Love listening to Joe talk about music, recording, guitars, and amps. Could listen to this kind of stuff all day. Thanks Joe and Sweetwater for this interview!
These 5 minute wonder, plastic wannabees in the music industry, who strut around in their underwear or grabbing their crutch and think their shit don't stink, could learn a lot about how to conduct themselves from a real McCoy humble musician like Joe. One of the best in the world without doubt. Great interview from both parties. Completely absorbing.
It's been inspiring to watch Joe grow and mature over the years....I first saw him open for BB King at the Chance in Poughkeepsie,NY back in 1991. He had to be 12 or 13 years old with his cowboy hat...he looked like Mike TV from Willy Wonka, but he played like a seasoned veteran. He was incredible even at that age!!!
What a down to earth guy. Someday it would be so cool not only to meet Joe,but even better to just jam some great songs with him. He is a national treasure with out a doubt. Stay safe and well. Signed John Zepbass, from Munster, Indiana.
Great interview Mitch, Joe B I think what you said about getting what’s in your head and heart out of your gear is what’s important not the price tag was profound and what you’re doing with this charity is awesome as well, thank you for all that you do.
I'm an old, well old in my eyes I guess metal head but i absolutely love Joe and his passion for guitars and amps and everything music in general great interview.
I love that Joe says the best gear is the gear that speak to you. Use what works for you and you can afford. The most important thing is to make music.
Yeah - good video. Joe is right on. In the audio (stereo) world, the sound you are chasing and sometimes find is usually from "synergy". That is an amplifier and a pair of speakers in a room that work harmoniously. Get it right and it's magic. Most times it's just nice or OK, or whatever. I been playing with sound since I was a teenager (1960's) and I have found it three or four times over a lifetime. I currently have it in my upstairs vinyl preview, or thrift store test play rig. In guitars for me, it is my wife's Framus B50 student classical that was run over by a VW Bus in the 70's, repaired, lost the bridge a few years ago, which I reset. That thing is amazing. My more expensive Framus classical is a good guitar, but not even close to her cheap student model with all the bruises and what not. It's what works for you - right on : )
I was 10 Y/O in 1965 & remember reading in the newspaper, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, in London, the waiting time for a phone line was years. The odd stuff kids remember huh? 😎
If Cream , Fleetwood Mac, hadn’t went to the states playing blues music they’d been listening to a generation of people would never have heard of BB King , Freddie King etc as their music was buried in the States . There’s an interview with BB where he says as much .
When Joe talks about trying to nail the song in 3-4 takes, I get that. It is like when you take a random word and keep repeating several times. Soon the word will lose all its meaning and sound like gibberish. So yeah, try and get it recorded in a few takes and you will capture the freshness of the tune.
Apply yourself to what your about From the heart sincerely Thus one goes to the stars such is the way to immortality The heart has its reason that reason know nothing about The unknown by the means of the more unknown. Wonders Miracles
Joe uses Celestion 70/80s!?!?! Seriously? That's incredible to hear since everybody with an opinion on any forum says they're crappy and should be the first thing replaced.
Hei.. Hei... Sweetwater....luv all your stuff..interviewer excellent..2001 girl..JB not into voice {2 gray lil old }... guitar 🎸 is ok...like to see somethin ‘.. with GVF.. Jake K. #1...Pono.. Pono!!!
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Can hardly wait for the Joe Bonamassa Lazarus Les Paul Standard to come out!
Will Sweetwater carry the Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Lazarus Les Paul Standard?
Love listening to Joe talk about music, recording, guitars, and amps. Could listen to this kind of stuff all day. Thanks Joe and Sweetwater for this interview!
Great interview. Thanks to both of y’all , Mitch - Joe for taking the time to do this.
Great interview. Always a good time listening to Joe talk about gear and music.
Love the humbleness of JB. Great interview, very informative. Thank you.
“A great guitar is the one that speaks to you. Same thing for the amplifier.” No truer words have ever been spoken.
@David Driver HB makes some great guitars for the money. I have one myself!
Excellent interview, well done Mitch and Joe. Thank you both! Joe is as humble and down to earth as he is great! Very inspiring.
These 5 minute wonder, plastic wannabees in the music industry, who strut around in their underwear or grabbing their crutch and think their shit don't stink, could learn a lot about how to conduct themselves from a real McCoy humble musician like Joe. One of the best in the world without doubt.
Great interview from both parties. Completely absorbing.
Your answer about a “good guitar” is great.
I could listen to Joe talk for days.
This was one of the best interviews of Joe I've seen ! Thanks Joe ,Mitch,and Sweetwater ! 😎🎸👍
😊👍
It's been inspiring to watch Joe grow and mature over the years....I first saw him open for BB King at the Chance in Poughkeepsie,NY back in 1991. He had to be 12 or 13 years old with his cowboy hat...he looked like Mike TV from Willy Wonka, but he played like a seasoned veteran. He was incredible even at that age!!!
