Joe Bonamassa 1950 Fender Broadcaster

[@patrickobrien.2028]

Great to see Norm looking so well. Joe is a gentleman and a fabulous guitarist.

[@wes4192]

Gentlemen play guitar while someone talks?

[@Gripnrip611]

@@wes4192 guitar players do all the time

[@cobowe]

Joe just wants to play... He is OCD Norm has an agenda Which is to get Famous Guitarist to play Guitars he wants to sell....

[@hkguitar1984]

Leo's amazing contribution to electric guitars can not be overstated (IMO).

[@simonvanderheijden432]

I'm a Gibson man but I couldn't agree more.

[@hkguitar1984]

@@simonvanderheijden432 I also am a Gibson man. I believe it was sales pressure from Fender success that finally drove Gibson to working with Les Paul. I’ll be as honest as I can, I don’t believe I could ever chose between a Gibson or a Fender, those two brands represent the epitome of the meaning of Yin and Yang. At the end of the day it’s all about expression and the joy of playing. 👍😉

[@PJCobi]

Nailed it right out of the gate!

[@HK-21]

What are you doing cheating on Trogly?

[@hkguitar1984]

@@HK-21 Ha ha ha ha Greetings HK-21 "Cheating on Trogly", It is a long story indeed........... I'm building a no expense spared heirloom quality Broadcaster to leave my Son. I'm listening to as many Broadcaster/No Casters possible to better compare against what I'm building. IMO Austin doesn't review enough Broadcaster/Telecaster instruments. The HK-21 is one of my all time favorite delayed-roller mechanisms. The few HKs I own are the only hobby I've found as expensive as my guitar affliction! Happy Independence Day to you Sir.

[@bruceselenka7181]

I had heard that the solder drop on the "ashtray" is where a wire was attached to dip the piece when chrome plating. The wire was removed after the chrome plating process was finished. They must have used a different plating process later on.

[@stephensmith4480]

💯% Correct. They used to use the same method when they used to Powder coat, back in the early 80s when there was no hole to hang the object on.

[@bobwalker200]

True. Later they used spring clips to hold them onto racks when electro-plating.

[@cellmate6]

Agreed

[@nicholascarlozzi1881]

Makes total sense

[@PJCobi]

Joe is so cool and down to earth! Just a regular guy with tremendous talent! 🔥🎸🔥

[@georgemoore7231]

That guitar looks almost new for one that was built in 1950. It’s good to know that such an important piece of guitar history is going to someone who has an amazing store of knowledge and will treat the guitar with the respect it deserves. Looking forward to hearing this great guitarist perform with that rare instrument.

[@slowwwwBurnnnn813]

I saw him at aThe Fox Detroit on the 18th.. He used it alot! Sounded great ✌🏼

[@allanmakela3011]

Guitar lovers,in their blood always,god bless Leo,for these timeless instruments

[@andyroid5028]

*_Joe B. is THE MAN. Norm, thanks for posting!_*

[@smokepeddler]

The ashtray was meant to shield the bridge pup. They were originally soldered with a piece of wire to ground. Players removed them right away to hand mute. Then in the later in 50's they stopped soldering the ashtrays to ground . Lived in Fullerton and the museum has a Fender display with the first teles that show this.

[@Jordan_Thomas]

Joe, Norm and a Broadcaster. How can you not click on that??

[@Cancer7641]

Szczęśliwego 4 lipca wszystkiego najlepszego pozdrawiam z 🇵🇱 Polski

[@andyroid5028]

*_Muchos Gracias! LOL 🇺🇸_*

[@claudehopper9813]

I accidentally bumped into Joe B. at a Vintage guitar show . I appologized and immediately reckonized him . He was very courtious , friendly and seemed like a normal guitar nut like the others at the show . I later watched him at the Dana Pt blues festival and he displayed his monster versatility at playing blues , rock , ballads ,etc He's a real master of the instrument . I sure could use one of those old tele just sitting in his closet .

