Joe Bonamassa shares a first look at his Limited Edition Fender '51 Nocaster, “The Bludgeon"

Joe Bonamassa stops by the Guitar World studio to chat with Editor In Chief Damian Fanelli and Tech Editor Paul Riario and demonstrate his Limited Edition Fender '51 Nocaster signature guitar, "The Bludgeon".
“The Bludgeon” is hand-made in Fender’s Custom Guitar Shop by Greg Fessler. This guitar will be made in a limited run of just 100.
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[@badtonestudio]

I can’t wait for the epiphone version 👍

[@kevinalfrey2633]

😂

[@SouthpawSatch]

😂😂😂

[@garycoates4987]

I'm waiting for the PRS No-Sky signature model. 😜

[@abrahamsanchez7422]

WHAT? JAJAJAJA

[@trevormckay3939]

Lmao

[@cliffwheeler7357]

I remember a quote by Roy "Mr. Telecaster" Buchanan. He said putting humbucker on a Tele, is like drawing a moustache on the Mona Lisa.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I played the original one in Boston! Thanks so much Joe!! This is amazing!!

[@paluceash]

Wow tom , its really a amazing guitar ?

[@TheWashboardResonators]

This guitar is so beautiful that it’s made my ears sound like they’re echoing and I hear a buzzing sound as I’m watching the video. Must be a beauty. 😎

[@stutzbearcat5624]

8500 bucks - "the quality control is real good." At that price point its nice to hear they have good quality control. A lot to ask! 😂😂😂

[@danielbearden2151]

no self respecting working guitarist plays something that extravagant/overpriced. Mostly because we're mostly broke.

[@stutzbearcat5624]

@@danielbearden2151 The perfect guitar for lawyers and fund managers! 😁

[@yannick2047]

Considering the fact that each of these guitars is built personally by a respectable master-builder, I am actually surprised that they are releasing these guitars for less than 10000 dollars. Not saying that these are reasonable prices for any normal guitar player, but as far as I remember the master-built version of the Eric Johnson Virginia Strat was also priced more closely to 10000. I hope I do remember this somewhat correctly.

[@stutzbearcat5624]

@@yannick2047 Are you nuts? I have a Jon Hill guitar that crushes any of these - he makes THEE BEST BASSES IN THE WORLD BTW - 1800-2500 bucks. (Maybe a little more now I got mine a couple years back) Bro - that guitar is two fucking pieces of wood ... BOLTED TOGETHER. Give me a break.

[@paluceash]

@@yannick2047 and at some point gibson sold the eric clapton beano burst replica on 30k 🥴🥴

[@cynthiagrandmont6674]

The thrill of the Chase.., 😍🎸Can’t wait for your next collaboration .❤️

[@claytonphelps9911]

I'm always loving Joe's interviews, awesome guitar, love his stories, inspiring.

[@thecrankedamps]

Pity his music is 💩

[@auntjenifer7774]

I want the whole story of where the damn guitar went and where it was found !?

[@georgeestremera1464]

Worth every penny

[@riittahatinen4579]

JOE❤️ is the best ever💕🕊 This guitar sounds is really amazing wondeful😍 Thanks for this great video🌹💕🌹

[@sb1806]

Loved the interview with Little Steven Joe.

[@dabsafe]

“A guitar is a guitar is a guitar “. Finally a real player says it. It’s the player that makes the music, not the instrument. “Play it and enjoy it”. JB could make a 5 & dime store special sound amazing. 🇨🇦😎🎸

[@therollband1290]

Which is ironic coming from a guy who refuses to play anything except closet classic vintage equipment

[@stratmagic6893]

A year from now they will be twice the price if anyone is selling one. Twice as ridiculous.

[@liorauf]

AMAZING!!!

[@roryoconnor861]

It does sound great in fairness

[@michaeleaster1815]

4:56 for price: $8500 ... I'm glad they addressed that frankly, and didn't hem and haw about it. I bet it is a sweet-ass instrument.

[@garycoates4987]

plus it's not exorbitantly expensive if you compare it to a regular masterbuilt. if there is such a thing as a "regular" masterbuilt lol

[@auntjenifer7774]

$10,000 after tax dammed near 🤪 yeah that not that bad 😂😉

[@X360Anti]

im watching this at half speed so it's a full hour of tele pals

[@auntjenifer7774]

😂

[@gearhead762]

Whoever started placing super high prices on beatup reliced guitars should be smacked...hard...

