Vintage Faves with Joe Bonamassa | 1958 Gibson Flying V

[@guitarcenter]

What do you think of Joe's '58 Flying V? Let us know in the comments! 👇

[@daviddenisson515]

Like many of the vintage guitars, they are superb instruments. An overpriced plank of wood. It is worth it if you can afford it, if you can't afford it you will not miss out getting a great sound and making great music with affordable guitars.

[@beachlifebestlife]

joes cost $247.50 new

[@alar7743]

Who knows why a Gibson Flying V made from Karina costs 10,000 and a guitar made from mahogany Gibson Flying V costs 15,000 - while the Epiphone Flying V from Corina costs 1000 ?????

[@f.duranleau4416]

Thank you Guitar Center for this fun video! It's really nice to see that Joe really appreciates vintage guitars and that he shares the stories with us...Really cool! Great playing by Joe but I think that this particular Flying V sound much better LIVE when played through his vintage high power tweed Fender twin amps...In this video it sounds a little muddy to my ears...Thanks again Guitar Center!

[@5barkerstreet]

junk

[@mp-kq3vc]

Told her the truth about the value and paid it. Extreme respect.

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

Not exactly

[@leobender2910]

@@johnsmith-bk4ps says who?

[@robinbolton6064]

Asperger spectrum collecting. Collecting I think is the result of past trauma or insecurities in other areas of life. It’s one thing to be an expert. It’s another…. To need to know it all And own it all. Just sayin’

[@tom.m]

I never get tired of listening to Joe on old guitars. Playing them or talking about them.

[@GoblinModeJack]

Him and Steve Vai.

[@robb4340]

@@GoblinModeJack Both Passion For Guitars and Gear and Both Italian.

[@davidkrepps3747]

I love Joe and the preservation of history.

[@kaptkrunchfpv]

Not much a flying V guy, but I am a vintage instrument guy and a tone guy, and this work of art makes angels sing the blues. Holy cow! I might be a V guy now!

[@pickupsbypeteaflynn]

I recently in Appleton,WI. had the privilege to play this iconic Flying V and the Skinner Burst. Thanks Joe!

[@GrahamsYouTube]

Not just a unreal guitarist, or a musician/songwriter, but a ceritified guitar and music equipment geek, whats not to like about Joe, love these videos, part of the history we need to keep for the future

[@crucified-music]

JOE BONAMASSA IS A DOUCHE BLUES kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fNpWyMltCIqLs

[@jamesmadison6650]

Very respectful what he said about paying someone what it’s worth. That’s very honorable. Not many people in this world do that anymore , sad to say.

[@12stringblues]

I just remember Jimi playin a V on the song Red House on a VHS tape I saw as a kid and thinkin that was the coolest guitar and sound I have ever seen.

[@rocinblues]

Oh the tone, tone for days, and days!

[@nathan.j101]

Joe is just a legend man, so humble and honourable.

[@brucemaier3943]

No dignity or integrity in taking advantage of others...Your actions will come back positive a hundred times over Joe! Great back story on this instrument.

[@picksalot1]

Agree 100%

[@mheyl180]

Joe is such a gentlemen in every aspect!!! And - besides hearing him play, it's a joy to listen to him talk also, especially with all these unique stories to his guitars!! What a great video!!

[@crucified-music]

JOE BONAMASSA IS A DOUCHE BLUES kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fNpWyMltCIqLs

[@DirtyDirkDiggler]

@@crucified-musicdude that blows

[@jaygatsby1]

Obviously he’s a great player, but he absolutely kills it in these kinds of vids, which he does a lot. His enthusiasm, respect and natural curiosity always come shining through.

[@larrocovarry9027]

Incredible tone !!! I've been in love with the flying V since I heard a 58' V in 1977 !!! Loud and amplified in a large theater... its an unmistakable sound thru the right tube amp , You can't substitute this with any other sound ..

[@brushstroke3733]

So cool that Guitar Center called Joe to tell him about this instrument. He's such a good dude, people all around want to help him. And this is a win-win-win situation.

[@stonebrakerstudio8238]

Thank you Joe for everything you do just because of you I feel like there's no other guitar than Gibson or fender thank you for your help❤

[@rasputinsbeard3899]

Joe: "I believe in tonewood so much, that I made my kitchen cabinets out of it." Legend.

