the Black Country Communion Tour.  I just cant believe it happen again with the exact same number and in a 1000 dollar flight case.   
I cant really blame British Airways..  They just rent the spaces from the airports..  I do blame the baggage handlers and ground staff.   There is no excuse to treat other peoples belongings in such way.. You know how hard that case had to have been hit to do that.  Extremely hard.. 
Oh well my friend in London Phillippe is gonna repair it on Denmark street... Stop by pay it a visit LOL...  Thats why I fight so hard for the ol' 59... 
Joe B
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343 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-07-09 12:35:19
Re: Joe's Les Paul Custom (4 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Hey Dude... 
      No Worries.... The guitar in question is the JB-052 in Black Historic Makeover that is now in two pieces..  It is not a Les PauL Custom it is one of my Sunburst Standards converted to Black.   It is a great guitar but ... It is in limbo now..  Les Paul forum rocks btw..  My friends over there run a good show..  Very concerned with content and not with the slag factor..
Joe B
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344 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-07-13 06:22:44
Re: Joe you need one of these: Leslie G37 (12 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)I have a good 145 leslie that I just bought for BCC America..  It sounds great.  But due to voltage restrictions I have opted out of bring it over.  Its a Ken Rich Model leslie.  He bullet proofs them.. Although I have a EV 15L in my coat closet at home that will be going in as soon as it returns from Carolina.  I really like the Hughes and Ketner that I was using in the spring.  Killer with the Jubilee.  I have been using the Stymon that my friend Andy Aka  Spider was too generous to give me in New Jersey for the BCC tour here in Europe.  Bottom line it depends how far you want to take it.  I suggest the Strymon or Hughes and Ketner.  I got my ole G-4 back but that is rare and I don't want to destroy it on the road stomping on it all the time.  The big piece of furniture is great.. but try fitting that into your car!!  LOL
Joe B
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345 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-07-15 03:36:33
Re: Joe....possibly a signature wah wah?.. (32 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Ok here we go...
             The wah wah pedals that Jeorge has been building me for the last 4 years have a special chip in them that none of the signature Wah pedals have.  So this year we talked about doing a JB Wah with a copper top to match the Fuzzface.  I liked the idea of doing it because it is a unique design. So the the pedal Im using on the BCC board is yes.. the Prototype of the JB Wah.  I don't know when well see the final prototype and the first production models but I think it will be within the 2011 year.
Joe B
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346 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-07-15 09:56:24
Re: Joe....possibly a signature wah wah?.. (32 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)The cool thing that Jeorge has come up with is that it is switchable from True Bypass to regular style which I like and it will include the special sprocket that are in my custom.   Im sorry I don't know what it is called.  He told me twice already.   I just forgot.  Im stoked about it.
Joe B
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347 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-07-15 12:53:19
Re: JB Fuzz Face question (14 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)No.... don't do that...  the FF needs to be before that.  Reverb, Overdrive, Fuzzface and then wah....  thats the winning combo for me.
Joe B
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348 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-07-16 14:51:51
Re: EJ Fuzz Face coming next year! (3 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Count me in!!!  Eric Johnson is one of the two Erics in my life..  He is king!!!  Love that mans playing!!!!!
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349 Reply by Joe Bonamassa 2011-08-04 07:31:23
Re: Joe's 68 LP GT (4 replies, posted in Joe's Guitars, Amps and Gear)Not mine.. Unless the guy is taking a very big loss..  My 68 was sold this year for 18,000 usd.. 
Joe B

What a great wealth of information in this thread.  Love it!

Hey guys, I was thinking about this thread the other day. The original intent by Kyle was to categorize things for easier referencing. Since he left off i started jkust copying stuff Joe wrote, partially to easier be able to save them offsite in case of any forum troubles.
I will try to get back on the job again soon unless someone wants to take it on. if so and you can catgorize stuff too i can edit out my posts if that happens. otherwise i will get back to copying Joe's posts here.
thanks