[@craigwillms61]

I'll second that.........

[@christinajacob4464]

Oh, Great to see Randy in the room...

[@Alex-ce1ol]

7:26 I think I felt Joe's eyebrows raise slightly when Damian said "Speaking of small packages" as he pointed in Joe's direction

[@Lui_Guitar]

Sold Out!!!!

[@ridgerover8347]

Looks like Albert Collins guitar. Saw him many times back in the day at Music Row Showcase in Nashville. He had that neck PAF

[@soofitnsexy]

nice guitar at a very competitive affordable price point...thank you Joe

[@stratman9449]

who said irony is dead....:-)

[@soofitnsexy]

@@stratman9449 ?

[@joebrooks3638]

JB!?! instant like

[@stratman9449]

i absolutely love Joe Bonamassa....and he always has a tale to tell too.....but i'llleave "guitarhunting" to him.....my 400.-$ mex tele will do just fine....:-)

[@craigwillms61]

Oh yeah. We have a Mexican Nashville Tele in the studio - awesome guitar I think the studio paid $450 for it.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Great guitar!!! :)

[@Michael-vv1gn]

j Bonamassa number one blues salesman ill put my name on anything

[@radman1102]

The irony has always been, working musicians can't afford any of this stuff. And when they can, they get endorsement deals.

[@viniciuscansado]

im brazilian, we pay the double of the guitar value in taxes, with this money we can literaly buy a small house.

[@richardlee866]

Joe Can play Like there's no tomorrow hes a nice guy too.A little bit out of my price range So all keep my road worn telecaster great guitar by the way !

[@benlogan430]

Don’t forget…there are other guitars that are less pricey. No need to get upset at all. Not to mention there are guitars that are a lot more money. This guitar looks and sounds tout sweet too!

[@geraldponce8336]

Video is interesting to me because I am working on a awesome patts caster, a micawber style tele. Ash, 8.6 bridge, paf neck, quarter sawn rosewood neck, modern compound radius. Not trying to be all vintage reissue with it. A nice mix of modern vintage. Feels good to have a few player's grade guitars that we can do whatever to. Got kicked out the telecaster club because everyone was like oh no that's not an all original fender. Fortunately, the modders club likes me. Lot of the old time musicians would mod em out big time before anyone realized they were going to be collectors items. Go buy five of em at the pawn shop, switch the necks around, keep the best one and give the rest to their friends. They didn't care about the historical value back then, they were just trying to make a guitar worth playing. Of course now it wouldn't be right to mess with an all original vintage tele. Just gets a little ridiculous when someone has a squier and they are all like oh no i can't mod my infinity made in Mexico strat. Like whatever dude. Have my parts casters i can go crazy on. Those are the ones that are the most playable and stage studio ready.

[@dylans9405]

When is the Harley Benton version coming out?

[@user-be9ey4jb3c]

Chinese copy is already out and its better.

[@brandonkruse6412]

@@user-be9ey4jb3c What brand?

[@Mexxx65]

@@brandonkruse6412 German

[@xguitar123]

Fender Squire version would be more affordable

[@davidmahoherrezuelo]

Harley Benton TE53

[@tel5690]

Killer tele

[@kenlee6126]

Joe's is the "new" hardest working collector/musician. Try n to pay off Norm and his other pushers lol Joe ...kirk needs a 58" hook him up...!!!!!! 🤘ya'll take care

[@pauld9454]

Seems like a great guitar, I would add a Floyd Rose to it

[@AP-ui7oi]

Are you on drugs?

[@pauld9454]

@@AP-ui7oi Nah, but I would add EMG pickups to it, not into that vintage tone

[@valentino3191]

Absolutely. Tear out that vintage shit and add a super distortion and that Floyd.

[@andrewdenine1685]

here ya go folks here's another guitar you will never get

[@josephfemoyer7218]

And I thought my accountant had fast hands but Joe B has him beat!

[@spyderlogan4992]

Is the one he's holding the one that got 'lost' at Fedex? Get a Partscaster(new body, pickups and hardware and YOUR favorite neck profile)and the Supro and it's 'close enough' for a lot less...

[@stratman9449]

you could be right there....:-)

[@Foghat1961]

That's what I'll be doing

[@ZacPettyMusic]

When will the bludgeon pickups be available Joe??