[@iaincobain3594]

I'm sure Paul Reid Smith agrees

[@aleksik4028]

How long is the sustain in those cabinets?

[@maxs972]

@@aleksik4028 "just listen for a minute, the sustain, listen to it"

[@mattRRgraham1996]

Pretty baller. Love how it's looking as an aged instrument. You can see all the knicks and dings in it and the cracked nitrocellulose lacquer. It's got a whole history and life of memories associated with it. So cool.

[@WayCoolStudios]

Dude, thank you for brining such a great story and showing a little piece of history. What better person to give this rare guitar a home!

[@larrocovarry9027]

That is my ultimate holy of holliest Grail since i was a teenager ' and saw John Giels play hi 58 on " eleven " ... i can dream can't i !!!

[@davidcahan]

Flying V's are my FAVORITE guitars of all time. Nothing IMHO says rock n roll like a flying v does just looking at it

[@patmcwilliamsmusic]

Love hearing the stories of the guitars Joe has gathered and how he respects where they came from. That is a beauty and so good that he plays it live. Each previous owners DNA is carried in those guitars. How cool they get to go along for a ride with JB on stage. Awesome!!

[@shelbyavant5081]

What a magical piece, and a great story too. I collect Vs. Nothing like this, of course, but I'm glad it has such a good home. 💙🔥

[@Timtime67]

That guitar sounds incredible.

[@BigIronTexas]

I really like Joe Bonamassa. He seems like an interesting larger than life kind of person and I'm glad he has adopted so many vintage guitars that needed a good home, lol.

[@brushstroke3733]

I agree that he is larger-than-life in a positive vibe/energy sense, but it's also his regular guy, humble human authenticity that make him great.

[@archstanton3763]

Great guitar and great story. It’s a guitar that has gone to the best home it could ever hope to have. Fantastic !

[@giftedplanksify]

Seen this dude playing this on a KZbin concert maybe 20 years ago. Phenomenal 🎉🎉

[@scottkelly2558]

I love to hear Joe’s guitar stories. I’m glad he is working with Guitar Center. The guitar world needs both of you. I’m hoping and praying that it’s a successful collaboration for both of you. I know I am searching your online store for my next guitar.

[@donnycox2399]

Another great instrument found the right home. I love the story and yet another example of what Joe often talks about, "guitars find him".

[@klausswartz3369]

Great story, and I applaud you, Joe, for your honesty and integrity. Blessings to you many times over 🤌🏼

[@Jay-fx4tx]

The way someone treats other people is a direct line into thier personality and how they really are.

[@josephkingston9252]

Joe bonamassa is my favorite guitarist I like him very much and have spent hours and hours and hours listening to his music I'm glad he got the fly envy if that's what he wanted but I myself do not like flying vees, the only way I would want one now it's because of the knowledge he gave me through this video that they are a great collector's piece and if I ever come across one I'll probably contact him to sell it to him or give it to him. Joe I wish that you would put out one album that would be a collection comprised of slow slow slow slow slow blues songs. I'm so glad your parents saw that you had a gift from a young age and they did what they could to nurture that gift and they gave you the means to practice and to progress and I know that they are very proud of you. I live in Bay St Louis Mississippi I don't know if you've ever been there about 5 2 mi out of New Orleans Louisiana, if you ever come to New Orleans again maybe I will get to see you play Live.

[@jubei7259]

That is one sweet find. Those original paf's sounded killer!

[@deborahwarren8343]

Great story. An bravo for your kindness ❤

[@EVERBLACKNYC]

Good Lord, that tone 🖤🖤🖤

[@johnnyblade8115]

I bet those cabinets look and sound great!!

[@johnheart6890]

It’s amazing how knowledgeable he is about guitars. He’s an absolute monster virtuoso and at the same time he could run a music store. There’s nobody like him.

[@richwhitebear9785]

Joe a great blues guitarist..,he's a very rare gem out of the corners 👌 of the universe..,he 's got class & talent...,and great singing voice to go along with his guitar 🎸 licks..,from your fan..,Richie WBear

[@LeeHoMusic]

I could watch this type of videos all day... JB as always great

[@bakontrackz]

Thank you Joe, thanks a lot for sharing all of this...

[@thesecondson30]

Boy is that guitar happy that it found Joe.

[@bnastali]

The right person for the job. Joe rocks the V worldwide.