[@ds70bonneville]

i find it funny everybody rants bout the solderpoint on the "ashtray" ,its physics guys, they had to have a electrical connection point (back then, and now) to have a electrical connection for the chromeing process back then... nowadays, you can (or are able) to smooth out those points...

[@spencerdawson6536]

Bonamassa has definitely grown on me and that’s a fantastic sounding early Fender.

[@michaelchristianson7743]

Boys hands are ALWAYS workin that fretboard 😊

[@djwarren5081]

Two legends with a legendary guitar. Excellent!

[@jltrem]

What I love about Joe is despite his amazing talent, ability and knowledge, there is not the slightest hint of fat head or ego about him.

[@PJCobi]

Yes! He gets it... Unfortunately, some don't!

[@jltrem]

@@vyvyvyvyvyvyv I never implied that he'd be a particular way. I merely stated that his being a down to earth person was admirable. And thanks for calling me a mor0n, you jackazz. I now know what kind of person you are, as you just demonstrated it.

[@charleskennedy8695]

Agreed and he is a true guitar nerd . Not just the guitar itself but the story behind its life . I love when he and norm take them apart in the shop and look at the inner workings of the guitar . It's just very interesting !

[@evalonious]

Yeah, but he tends to play over people talking during lots of his interviews. He definitely is very focused and has a one track mind, similar to a race car driver. 😅❤

[@jltrem]

@@evalonious I can forgive him for noodling. As someone who's had a guitar in his hands since he was a small child it would be unnatural if he didn't. p.s.-when I'm talking with someone with a guitar in my hands I tend to do the same.

[@nicholasbartonlaw341]

What a great guy to get that gem of a guitar! It can't be overstated how important it was for guys like Norm to acquire and preserve these guitars that are part of the heritage of rock and roll. So much of rock and roll came from guys visiting these stores and dreaming.

[@Retro.Studio]

Solder joint was to fix a hang wire for chrome plating. After process cut of

[@joybuzzer]

I got to play a real vintage 1950 Broadcaster once, as well as a Nocaster and a 52 Tele. They were all really good, but they sure made me appreciate Custom Shop guitars more.

[@josysteinbach4097]

So nice to see both of you in Norman rare guitars 🎸

[@ledhendrix5054]

Good to see Norm looking really well ,

[@plstrom]

great to see norm looking great !

[@BobsYourUncle123]

Note that Joe is wearing a Marty Schwartz hat. Wow. Marty is the man!

[@kennygardner5041]

Leo got it right the FIRST time! The Blackgaurd sound is the BEST! I had the pleasure of playing a friends ‘50 Broadcaster in the early ‘80’s and the flatpole Tele pickup is the best.

[@texasflood3165]

To visit Norm’s store is on my bucket list…

[@colinpadley1897]

Me too, but a bit further being in the UK. Was planning on going earlier in the year but had over financial priorities.

[@mattrogers1946]

Sane here!

[@news603redux]

Having seen Joe open for B.B. when he was twelve, and having seen Stevie too, I realized then that the Joe's and the Jimi's and the Stevie's are just from someplace else in the galaxy.

[@tjtotheb]

To chime in on why there is solder on the inside of the ashtray, that’s where rod would attach so the the ashtray could be dipped for the chrome process, the later one wouldn’t have this because they were making more in production and switched to a more efficient tray

[@PaulBowers]

I am blessed to have a Leo Fender Broadcaster Commemorative Issue which 50 were built by the Fender Custom Shop in 1999. After I saw Joe demonstrate the four positions on a three switch in his Broadcaster, I carefully took mine out of the case and plugged it into an amp and sure enough the switch operates and is wired the same as the original 1950 Broadcaster as demonstrated by Joe. I wonder how the old and newer model would compare to each other. Would be interesting just to see how close the Custom Shop came to the original. I bet it would be very close. Thanks Joe for the tip I will never use as it stays in the case, but a nice conversation topic.

