Joe Bonamassa bought a '63 SG Custom Guitar

[@miketuttle3253]

That’s great, now Joe will finally have a guitar to play.

[@angusseletto1511]

mike Tuttle heeeee Mike.....yes he doesn't have many..........struggling muso 😂

[@shawnmccole2522]

😂😂

[@gibby6904]

He's a hoarder...

[@davidrosenzweig1380]

Haters gonna hate

[@Antiaggro2]

😂😂

[@davidsnowden9607]

I love how he plays every time Norm opens his mouth

[@angusseletto1511]

David Snowden yeah it's like the adults in Charlie Brown,wa wa wa no dialogue

[@stanislavmigra]

Joe do it always. Its not annoying in the room, but on mics it kinda BM ...

[@benlogan430]

He’s a noodler because he can’t help it he’s playing freakin awesome vintage guitars. No time for chit chat!

[@cardbored_]

I can’t say I’d be able to stop playing those guitars either.

[@thbenton4]

Joe's the real deal, but yeah, I noticed that as well...ugh.

[@Jowls2024]

I've watched more footage of Joe at Nerdville and Norms then I have of him on stage.

[@largecoke4087]

I guess the novelty of his playing has worn off but the subject of guitars is still awesome. That's how it is for me anyway

[@kennycaligula3081]

Same. I’m not really a fan of his music and can’t stand his singing. But I can listen to him noodle and talk about guitars for 10 hours straight.

[@kasperhip1]

@@kennycaligula3081 Same here.

[@Jowls2024]

@@largecoke4087 Who killed John Henry? 🤯

[@thesameeffect]

Same

[@lamontprospect9974]

I'm not going to criticize Joe Bonamassa for having so many guitars. The only reason I don't have as many as he does is because I can't afford it. But I love them every bit as much as he does. As he said, he's doing what he absolutely loves. So he went a little overboard. Maybe he went way overboard. But it's what he loves and it makes him happy. I only started collecting guitars about 11 months ago. Fortunately I had all my bills paid (school loans, mortgage, car, I didn't have any bills). But ever since I started collecting I'm looking for ways to buy another one all the time.They are so beautifully made. I freak every time I see a new Custom Shop.

[@Tiago_007]

I’m a visitor from the future. In 2023 Joe will release a $1500 Epiphone copy of this guitar. And I’ll actually be dumb enough to buy it.

[@bucknasty69]

$1500 is way too much for a Chinese made guitar when you can get a real Gibson SG for $2000.

[@gogotsnail]

I can't imagine why people leave mean comments here… I've done the Joe at Norms hang (dumb luck). Couldn't be friendlier…. Three guys who love Guitars as much as we do…If you love Guitars what a nice way to spend an afternoon. Cheers guys!

[@yestoES355]

Not a fan of Joe’s music but I LOVE his playing and extensive knowledge. I can listen to him talking and noodling around for hours.

[@dragonmodel9262]

lol

[@1000mg.]

I am in the same boat. I love to listen to Joe talk.

[@rawdawg3234]

Yo he's got some good stuff actually. I didn't like his stuff at first but the more it pops up on spotify the more I like it.

[@69zenos1]

Right...it is pretty generic.

[@bluejavelina5335]

if you see him live it all makes sense

[@nickjackson6375]

See a lot of comments hating on joe for having a nice collection. What the hell is wrong with having a huge nice collection? Even if you only buy one or two guitars a year you are eventually gonna have a lot.

[@RiperSnifle]

a lot of jealous people in this world mate

[@KARLOS121]

and does it matter its his money to spend.

[@ralex3697]

@@KARLOS121 Agree

[@mangelarsson7774]

SG guitars are the most underrated model out there. Great sound for Blues, Hard Rock obviously, but also works super well with pedals so its a guitar the indie guitarists should really look into. Well built, great pickups and built like a tank!!

[@abd-ix5qd]

The only downside is the looks is not for everybody.

[@richardsisk1770]

My first guitar I bought well used in 1966 was an SG sort of off white covered in checking with a Bigsby. Two pickups. Years later (1989 or so) i bought a cherry one new. Wish i still had them.

