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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom
Based on a prized guitar from Bonamassa’s vintage collection, The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom is an obvious choice for anyone who’s been priced out of the market for a vintage Gibson

By Art Thompson Published

”The SG Custom was a class act back in the day, and Epiphone’s latest version is every bit as appealing”: The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1963 SG Custom reviewed

Guitars
A portrait of blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa surrounded by a graphic with the names of many of the guitars
“When you’re young and struggling, you overplay to get noticed. I’ve shredded my way to success. Maybe now is a good time to just go, 'Is this serving the song?'” Joe Bonamassa has reached the next level

By Joe Bosso Last updated

Twice Grammy-nominated Joe Bonamassa celebrates two decades of musical independence with his latest album and talks us though some of his amazing guitars

Music
American rock guitarist and singer Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970) performs live on stage playing a white Fender Stratocaster guitar with The Jimi Hendrix Experience at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 24th February 1969. Image is part of David Redfern Premium Collection.
"He brought the elements of expression that a voice has: sliding, bending and the best vibrato anyone had heard in 1966. Guitar was NOT built to do that!" What Jimi Hendrix means to me – by some of the world's greatest guitar players

By Jason Sidwell Last updated

Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942. Here, Eric Gales, Paul Gilbert, Jennifer Batten, Joe Bonamassa, Kirk Fletcher, Steve Lukather, Joe Satriani and more talk about his enduring legacy

Guitarists
'48 Fender Dual Professional Amp JB Edition
Fender’s ’48 Dual Professional Combo Lives Again in a Near-Original Reissue, Courtesy of Mr. Joe Bonamassa

By Art Thompson Published

Seventy-five years later, this classic guitar amp design continues to stand the test of time

Amps
Ally Venable
“I Want to Be an Inspiration to Young Girls”: Blues Phenom Ally Venable Steps up to the Big Leagues With New Album, ‘Real Gone’

By Joe Bosso Published

“If I can be a role model to girls and get them to pick up the guitar, then I’ll feel like I made a real impact,” says the Les Paul-toting Texan

Albums, Singles & New Releases
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Yngvie Malmsteen perform, Chicago, Illinois, October 24, 2003.
Develop Amazing Fretboard Skills Using These Simple Tips From Some of the Best Players in the Business

By Dale Turner Published

Steve Vai, Mark Tremonti, Joe Bonamassa, Mike Stern, Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Alex Skolnick, Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson offer these easy-to-follow exercises that will help you become a better guitarist

Lessons
Joe Bonamassa performs at the Hong Kong International Trade and Exhibition Centre (KITEC) on September 27, 2012.
“I Could’ve Bought a House or These Three-Quarter-Million-Dollar Guitars": Joe Bonamassa Talks 'Burst Les Pauls and Collecting Other Rare Guitars in This Fascinating Interview From the Vault

By Guitar Player Staff Published

“I chose the guitars in a heartbeat,” said the blues rock titan

Guitars
Norman Harris (left) and Joe Bonamassa, a 1950 Fender Broadcaster guitar
Norman’s Rare Guitars Just Sold One of the Gems of its Collection to Joe Bonamassa

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Shop proprietor Norman Harris said it was "painful" to part ways with this vintage beauty, which is in stunning condition.

Guitars
Joe Bonamassa plays a Gibson ES-355 live
“The Crowds Are Really Digging It”: Watch Joe Bonamassa’s New “I Want to Shout About It” Music Video

By Rod Brakes Published

Video JB’s crowd-pleasing version of the Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters “party song” is taken from his new studio album

Video
Joe Bonamassa plays Albert King's 1971 custom-built "Lucy" Flying V-style guitar made by Dan Erlewine.
Watch Joe Bonamassa Play Blues Legend Albert King’s Flying V

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Video JB honored the great bluesman on his Three Kings tour with a knockout rendition of "I'll Play the Blues for You"

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