[@GuitarGuyATX]

What a great guitar. So wonderful and historic that it’s an honor just to see this ! Let alone see it in person !! Thank you

[@mickeyh53]

It’s not hard to not like Joe..for me the way he shows respect to Norman increases his stocks every time..we’re all aware it’s a two way street..& both have done favours for one another over the years..but there’s still that bond that binds them! He’s always been well mannered far more than some music legends I’ve seen on here…but Joes a grounded guy & obviously his Parents did there job..kudos to them..🇦🇺

[@harleymendez3968]

He’s nice to the people who can help him. He’s got a known track record of being a massive tool towards fans and anybody else he thinks slights the chip on his shoulder. Great player, great tone, bad writer, shitty person

[@rider132]

Amazing guitarist and person. I don't see too much about his family, which is good to keep private but his father, Len, is also an amazing person who really seems to be the foundation for where Joe has ultimately landed. His father did a four hour road trip to purchase my Marshall Jubilee 2555 with 2551 av cab in mint condition in the summer of 2004 or 2005. Upon purchase he told me where it was going and gave me some merch and two tickets to an upcoming show. I've been a fan ever since. I often wonder if he kept the amp. The chassis inspection tag had Jim Marshalls initials. Really enjoy these little videos, both class act guys, thanks.

[@kjneese]

What is beyond awesome...is Joe wearing the Marty Schwartz hat..that's truly epic and I hope Marty freakin sees this video!!!

[@S-T-E-V-E]

Does the Price go up with every famous name Norm drops? 😂👌

[@TheBoomtown4]

Provenance? Yes, hence why artists guitars go for 10x the amount of a non artist played guitar.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

@@TheBoomtown4 It was a joke FFS!

[@TheBoomtown4]

@@S-T-E-V-E good one.

[@dallastoto3189]

Haven’t seen a Norms video in a while. Appears he’s lost a lot of weight? Is he ok?

[@TheBoomtown4]

@@dallastoto3189 he was fighting something in hospital a while back but he seems to be doing well and we’re glad to have him back and grateful to see the nice guitars on his vids.

[@lauramoore9659]

Happy July 4th!

[@unclerudy9797]

Great Guitar ! Glad Joe is taking her home ! Thanks Joe and Norm !

[@johnjelinek-g7b]

ABSOLUTELY couldn't have went to a better guy . Good job Norm .

[@douganthony466]

*gone

[@HK-21]

Congratulations Joe! NGD never gets old. I can’t think of a better stewart to preserve that gorgeous instrument. Happy 4th Norm…your the real deal, can’t wait to check out the documentary!

[@spencerdawson6536]

Having lived more than a few years as a Stewart, I can assure you the correct word is ‘Steward’

[@lucasvonbraun]

Looking good Norm, love these videos .. no matter what style(s) you're into, one of the best things about being a guitarist is the bond we all share over vintage gear - and Joe is great because he's no different

[@rodolfolarrea8493]

Both are some of my favorite guitar people on the history of guitar playing …

[@JohnLloydDavis]

What's great about Joe is he buys these really expensive amps and guitars and then he takes them on the road and plays them. Not like one of those other ‘big names guys’ that buy them and stick them in storage so we don't get to hear them.

[@gw2031]

My favourite artist in 2023,JB! ,,not just a stunning guitar player he is the complete deal now,,,guitar prowess needs great songs to become memorable ,along with Joe,s songs and vocals he is the complete entertainer now !

[@MotoLen51]

I've heard that the soldered dot on the ashtray is where they connected a lead during the electroplating process.

[@sneakerhead6184]

Always a pleasure watching you play Joe!! 👍👌

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

OMG...what a guitar and what a story. Norm is the man! Looking good, NORM~

[@flyingsquirrel575]

Just finished reading ‘The Birth Of Loud’, by Ian Port. It puts this guitar in perspective for me. Astounding that it was made at all. Terrific book, by the way. Heard about it from Kenny Vaughan.