[@hansidelk6604]

@@richardsisk1770 yes, great guitars, and the pickups I would best describe as pure and powerful. Great thing for you and me though is that they are actually quite affordable, even the older ones. At least compared to other older gibsons. Ive never liked the Les Paul, it just feels clumsy in my hands, but the SG is great if you sit or stand.

[@bucknasty69]

An SG doesn’t work better with pedals than any other guitar, and it’s pickups are run of the mill humbuckers. They’re not special.

[@sgt-Stryker-5]

Not to mention they are light weight. Gotta love it not affecting your back. Lol

[@JohnCPay]

Norman’s Rare Guitars is good, but he missed the ball by not naming his store “Out of the Norm Guitars”

[@beano1eye]

He sells Gibson and Fender, They are the Norm!

[@bigmaxy07]

Next book title maybe

[@johnzimmerman1159]

Our of the norm comment = fail

[@VA-ph2ml]

Para normal guitars

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Abnormans Rare Guitars

[@jeroen9637]

I like it that Joe can not hold a guitar and not play it. And that Norm keeps talking, because that's just the natural sound coming from Joe.

[@zplapplap]

I agree. It just seems like such a relaxed and natural conversation.

[@ShadysMyCat]

Love how "Do you feel like we do" just rolled out from under his fingers effortlessly as he was in conversation ❤

[@aphillips1987]

keep practicing, Joe, you'll get it some day.

[@MrGitpicker]

Joe bought another guitar... how exciting

[@TommySG1]

Love SG’s, they’re light, high fret access is fantastic and they look great. What’s not to like. 🤙

[@XneverstopfightingX]

So this is the one he just released! Awesome!

[@williamgregory6684]

B B King did over 300 shows a year on a regular basis.Bands from the 70's did 200 to 300 as the norm.They also played longer shows. One I remember in particular is Foghat who when I saw them (3 times) never played less than 2 hours. A night and played from 9pm to 1am at one of those shows

[@timokeefe2126]

I saw joe play in Vegas last year.He is being modest on his playing and voice , he is amazing and one of the best out there. I brought two friends who didn’t know his music and were blown away. Fantastic show and his band are top shelf. If you get a chance you won’t be disappointed !

[@hoyavp2236]

I love these guys. Joe is so humble and knowledgeable. And maybe my favorite guitarist.

[@carolyncolvin2076]

I think Joe’s interview with people is very refreshing to my mind it’s music all the way around lots of information that’s very formative I enjoy it

[@monmixer]

Mr. Penzien is smilin where ever he is today. Smokin Joe is playin his guitar.

[@protoolswiz77]

Visiting Norm's is like going to guitar heaven

[@lowqualityguitarvideos]

Joe looks like someone is cutting off his oxygen supply every time he has to listen for more than 5 seconds.

[@bluespig1]

W⚓

[@bluespig1]

When your surrounded by people who talk a lot of bullshit, your always keen to set things straight. Norm is a class A wanker & his son is ............... a real example of money before parenting. When Norm dies, his son will run that joint into the ground & will be broke in 12 months.

[@jamescogley1637]

Lol

[@DeeSee77]

@@bluespig1 what’s this based on, out of unbiased curiosity?

[@therugburnz]

GOOD

[@michaelmendillo7513]

I seen him Ft.Lauderdale a few yrs ago,,,, Joe really gives his all,,,just a great guy as well as a great guitarist,,,,,,😎👍

[@michaelhalstead7532]

I swear if Joe keeps working at it he will make something of himself someday..

[@davemabee5798]

McDonalds is hiring.

[@GoesTo11]

That is a ton of gigs he does! The only person I know who does that as well is Uli Jon Roth, who does monster tour schedules!

[@Tonetwisters]

The very best guitar I have ever played ... in 58+ years of it ... was a circa 1973 Johnny Smith we ordered for a customer in my brother's music store in Tallahassee, Florida. Thing had a hand carved spruced top and two floating small humbuckings, among other appointments of perfection. So glad I got to play it once, before it went out the door.