[@singslinger9231]

Brilliant guitar player and all round decent human being. Had the privilege of seeing him in concert many years ago when he played in Singapore.

[@castorkat4868]

what a tone. wow

[@j.schaefer5622]

Love the guitar and Joe of course…

[@padbender2972]

Sick playing as usual...never stop.

[@Robert.Averkios.Antonsen]

Great story, Joe! Love the sound of those early V's!

[@froblivion8284]

I love that a great vintage instrument is still being played & as for being in Joe’s hands & on the road … vintage guitar lottery ! Sounds great (of course)! 👍

[@dwocelot6913]

"Clearly, I'm not married" Hahahaaha

[@davidbakerscuba]

Me either, that why I have cool guitars, lol

[@WMD116]

Joe needs to start doing a regular web series ("Guitar Safari! with Joe Bonamassa")

[@SixStringSicario]

Joe’s biggest attribute besides his playing is his dry and somewhat sarcastic upstate New York sense of humor.

[@cowboygypsey]

Great story.

[@silvestrovirdis2315]

Oltre che un bravissimo esecutore Joe è un grande esperto del fascino che certe chitarre come queste possono esprimere !

[@Alex000113]

Nice sound, nicely played. Looks like a pain to balance while sitting.

[@naughtmeenaym869]

I saw the Hendrix '58 at the HRC in Dallas in the early '90's. The one with gold plated hardware he played at Isle of Wight. Strange yet awesome instrument.

[@allanmakela3011]

Fascinating stories,have a 98 Epi v,and like nice strats,you also catch yourself looking at them often,Joe is right the design was too futuristic for the 50,s,choice of Korina,superb also

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

The always entertaining and inspirational Joe B.

[@MrUmandMrEr]

Heard some Billy Gibbons there , definitely.

[@CrushingAxes]

Awesome! V's are great! Very cool guitar!

[@vovagreen7414]

спасибо джо...вы не только замечательный гитарист и понимаете свой инструмент...вы еще и человек с юмором... спасибо!🙂

[@cpk313]

I made a telecaster out of Korina. Love it!

[@briandetweiler2864]

Great story, my first Sears V was a crazy dark 70s looking wood I have no idea but I thrashed it through a giant Peavy bass amp...

[@walther9161]

Love Joe and yes I’d say he is an honest guy!! I’m building one right now and debating whether to relic it or not .. I’m leaning relic!

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

V's & Explorer's are the only ones for me. Got my 1st Explorer from that Hollywood Guitar Center back in 2005!

[@ShroudoftheLogos]

Looks awesome and sounds awesome

[@DMDvideo10]

Great player, great person... Love that guitar. Planning on a kit build of that model to go with my Explorer kit build of the same Korina style!

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

Nice find, you did the right thing. I remember reading a story about a guitar store in London (if I remember correctly) in the late 50's or early 60's that had one of the very early Flying V guitars literally hanging up outside the store. The owner of the store thought it would never sell, but thought it looked like an eye-catching gimmick that would entice customers.

[@adamyoung2147]

Man you jam! And you are a great story teller.

[@Diazamps]

They’re still out there I’ve had a few in my hands as a kid

[@marklorne6790]

a great guitar player and a nice guy.

[@LornaYoung-b4u]

May God shine on this artist.

[@ShadysMyCat]

Joe's Vs have great stories and boy can he play the hell out of them. Btw the Corina cabinets are very pretty that's not the reason he isn't married that is a choice. Lol

[@cmonsterz]

Lonnie Mack. His name absolutely SHOULD be synonymous with the Flying V. Pure lightning ⚡️

[@zachkieri1185]

“Clearly I’m not married….” I’m still laughing from that one 😅😅😅😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@beachlifebestlife]

when my dad purchased his 58' blonde unbound es 335 ( only 50 made) he said he remembered seeing one at the time. back in the day the number 335 denoted the retail price as well...His receipt says $267.50

[@brianwells4507]

Joe don't forget Lonnie Mack, Jimi Hendrix and Leslie West used them too? Although Jimi and Leslie's were 70's reissued. But its definitely Albert King that put the instrument on the map! As much as Hendrix the Stratocaster or Johnny Winter with the Gibson Firebird

[@craigtilton8957]

So Cooooollllllll!!!