[@jfinester]

Yep. Great book. Kenny knows!

[@jimmygillard]

I'm jealous of Joe's insane collection, but this guitar I'm most jealous of. Seen it in the other videos here, and as teles are my fave it's my dream to have a broadcaster in my collection.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

"It's in the Family." Love that.

[@docdaytona108]

We guitarists are simply passing along History. This…this guitar IS History.

[@MikaelJson]

It belongs in a museum!

[@RolandSpecialSauce]

​@@MikaelJson His museum is Nerdville

[@djross2043]

Joe always knows. I’m always going to listen.

[@marshallkohlhaas80]

looking good Norm

[@ITigerbaum]

What an amazing museum piece! Those hands... 🙏🏽

[@carrollwalls5900]

Happy 4th of July to you both - and thank you for being custodians of the best American instrument's craftsmanship.

[@fostexfan160]

That's just a ploy......the true custodian interests are in the dollar and the banks

[@georgem5589]

Joe gets all the great guitars, and deserves them. He's amazing.

[@georgehill2609]

Great to see you in Blackpool Joe Great show, Great to see you looking good Norm Best wishes ALL George Blackpool UK

[@jaredwren9304]

Norm looks great.

[@csb65536]

Hello Norm, I don’t think I could afford to even walk into your store, but I definitely love the videos. I also like the fact that many, if not most of your rare guitars end up in players hands. My sons Dr. Is a vintage guitar collector and openly admits he cannot play a note. I hope you stick around for a very long time.

[@Magnum_Opus_Music]

*Joe Lives There* 😂🎸

[@sirvicemanone]

These guitars are really nothing at all without the understanding, loving care and musicianship of their caretakers. In their hands wooden planks with wires become something more than the sum of their old parts. 🙏🙌🫶

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Joe is the man ! What a great human being.

[@RickP2012]

I like the hoodie Joe's wearing!

[@joeyhumphrey4536]

Three classic's!

[@michaelgonzalez7304]

Congrats for obtaining this guitar Joe.

[@braindrain329]

What a talent! Joe's not too bad either.

[@patrickd1805]

joe s from new hartford …me too. no wonder were such great guitarists and better people!

[@stephenmiller5023]

Hey , Norm’s is CLOSED this week ….. what did you do Joe , kidnap Norm & Jen & make them open up so you could hang out ?? 😆😏😜. Cool to see you hanging out as usual & nice Guitar as always from Norm’s . 👍

[@ScanDaled]

A regular Joe by day..Blues guitar titan by night.. Don't ever change!! I love your sense of humor and your regular Joe personality!!

[@tymanngruter1808]

Still getting better, both of em!

[@michaelheller8841]

What I love about JB is not only his playing but his knowledge of history and his respect for it in music and guitars. He paid his dues and earned his fame. He has the cash, so why not get some cool vintage guitars and preserve their history. I'd rather JB own these great guitars than some rich guitar collector brag about it in a glass cage display and can't even play. As far as Leo Fender, I don't know if it's just incredible luck or if he knew exactly what he was doing. While other brands were focusing on archtops and jazz boxes, Leo said nah, I'm going to make a solid guitar, bolt on a neck for the average player. 70 plus years later, we still love the Tele and it can play anything all types of music. Simple design with very few changes through the years. I own three Tele's for a reason and that's not even talking about the other guitars I own.

[@Velvetnos]

I love you Norm!❤ happy 4th🎉

[@mikeholmed7029]

Hell yes NEW Black Country Communion record is coming! Can't wait!

[@colinmiles9390]

It is good to hear a musician like Joe give genuine good comments about other musicians without dissing them or putting them down. It’s shows how much of a likeable guy he is.