[@keithraaum9559]

I could listen to Joe and Norm geek out on guitars all day long! And while I'm not a big fan of the 3 pickup SG Customs I'll admit that one is very cool!

[@ralex3697]

Sounds beautiful

[@gerryk3114]

Joe, I own a 65 Jazzmaster (Olympic White) and I’m the Original Owner !! I use to Have the Original Store Receipt from Jimmy’s Music, NYC which became the Exxon Building. It was across the street from the Original Manny’s Music !! I believe my mom paid $175.00 for it and I bought a Deluxe Reverb at the time ! Unfortunately, sold it for $50.00 six months later. I have a picture of myself wearing a polkadot shirt in my band. PS: NOT FOR SALE (my girls would kill me). BUT IF I WERE TO EVER SELL IT, SOMEONE LIKE YOU SHOULD OWN IT !!

[@johntaylor8829]

Very nice video! Love Norm's and have grown to love JB and his music. From JB playing Wembly to Red Rock to Memphis to the Blue's Cruise, I love how he plays with everyone. Keeping the Blue's alive and helping others. What more do you want from a musician.

[@viviennerose7100]

that SG is a beauty, but Joe could make any guitar sound great!

[@69zenos1]

Mark is thinking...."I'm outta here soon. How do I break the news......?"

[@samkampersal9134]

Angus would love that guitar. It's beautiful

[@ralex3697]

Angus has many, does not need that one

[@moose6676]

Over one hundred shows a year 🙈 that’s because everyone want to see JB play, his show is amazing. Keep rocking Joe 👍🏻👍🏻

[@coltonbailey5580]

With all the innovations in guitars I still buy relics. Most pofessionals.

[@SteveFletcherGuitar]

I love Joe as a player and I adore the fact that he's such a monumental geek about this stuff. But I do find it rude that, as soon as anyone else starts to talk, he starts to play.

[@michaelfoster9964]

I’d be a shitty guest too if all I wanted to do was test a guitar I might buy, and people at the shop kept interviewing me to try and make more money off the purchase with their KZbin channel.

[@krame99]

Joe is my favorite he is such a down to earth good guy I try to play like him it’s hard at times especially not using a les paul just out of my price range with two kids. He just has great tone and he can sing would love to meet him at some point in my life. Great video Norm I hope you are doing well.

[@johnqpublic2013]

WOW, what a catch on that guitar, my friend had a 67 SG.

[@Phantom_gtx]

Norman Guitars is the best place for looking for guitars

[@1954telecaster]

I’m not a fan of his music, but I could listen to him talk about guitars all day.

[@ksr9t]

Yep. Now me and my mate were back at the shack. Had Spike Jones on the box She said I can't take the way he sings but I love to hear him talk.

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

Think it’s about time we got a new video guitar tour of nerdsville!!!! Surely Joe has picked up some more killer stuff since the last one

[@wildwillie7792]

Man that is a real pretty sg custom, that's the one I've always wanted...

[@ellisagutierrez9574]

I love the sound and looks of this guitar! So cool!

[@Mojoman57]

Nothing says, "I don't care what you're saying" quite like playing a guitar while someone else is talking.

[@geraldwest3428]

Or talking while someone is playing

[@angrytroll27]

As a guitar teacher it does my head in!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Joe is a big offender of that practice. If you watch any interview, Joe will noodle all the time right when the questions are being asked. Very annoying.

[@GuitaristJesse2442]

its literally effortless for him to play so no biggie talking and playing

[@Mojoman57]

@@GuitaristJesse2442 That's not the point. It's rude.

[@DonaldVanHall]

I have a 3 pickup Deluxe from 2013. That middle pickup and the low neck angle really prevents you from digging in. The Bigsby is nice though when coupled with a roller bridge.

[@chrislancaster7162]

Although I know I’d be hitting the middle pickup with my guitar pick all the time that guitar looks amazing!

