• Registered: 2012-10-14
  • Posts: 11

Topic: Hello JB Fans

Hello everyone. I'm a newbee to this forum but a JB fan since 2005. I live in Elmira NY but do a considerable amount of traveling at times. In 2008 I was in the UK in and heard about Joe from some colleagues. They put me on to Sloe Gin and Black Night and a few other classic JB songs. Being a weekend musician for over 30 years it only took about 10 seconds to become a fan of Joe's. The wife and I attended attended our first oncert last November in Ithaca NY and I can't even put into words how I felt after listening to Joe.

In December I purchased a Epiphone JB and play it whenever I'm home. Love the guitar and I'm currently looking to purchase the true Gibson made unit when the right deal comes along.

I'm currently working in Jiaxing China and I'm returned to the USA on November12th so the wife and I can attend the Rochester concert on the 16th. We recently purchased the Blues Deluxe lithograph and now have 2 meet and greet tickets to take to Rochester.

I do have a question. Is it OK to bring my guitar to the meet and greet to have it signed? I would appreciate any recommendations from you seasoned JB fans.

Can't wait to get back home and hope to meet some of you at the meet and greet on the 16th.

Mark Nichols

  • RickB
  • RickB
  • BONAMEGAMETAL
  • Offline
  • From: San Diego
  • Registered: 2009-10-30
  • Posts: 12,198

Re: Hello JB Fans

Welcome, and yes. Joe loves to see "his children" and give a personal touch and autograph to them.
Rick

Free download from Vienna! http://mbsy.co/bNLR
Lots of unique videos of Joe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwd5vL8fXTw
Buy Joe's merchandise here. http://www.jbonamassa.com/affiliates/id … hp?id=1381

RickB's Website

  • From: Cambridge
  • Registered: 2011-01-15
  • Posts: 912

Re: Hello JB Fans

Yep, Joe always signs guitars you bring to him! Bring a marker too wink

Jonny L

Videos of my playing: http://www.youtube.com/user/JonnyLowtherMusic
  • From: East Lancashire, UK
  • Registered: 2011-06-24
  • Posts: 3,019

Re: Hello JB Fans

Yes and welcome also

Come on the Blades (sorry Idolbone just had to borrow your line)
  • Registered: 2006-06-30
  • Posts: 2,835

Re: Hello JB Fans

Welcome to the group.....:)                       (Yes, Always brings a sharpie or 2 along )

And so castles made of sand melts into the sea, eventually.........
  • From: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Registered: 2012-09-19
  • Posts: 128

Re: Hello JB Fans

Very cool and welcome to the group.... I too am looking to get an auto at M&G. Glad you will make it back to the states for a show. Enjoy it!

  • From: New Hampshire, USA
  • Registered: 2010-12-21
  • Posts: 3,650

Re: Hello JB Fans

welcome

"Joe B saved my soul, forever grateful Ron"
"Some people dream of worthy accomplishments while others stay awake and do them"
Skinner #1,JBLP 145(aged),252, (unaged),#285HM, Bburst #026, Joes 052 BCC black LP, Strat> RT,EC Gilmour,Beck,Lenny LP> PK 83,CC#2,3,4,9,Amps>Carol Ann RAH JB-100 SN 001,JB100 Red SN02,OD2, OD3,Tucana 2&3 Triptix,Twinkle land, Plexi ,JB Jub, Jubs,Plexi,Satch,Two Rock>others

8 Reply by sally12333 (edited by sally12333 2012-10-15 11:18:22)

  • From: Moved to Maryland
  • Registered: 2012-07-13
  • Posts: 1,961

Re: Hello JB Fans

Hi Mark and welcome to the best place to express your adoration of Joe!  It's a great community, and nice to add another player.  How fortunate you can come back to the states for the show - - long trip!  Enjoy the M&G, everyone is envious!  Enjoy your time on here.

"To repeat a good thing is to sit still; to take a chance is to grow." - Joe Bonamassa
I need some Joe...NOW.
Joe = Joy
  • Registered: 2012-10-14
  • Posts: 11

Re: Hello JB Fans

Thanks everyone......!