[@Glicksman1]

I had had a replica of Keef's "McCawber"", but I sold it rather quickly. I missed the distinct, wonderful character of the original Tele neck pickup which I think is one of the best pickups of all, on par with DeArmond Dynasonics and P-90s.. It is interesting how a humbucker on a Tele sounds so different from the same pickup on a Les Paul. or on an ES-335 Those being such different instruments is the reason, of course, but one might have thought that as aggressive a pickup as a humbucker would not change quite so much. Oh well....

[@rickmoore7501]

great video' what was the overdrive?

[@impala327]

His wine cellar must be incredible.

[@incubism]

Killer looking gat

[@noahclark8335]

i'm just sitting here wondering what's so great about paul that he's still who we're seeing

[@the_LuckyPenny]

Does anyone have a link to just the pickups? I like that bridge pickup!!!

[@FinstaDaMinsta]

Yes. Google does. Plenty of them.

[@angelgrant1609]

good morning. Does anybody know what humbucker he is using from Seymore duncan ? is he using a neck or a bridge seymore humbucker.

[@foxyjazzbopper]

👍👍

[@zakkcovers18]

👌🎸

[@matze5561]

8:28 Sorry Joe. But Seymour Duncan‘s support told me it‘s not out of phase. The middle position is parallel, so it‘s thinner sounding. The same thing is with Strats in 2nd and 4th position, it‘s all parallel.

[@FinstaDaMinsta]

So the 20 year old taking tech support calls at Duncan is the one to trust over the guy who designed it. Right on. Got it.

[@matze5561]

@@FinstaDaMinsta I don't know the guy from technical support, but that doesn't matter. I contacted the support team by e-mail and asked specifically because I don't perceive the sound in the middle position as out of phase (out of phase is thinner and nasal in the sound). I thought I was simply mistaken, but my suspicions were confirmed. I also strongly suspect that the support guy asked the people who were actually involved in the development (in this case the boss himself and MJ, who winds the pickups there). And if they don't know, who does? I love Joe, but even he can slip up sometimes, right?

[@gregbrown4136]

Heck I’ll write a check. Bahahahahaha

[@dixonrooster5954]

Damn Joe, those Cubans are catching up.

[@reverb508]

I think Joe needs to cool it with the signature guitars.

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

Yeah, it’s obnoxious and pretentious at this point.

[@crucified-music]

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

[@landonbuckanaga6411]

Late reply, but I more look at it as productions of specific guitars that Joe happens to own. The Nocaster and SG are great examples. Even Lazarus can be considered a unique guitar. I'd say it's more sharing the instrument than Joe just boasting. Just my opinion.

[@reverb508]

@@landonbuckanaga6411 I'd buy that if he didn't have his name plastered on all the cases, headstock, or in extreme cases, fretboard. At least it's just embroidered in the case in this example. I don't know. I don't have a problem with him having a small handful of signature guitars; he's a great player. But it feels less special when he has a signature Tele, Les Paul, 335, Flying V, Firebird. He's really diluting the concept of a "signature guitar". I think he has Joe Walsh beat at this point lol

[@lance134679]

I guess it's mainly for collectors. Maybe a Mexico-built version with less relic'ing coming soon?

[@vecernicek2]

8:56 cool

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

Just build your own - to your OWN specs - for a fraction of the cost..

[@georgem5589]

I assume these are sold out? Can't find link to buy.

[@georgem5589]

NM

[@ewal8556]

Why does every interview about this guitar keep referencing Keith Richards. Keith’s ‘Macawber’ is it’s own guitar, looks similar, but the neck pickup is installed backwards and has its own sound. I believe i5 may even be a lap steel pickup in the bridge.

[@liamsilver4843]

cant wait to see one on ebay and see the "mint" description on it. Oh yeah...itll probably be closer to 12 or 13 grand there..you wouldnt want a scratch on this.

[@emdblues]

What does he play at 27:30?

[@manueliglesias1871]

Love the repro I just love it. Just concerned why the put in the wrong screws. The original has flat screws. Just saying.

[@themiskuka]

Is there any squier version?

[@jimyang8824]

Can't believe Joe is the same age as John Mayer

[@richardclark.]

John...umm who?