[@ziggylayneable]

I was born in the very early 1970's.buddy of mine's dad had one of these.when he died he gave it to me cuz his son didn't play.Headstock wasn't so ornate,neck is identical(really slim and easy to play IMO).Only 2 pickups.No gold appointment. Check mark and has the vibe- rolla and the tailpiece.Was told it's a '62.It's one of the cleanest ones I've ever seen.I feel like the luckiest man on the planet to get it because it was free.I feel bad my buddies pops passed,but the man saw fit to leave it to me and I am just Joe average.Not Agnesi(sorry homie Lemmo got you beat as far as personal style).I'm not Joe Bonamassa either.But I would not like trading back and forth with him if we jammed.as far as the evolution of guitar player I'm stuck on the cusp of maybe being Peter Green 1965.he's like Peter Green and yngwie malmsteen rolled together with a little bit of Eric Gales jazzy type deal going on. He's super fast and uses a lot of overdrive.We would not make a nice fit.I'd be playing super simple blues.Hed be shredding the blues.Every time I play that Sg/Les Paul, I think of my buddy's dad and being young watching him play it.he was always just like chilled out in the lazy boy chair with the TV turned down and the guitar not plugged in.Hs strings were always a heavy gauge, they were super clean.original case. And it looks like it's been kept under a carpeted bed for right around 50 years.Pretty much did live under a bed for 50 years but was played with extreme care all the time.I met the guitar in like it 1981.. so I've been familiar with this guitar before I owned it in 2010,(wow I've been screwing around with this thing for 39 years).damn I'm old.And it was a 61 or 62 I can't remember and I'm not familiar with seril # shit.Whe part of me doesn't really want to search and find out.because It possibly could ruin of what my dead friend's father told me was the year of the guitars manufacturing date.If he's incorrect,I don't want to find that out it'll ruin my memory of that certain event that took place when I was a very young teenager.first time I played with my buddy's dad who was damn good.HIs playing rubbed off on me a lot.What I play I think of what would he do...... Then I proceeded to screw it up..OH HELL I HAD TO EDIT MY COMMENT BECAUSE THEY STARTED TALKING ABOUT THE SAME THING ABOUT NOT FINDING OUT THE EXACT YOUR MANUFACTURER BECAUSE IT WOULD RUIN THE STORY!!... NOT THE GREATEST GUITAR PLAYER ME BUT THE GREATEST MINDS DEFINITELY THINK ALIKE!.AT LEAST I THINK MINE'S PRETTY GOOD AND ME AND THEN AGREED ON THAT BEFORE THEY EVEN SAID IT.,✌️😀✌️.now these dudes are even appreciating it and playing it for the fretless wonder that it is. This is like watching me with my own guitar but being a better ability. Careful there Norm at 13 minutes or so.You just sold him that sg/Les Paul deal,and now you're"conveniently throwing during a small conversation", the 335 with the bigsby you saying you have.He just bought one don't try and sell him another man you're going to kill him.That's the businessman in you.In people your age(I can appreciate it).but as people at middle age?some might feel kind of weird some of us trying to sell two guitars that are completely ridiculously expensive at once.

[@kennycaligula3081]

Cool story!! Thanks for sharing.

[@MrMd5555]

Its always reassuring to see a pro using a piece of gear that you own, use, or prefer. In this case a '65 deluxe reverb plugged straight into the front no bells or whistles, straight classic blackface tone, just guitar, amp and cable

[@riittahatinen4579]

OMG JOE❤️ How beautiful guitar and what a sounds😍 Stay safe stay healthy and be well my love, JOE❣️

[@therightisright8276]

I love the contrast between offstage Joe and his onstage persona. Real Joe is a geeky, softspoken kid usually in a hoody and cap but onstage he's bigger, older, seasoned and the embodiment of blues, hell, he even comes off black vocally!

[@IndyDead]

Joe B. - "I don't have many talents. I can play the guitar reasonably well if called upon at 8:00!" 🎸🎶🤦‍♂️😂😁

[@roymoderatto]

Mine’s a ‘64, but it was refinished decades ago. The bad part of it is that they painted the headstock white 😖 but that and the fact I bought it 20 years ago made it affordable for me. Now, just the 3 PAF’s!

[@samswank]

Got the sound down and just looking at that gorgeous SG gives me what I need.

[@LuisGarcia-xr9xz]

THAT GUITAR IS BEAUTIFUL

[@samosasosa6684]

So that's what a great guitar sounds like. Also played by a humble super guy. Live long and prosper.