[@fntsmk]

Obviously a great guitar, and Joe B makes it sound like a great guitar. I respect that Joe B. values and loves this rare vintage axe. For me, there is zero allure. If someone gave me a 1958 Flying V, the first thing I would do is try to get hold of Joe B to see if he wanted to buy it. As they say, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." To me, the V is the ugliest (and certainly the most unwieldy) guitar ever made (by Gibson) next to the Gibson SG, which just reminds of the Devil every time I see one. But please don't think I'm pissing all over Gibson guitars... I proudly own a 2016 Custom Shop Les Paul and a vintage '92 ES-355TD SV "BB King Lucille" Artists Model, the latter of which is probably the best playing guitar I've ever played. Still in awe of Joe's 3-state "Nerdville" collection, and his awesome playing ability! Press on brother Joe! Thanks for being America's most ardent caretaker (aside from Norm) of American vintage guitars!

[@mtacoustic1]

Joe could make a mop sound good!

[@mrdeanv4414]

Very Cool..! I have 2 gibson V's and the first 5 usa Dean V's that Dean Guitars built for Michael Schenker....

[@jamesmarcin4787]

Cool story. Awesome Guitar.👍

[@jeremypatino7661]

Here comes another signature model

[@Guilhermetmfranco]

that's beautiful!!!

[@gregorywall7586]

I dont like his music all that much but enough cant be said about Joe's instrument nerdery and his unparalleled knowledge on vintage gear. At least he plays the damned things and they dont just hang in some vault locked away to rot. This guy packs a serious amount of passion.

[@artneville5994]

I live in Sacramento, I remember when this happened. A GC employee said the original owner played in a SF jazz combo. Only in SF…..

[@jerry-st7rc]

I go to this guitar center all the time. I live in arden arcade. Makes me sick thinking I could have bought this at an estate sale. Just a hypothetical pipe dream.

[@birdman316]

kool V brother! sounds nice too!

[@CasperLCat]

Joe’s crack about CLEARLY not being married, because he still does all this crazy musician stuff, shows he’s got some real humility, which would make him a decent husband, ironically.

[@robbie5984]

Teacher says every time a bell rings, Joe makes the guitar market go way up.

[@aritikka5240]

I read somewhere that Leo Fender bought the extra Korina wood from Gibson and used it to make some Fenders.

[@thefilmandmusic]

Fascinating ….

[@JeffThompson-l4p]

Yeah I think one of those in pretty much mint condition are going for around the million dollar mark or very close to it..they are just so very rare...🎸🎸🎸

[@ninjalife8467]

Everything is fantastic - the video and the story, the only question is why this rare and original piece of korina doesn`t sound at all))))

[@thereforeayam]

I had a Selmer alto that had been pulled off a manufacturing line. Only part of the engraving, no neck. Someone even added a number to the serial number on it, as if it had been smuggled away from some 'to be completed' room somewhere. It was as if the factory switched design without finishing out the skid of bodies, tossing partial(s) into storage, indefinite style. With the Flying V--there may exist, because the makers dropped the line, axe(s) that were finished by a person(s) that salvaged or cleaned away the forms & templates--even the guy that emptied the dumpster lol, then 'finished' the guitar themselves. Partly imo but probably. Would have to see other 1958 finish examples.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Even if the first generation Flying V is a killer model, I think it is one of the single most overvalued electric guitars on the market. It’s a perfect specimen of why the vintage market needs to cave in. It was better when it was undervalued.

[@robertfraser7199]

If anyone is curious about the value, made from '58 to '59 Gibson stopped production because they only managed to sell 98 of this new design. It was brought back in '63 and again in 1967 to the present day. A 1958 V like the one joe is holding here will easily fetch $100,000 but can sell for as high as $200,000 - $250,000. I bet the seller was shocked.

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

Thats more like what he paid, its worth way more

[@stratman9449]

3 out of 90...that's not bad going Joe...leave a little 87 for us.....haa.....sounds good too..... and of course it'S a beauty.....

[@ToddBrewer-z4d]

I wonder what Uncle Norm thought about this purchase?

[@cigarboxguitar9519]

I would love to know what condition it was in exactly when it was brought to Guitar Center. Especially the neck, frets, pickups and electronics. What was done to it to make it playable on tour with Joe B.?

[@mikeprokop8947]

Cool!!!!!

[@stricknine8623]

Joe may be hogging a lot of great collector type guitars, but he is a good steward of the industry and carries himself almost as good as he plays guitar.