[@Roy-xe9is]

I love Joe's self-deprecation. very humble dude.

[@Roy_Gaber]

Dang Joe, you always beat me to the nice ones. Such a nice guitar.

[@gregdiffenthal2384]

Glad to hear BCC is releasing another album !

[@sv2wheels440]

Lookin good Norm, Thanks Joe.

[@MissChrissyM1]

Bonamassa. My favorite ❤ All time heavy hitter musician. Love seeing him at Norms.

[@pierheadjump]

⚓️ Thanks Jen Joe 🌈 NORM !!! 😎

[@bnastali]

Cover Boy! What a talented guy he is, and nice as well.

[@kenbash2951]

I am completely shocked neither Norm or Joe know that there is no tone control on a Broadcaster. The back control is a blend control for the neck pickup- giving you INFINITE number of sounds as you blend neck and bridge together. This is one of the best kept secrets that was converted to a tone control in mid-1952 and thereafter.

[@vayabroder729]

And it looks like this one has the later circuit. I was surprised….thought all these had the blend circuit.

[@kenbash2951]

@@vayabroder729 They did- Fender changed to a true tone control in mid 52.

[@vayabroder729]

@@kenbash2951 Exactly! I thought Broadcasters all came with the blend circuit.

[@kenbash2951]

@@vayabroder729 Yep- Broadcasters, NoCasters and Telecasters thru April 1952- unless modified.

[@riittahatinen4579]

Awesome Norm❤ and you JOE❤

[@亞太-s6n]

✍️✍️✍️

[@stuartanguish5111]

Norms looking well 🎉

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

Joe is a guitar hero. Would love to hear him play some metal riffs just for fun !

[@zellarecords6195]

Yes!!! Another BCC album!!!

[@alguitarchristie]

For me, the two pickups together is the best guitar sound!

[@T0neXIII]

Kickass JB!! Congrats. You could hardly self deprecate with all that glee. Nice lip edges moving upward at the end. j/k

[@justinhenderson247]

He bought a local 59 burst recently while he was on tour here. It’s was out of my local shop and I’d got to play it before. I was there when he bought it, can’t say I didn’t think about snagging it from him once he left the store lol small town I knew the cops and the land lol

[@colinpadley1897]

😂

[@corrindion]

Great guitarist,singer and cool person!

[@davroshalfbeard8368]

Glad it's gone to a guy that will appreciate and play it sound man

[@nancychace8619]

Lol - "don't ever take it out of California -" Ha! Would like to see that old Martin 🙂. Wish you guys a good 4th. "It's in the family - " Ok to see one go down the street for a minute as I know Joe will share it, but there are far too many out there who are all about taking and no giving. Nice thought anyway. Appreciated hearing Joe play. Have a good 4th.

[@rustymohican8280]

Happy 4th of July Norm!!!

[@samright4661]

Norm reminds me of a Cool Uncle that gives you a beer and Playboy when you was a kid 😂

[@salcasabianca]

I like them both, and I love guitars.

[@vayabroder729]

Interesting: I thought these had the blend circuit. The one on this is the circuit that’s on the ‘52s.

[@giabgr]

And late 52s at that.

[@sgriffett541]

Joe nice work... been taking lessons from the G Trapp... nice guitar... one nine fifty

[@guitarstorms]

I'm loving that hoodie

[@akwamarsunzal]

That is one sweet sounding guitar!

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

The dollop of solder was when it was being held onto a piece of metal so it could be dipped. After the plating they heated the solder to release the connection.

[@carlosrodrigues426]

I M FROM RIO DE JANEIRO , BRASIL. AND LOVE YOU GUYS.

[@babagadoush1]

Black Country Communion is awesome!

[@mjphoto45]

Love the tele

[@VonBluesman]

I am happy for you Joe, I know that is a extremely rare highly sought after guitar that you will love with all your heart. Right On ! 😂🎸👍👋👏🙏😎✌️