[@mrbowlingcrazy]

LMAO Joe is the farthest from humble you can get

[@VonBluesman]

Joe most definitely knows guitars better than most musicians out there, he has been around them since he was born.

[@barrykearney482]

Well at least when all the sought after vintage guitars are bought we know where they are

[@mattmuzic1]

Man, that riff at 1:35 knocked my socks off.

[@Bliggick]

It's hard for me to justify buying gear right now when there is nowhere to play, all my gigs are cancelled and all that money is gone too. And when will it all come back ? 6 months? 1 year? 2 years? Some gigs in my town have announced they are not going to re-open. I hope Joe has a gig soon to play the SG.

[@Killadey]

We feel ya brother 😕

[@guitartec]

My understanding is that Lester Polsfuss did not like the Fretless Wonder at all. He was pissed when he was handed his first one. I have a 73 embossed pup LP BB FW, so this doesn't bode well for it. And yes, embossed gold pups lasted throughout 72 into early 73.

[@brianfoster4493]

Sometimes when the light hits it right there are horizontal lines running through the guitar? Are those tooling marks? Checking ? Is that the grain ? Don't think it effects the sound but a little odd looking to me.

[@JakobSeidl]

Nice little lick at 6:07

[@wildbill2122]

Bonamassa brags about how he has cornered the used market by having his buddy that works for Guitar Center contact JB FIRST whenever a Vintage Axe is bought by GC Nation-Wide.Prices hav sky-rocketted because of this and we hav Bonamassa to thank for it.

[@johnnynbk]

This guy never left the 4th grade. Clothes, voice, personality.

[@electricgypsyblues4761]

His bank account says different

[@bassprofishe1549]

What do you like to wear?

[@pablogaete4894]

exactly. He's just a pampered brat who got old. I wonder if this talentless hack stopped advertising himself on these youtube videos how quickly he would slip into oblivion. Maybe two weeks?

[@bassprofishe1549]

@@pablogaete4894 Dude are you ok?

[@fred8097]

ElectricGypsy Blues his spending habits are incredibly infantile, though.

[@rayolson7475]

Gee, it’s just great seeing a guy with an incredible collection buying another one. This is exhausting.

[@stevenedwards4470]

There's 2 Antigua Teles hanging back there.

[@bigmaxy07]

Whenever Norm talks, Joe plays ! LOL

[@Braglemaster123]

It’s sounds like a Telecaster with that twang “ Right ?????

[@stanislavmigra]

yep, like Tele with bigger balls ...

[@Braglemaster123]

stanislavmigra Possibly but I’m not sure 🤔

[@fatsuperfly]

Ill be honest i follow joe because of his love of his guitars and amps! He is a nerd on these things, he Knows his great vintage stuff.

[@bluenotesharp]

I’m thrilled to find old player guitars that sound phenomenal and get customized guitars as well by special order or providence. Joe and Norm are both a wealth of knowledge to listen too. I have a question I have a 2012 Gibson Lucielle and was wondering what’s the best way to keep your gold plating shiny. I wipe then down but the original luster is missing a bit now. Anything special I’m missing? Thanks , David

[@MrBeblis]

These people are so lucky, I cant even afford one nice guitar.. I would love to have 60s SG,

[@kazhi959]

Sell us some pedals!

[@cardbored_]

Not luck man, hard work. Just keep working hard, stay focused, set your mind on something and work until it happens.

[@brettrosso1182]

I've heard Joe say he would not own an SG because the neck/body joint was so unstable. Even the amount of finger pressure used during normal playing causes the tuning to go in and out. The collector side of Joe has won out over the player side. After all it is a very rare and valuable Gibson .

[@angusseletto1511]

Brett Rosso and the finances have taken over......more money than discipline haha,at least he talks about it

[@gibsons7057]

Good on you Joe.. Yep, I have been massive gigging singer since I was a lad.. Its a fine tuned thing, the old vocal chords and I got great tutoring from Robin Hill in NZ, back in the day.. She coached 'The Hoff".. he will tell you..

