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Joe Bonamassa cancels gig after hearing injury, has low-volume jams with a guitar legend instead
By Phil Weller published
He’s now back on the road, but will be handling his volume dials with caution

Jeff Beck gave the perfect response when asked about his guitar of choice
By Phil Weller published
The clip from a 2013 interview is a jaw-dropping watch, and a powerful advert for a guitar he once called "cheap"

Joe Bonamassa made up a lesson on the spot. It became every guitar player’s must-see video on how to get the most out of the instrument
By Phil Weller published
All he wanted was a martini, but he first showed players why they aren’t getting the most out of their Les Pauls

Joe Bonamassa says this crowd-pleasing guitar trick is over and done — with one exception
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist shared his insights on reading the room, and knowing the difference between showing off and entertaining

Joe Bonamassa on why he turned down Peter Green and Gary Moore’s iconic 1959 “Greeny” Les Paul — and why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett was absolutely the right owner
By Christopher Scapelliti published
His decision to pass and Hammett’s decision to buy illustrate why guitar collecting is as personal to every guitarist as their playing style

Joe Bonamassa compares Ozzy Osbourne to the godfather of British blues
By Elizabeth Swann published
The bluesman says Ozzy choice of guitarists shaped heavy metal’s sound and evolution

Joe Bonamassa on the playing advice he got from Leslie West 30 years ago — and how it's elevated his live performances
By Phil Weller published
It turns out the late guitarist gave similar advice to another blues-rocker who made it one of his essential tips for other players

The owners didn't know what they had, but this 1960 Les Paul is now one of Joe Bonamassa's favorites
By Phil Weller published
Bought for £50 in 1967, modified and left unplayed, the Royal Albert Les Paul was acquired for the princely sum of $190,0000
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