What a down to earth guy. Someday it would be so cool not only to meet Joe,but even better to just jam some great songs with him. He is a national treasure with out a doubt. Stay safe and well. Signed John Zepbass, from Munster, Indiana.
I wish they had this deep interviews with guitarists back in the 70’s.
Most would probably be hungover if not wasted lol
All I could hope for was Guitar Player Magazine catching a band passing thru (they did that a lot thru that Bay Area,,,ask Joe B ;)
This is better.
Duane Allman did pretty good interviews back then but he was extremely intellectual. A thinker. I'm sure there are/were others.
Great interview Mitch, Joe B I think what you said about getting what’s in your head and heart out of your gear is what’s important not the price tag was profound and what you’re doing with this charity is awesome as well, thank you for all that you do.
I'm an old, well old in my eyes I guess metal head but i absolutely love Joe and his passion for guitars and amps and everything music in general great interview.
I love that Joe says the best gear is the gear that speak to you. Use what works for you and you can afford. The most important thing is to make music.
Really awesome interview!
*Joe Bonamassa is one of the finest musicians alive.*
Always fun to hear Joe talk about anything lol
Awesome interview and great questions that I haven’t heard asked before. Thanks for this. I’m a huge fan of Joe’s.
I absolutely LOVE everything Joe has done and will continue to do so with every new endeavor he takes on. Such talent!
Yeah - good video. Joe is right on. In the audio (stereo) world, the sound you are chasing and sometimes find is usually from "synergy". That is an amplifier and a pair of speakers in a room that work harmoniously. Get it right and it's magic. Most times it's just nice or OK, or whatever.
I been playing with sound since I was a teenager (1960's) and I have found it three or four times over a lifetime. I currently have it in my upstairs vinyl preview, or thrift store test play rig.
In guitars for me, it is my wife's Framus B50 student classical that was run over by a VW Bus in the 70's, repaired, lost the bridge a few years ago, which I reset. That thing is amazing.
My more expensive Framus classical is a good guitar, but not even close to her cheap student model with all the bruises and what not. It's what works for you - right on : )
Beano changed my life too. Long may it continue to do so for young players.
I would like to have the luxury to get to try all the different gear and see what speaks to me. Having said that I am so blessed to have what I have!
So true about the guitar that speaks to you!
I had over 40 guitars: my fav and "go to" guitar is my Squier Bullet Strat!
😉👍
Pretty rad. fan for a long time. Faves are either You And Me or Black Rock.
btw, SW, head over heels in love with my Epi LP Jr, TSB !!!
Joe knows!❤
ohhh he had me there 'if it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all'
That says it all bud, It works for me. respect be well all.
#JoeBonamassa is spot on! 🔦🔎👍🏻
The greatest guitar player of today’s generation
Hands down
Joe's the man.
A interesting interview to watch 👍🏻😊 I had never really followed Joe’s work but “lockdown YouTubing” has really opened up my eyes to this guy 🎶🎶🎸🤓
I was 10 Y/O in 1965 & remember reading in the newspaper, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, in London, the waiting time for a phone line was years. The odd stuff kids remember huh? 😎
If you're a good player nothing else matters. Just practice until you sound good on everything or anything.
Tellin it like it tiz!
All the British guys built off the shoulders of American blues and rock chuck berry and the all the king’s
If Cream , Fleetwood Mac, hadn’t went to the states playing blues music they’d been listening to a generation of people would never have heard of BB King , Freddie King etc as their music was buried in the States . There’s an interview with BB where he says as much .
When Joe talks about trying to nail the song in 3-4 takes, I get that. It is like when you take a random word and keep repeating several times. Soon the word will lose all its meaning and sound like gibberish. So yeah, try and get it recorded in a few takes and you will capture the freshness of the tune.
I going to have to get that Eric Gales album.
Apply yourself to what your about From the heart sincerely Thus one goes to the stars such is the way to immortality The heart has its reason that reason know nothing about The unknown by the means of the more unknown. Wonders Miracles
Yeeeeaah! So, how's deep that river runs?!
Joe uses Celestion 70/80s!?!?! Seriously? That's incredible to hear since everybody with an opinion on any forum says they're crappy and should be the first thing replaced.
I just got some and have to say I really like them
...... or a $7,000 Custom Shop Fender Malmsteen Strat. 🎸🇺🇸☮️✨✨✨✨
Hei.. Hei... Sweetwater....luv all your stuff..interviewer excellent..2001 girl..JB not into voice {2 gray lil old }... guitar 🎸 is ok...like to see somethin ‘.. with GVF.. Jake K. #1...Pono.. Pono!!!
I like Joe Bag of Donuts kehd!
Not a fan of his music it sounds monotonous Eric Johnson licks
Boring music. Seems like a cool guy.