[@mikeringer1]

Always gotta love as soon as Joe stops talking and norm tries to talk.3:05 Joe just plays the guitar over top of everything he's saying and you can't hear a word norm saying ...so rude 7:00 12:40

[@PatrickWitherow]

If you google 'dwight pentzien guitar' and click on 'images' - you'll see a photo of an older gentleman. Looks kind of like the guy in the background at 2:02 walking around.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

True, but the guy in the background also looks remarkably like Stewart Copeland of The Police (among many other things).

[@iwillnevergetone5]

mark started sweating at the end when they spoke about Gibson QC since this was probably around the time when he was first negotiating his deal with them

[@ralex3697]

I find Mark comes across as arrogant Something about him, doesn’t seen sincere

[@gabrieltoneguitars9365]

Looking forward to Joe's new book!

[@SteveTemplePilot]

I have a white one just like this, smooth heel, same year, double stamped, but mine has PAFs not Pat No. and factory Grovers.

[@thechannelforeverything2170]

I like how the bridge pickup has that zingy sound to it.

[@anthonythornhill8715]

Great video. Loved hearing the guys sitting around talking!

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

😄 lololoool 👌 I laughed my ass off, all that was missing was the microphone coming into the picture from above and banging someone in the head 😄😄😄 and the very best came at the end 👍 THX Joe

[@funeralbillii9172]

Joe is the "Lovejoy" of guitars, a pure Divey!

[@harrymitchell5402]

Funny when Joe said. It needs strings and alotta things. He is a guitar conesior. That guitar I Love.

[@m1goodwin]

Amazing anybody can pick like that and not keep whacking the middle pickup. I had to lower mine and I STILL hit it.

[@deadlegs187]

Please have Mark do a guitar of the day PLEASE!!!!!

[@comicblueswithjonygitar36]

Yeah, and wear that poser jacket that scratches every guitar, i miss that

[@Bliggick]

@@comicblueswithjonygitar36 ...and whack his rings on the finish.

[@busabrye]

Two guitar addicts on the couch, how cool

[@mississippi-son]

"You can see that it's cherry red"🤔It's a black and white photo 😆

[@bluespig1]

Showing your ignorance there son.

[@cardbored_]

@@bluespig1 ok boomer

[@bbkingwasthegreatest711]

One of my arguments with the old SGs is that my 69 custom does not have the crazed or cracked paint, I think this is because the paint is original whereas almost every guitar from that era has that cracked paint which I believe is by the body being repainted by someone and as the new paint ages it shrinks over already aged paint, just my take on this issue

[@gibsonvos5120]

BB King was the greatest ...er nope ...it’s just that the old nitrocellulose lacquer they were finished with cracks with age ( heat expansion and cold contraction).

[@fernandoreynaaguilar1438]

Epiphone Is really excited about this... Blueprints are ready...

[@vcr210]

Love chats like these.

[@jackblevel8296]

9:19 if you ever want to hear Joe drop a note, he is noodling and mucking around, but its rare as, he is normally dead on. Luv ya Joe

[@jasonrobinson5854]

First time for everything.......lol

[@thebuck1152]

As of 2019 buddy guy was still doing around 130 shows a year

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Can't wait for the book......

[@Steve-jq4st]

Every day of Joe’s life: “I need one more guitar”.

[@007380]

He would love my '64 Gibson Firebird III.

[@lukenicholsonoriginalmusic5475]

Wish he would keep it slightly quieter when other people are talking. I get playing it when people are talking but not so loud to drown out poor norm. Just makes it seem like he doesn't want to know what he has to say.

[@stevekelley1536]

Years ago someone says this is a so-and-so guitar . You would go ok. Now there's so many low lifes and the fakes are so good. It's hard to find a nice old guitar. Yes I know go to a vintage guitar store. But really who has that kind of money. Not the average person.

[@denbon18]

We get it Joe, you are able to buy any and all the guitars you want.

[@Empirism]

yeah, but what to choose is another question! xD xD xD

[@mikestrowbridge]

Ok, from this end that fretless wonder sounds really good.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

I love Joe. As a dude, he is awesome.