  • Registered: 2012-05-31
  • Posts: 1,308

Re: Hello JB Fans

Hello and welcome to the forum.  This is one of the best forums I have participated in.  Glad you got the meet and greet. I just could not swing the price this time.  Hope to hear your impressions after the show.

  • jlbii
  • jlbii
  • Silver Member
  • Offline
  • From: Rochester, New York
  • Registered: 2011-02-28
  • Posts: 51

Re: Hello JB Fans

Hi Mark,

I'll be at the Rochester show too - looking forward to meeting you!

I have the same guitar and had Joe sign mine (along with the case) when I saw him in Westbury, NY.

Here is a photo album which contains pics of the signed EPI - enjoy smile

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … 6f720d545d

Jim

Support Joe - buy stuff: http://www.jbonamassa.com/affiliates/id … hp?id=1501

The only thing needed for Evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing - Edmund Burke
  • From: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Registered: 2012-09-19
  • Posts: 128

Re: Hello JB Fans

Welcome, you will love it here. Lot of cool people and a lot of cool topics. Enjoy!

  • Registered: 2006-05-08
  • Posts: 1,996

Re: Hello JB Fans

Welcome aboard Mark, and get that JB LP signed!

Gibson 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Reissue, Gibson LP Standard Faded CSB, Gibson Gary Moore LP Standard, Epi Joe Bonamassa GT LP, Epi Zakk Wylde LP, Dean Michael Schenker Flying V, Jackson Randy Rhoads V, ESP/LTD George Lynch Kamikaze, EVH Striped Series R/B/W, Fender/Squire John 5 Telecaster, Fender Joe Strummer Relic Telecaster
  • Registered: 2012-10-14
  • Posts: 11

Re: Hello JB Fans

For those of you who have gone to a M&G and had you guitar signed before the show tell me will the venue hold your guitar during the show or is this not a good idea?

  • Registered: 2006-06-30
  • Posts: 2,835

Re: Hello JB Fans

mnichols4 wrote:

For those of you who have gone to a M&G and had you guitar signed before the show tell me will the venue hold your guitar during the show or is this not a good idea?

.
Not a good idea in my playbook........I think it's best that you look after it......Unless you know someone who works there-THAT YOU CAN TRUST!

And so castles made of sand melts into the sea, eventually.........
  • From: Moved to Maryland
  • Registered: 2012-07-13
  • Posts: 1,961

Re: Hello JB Fans

mnichols4 wrote:

For those of you who have gone to a M&G and had you guitar signed before the show tell me will the venue hold your guitar during the show or is this not a good idea?

Hi Mark, welcome to the place where you are free to gush as much as you want about Joe!

My limited understanding about the M&Gs is that they are usually held around 4:00 or 4:30.  So it seems like you would have plenty of time to go back to your hotel or your car and deposit the signed guitar, well in advance of when the show starts.

Nice having you here!

"To repeat a good thing is to sit still; to take a chance is to grow." - Joe Bonamassa
I need some Joe...NOW.
Joe = Joy
  • Registered: 2006-06-30
  • Posts: 2,835

Re: Hello JB Fans

sally12333 wrote:
mnichols4 wrote:

For those of you who have gone to a M&G and had you guitar signed before the show tell me will the venue hold your guitar during the show or is this not a good idea?

Hi Mark, welcome to the place where you are free to gush as much as you want about Joe!

My limited understanding about the M&Gs is that they are usually held around 4:00 or 4:30.  So it seems like you would have plenty of time to go back to your hotel or your car and deposit the signed guitar, well in advance of when the show starts.

Nice having you here!

.
I thought He was asking the Venue holding his guitar ???
.
P/s In the North &  Colder Winter Months, Taking it back to a Hotel is a great idea, A Car-bad Idea.....Finish can crack...:(

And so castles made of sand melts into the sea, eventually.........
  • From: Essex
  • Registered: 2010-01-11
  • Posts: 2,119

Re: Hello JB Fans

...plaque removal required! ^

Everyone is born a genius, but the process of living de-geniuses them.
R. Buckminster Fuller