[@TheEddiez06]

Joe B, John M, Derek T. Same generation

[@Ottophil]

@@richardclark. mayer

[@rcruz262]

Was this filmed 15 years ago?

[@salcasabianca]

How much ? $8500. Sure collectors not for players. Joe makes it sound great. Teles are the best.

[@candyman3207]

8:50 eric Johnson sound

[@martingeerars9640]

How many of the 100 come in left handed?

[@edwardmcguigan1442]

Nil as a lefty stick to your squire classic vibe like me

[@michaelstewart2437]

I wonder what pots it has? 500k or 250k?

[@dalezjc]

Couldn't figure out why that guy's voice sounded so familiar..... It's Joe Peschi!

[@dandylyonwine]

This video brought to you by Tin Cup Recordings

[@keithwigley1256]

Who is Joe Monam..

[@carstenebbinghaus2082]

sold out!

[@daviddalziel884]

Why this guitar and not the “ Terry Reid “ Tele he bought ? I’ve only ever played a Bonamassa Epiphone with tomato soup finish and it wasn’t the best guitar , I believe they have now been withdrawn .

[@dada1952]

I'd be afraid to play it at a gig in case it got a ding.

[@stephanegagnon5430]

Talking about something you dont talk on first date. Who know what's the pot and cap value on this? If it's the original i guess its 250k for the pot and .047 for the cap

[@mrartistbill]

Another guitar for rich doctor and lawyer's collections.

[@dabsafe]

That can only play 3 chords (sometimes in sequence) 🇨🇦😎🎸

[@AP-ui7oi]

That won’t get played

[@kaitodesire]

True

[@simpsimpson5175]

Buy a 1982 silverstar tokai ss60 or mid 1980s fernandes strat. Custom shop quality for 500 $ usd.. ignore this bonamassa marketing crap

[@simpsimpson5175]

@@lyricbread who cares what you would do??

[@route9records]

what's that riff at 27:30?

[@MikeODandy]

Let me love you - Jeff Beck. The album is called Truth

[@route9records]

@@MikeODandy Have the album, couldn't place it!

[@jeanemmanuelkrieger6001]

So the PAF was replaced ?

[@morganghetti]

Those will make some boomer Doctors really happy. I bet the minor pentatonic sounds fantastic on that thing.

[@michaelsingley5641]

I guess Fender finally said "Well. Ok. I guess so."

[@chrisautrey5051]

My 59 jazzmaster has a really small neck. It's thin at the nut and has a a thin D profile.

[@gtr1952]

Not my bag. But I did bite on one of the 1,959 sets of the "1959" pickup sets he and Seymour did for backups in his 'Bursts'. They were $475. They sound great, and should. Not exactly sure they were worth the $$ but I have no regrets. JMHO --gary

[@ASM881]

9K is a lot for a piece of wood with a magnet and some wire in the middle.

[@auntjenifer7774]

He calls it the "bludgeon" because Keith Richard had to smack a guy upside the head when guy rushed the stage and went after Mick 😂

[@firdausHITMAN]

A tele will do that nicely.

[@auntjenifer7774]

@@firdausHITMAN That's what Keef said when asked about that incident 😂 !

[@therollband1290]

First you buy a $8500 telecaster and then you take it down to the local bar for blues night open mic. ”Man that guitar looks beat up! It must be really old. Where u get it?” “It’s new, bought it for $9000.” 😐😂😂😂

[@jonathanbrazee3846]

Why would you guys review a guitar that only 100 people will buy? Its interesting, but pointless to review.

[@jonathanbrazee3846]

@@dbb124 yes, a review. Paul said in the beginning, that Joe sent them a guitar that they were going to review for Guitar World. But you're right, this is just a commercial.

[@chassisresearchkid]

Because nobody is buying them and he needs the money.....not doing show's for over a year.

[@jonathanbrazee3846]

@@chassisresearchkid they're already sold out. His net worth is estimated $20,000,000. Pretty sure he'll be alright.

[@danielbearden2151]

These are doctor lawyer guitars

[@AchtungMonkey]

Come on guys sort the mic's

[@oscardarrell]

i believe he put 0.11 string gauge on it

[@samhyans5403]

You get get an amazing prs private stock for this price. For a bolt on neck? This is ridiculous, it wouldn’t even hold a candle to the sound of a private stock.

[@globalguitar]

AliExpress then

[@richardclark.]

Yeah, but can it get you INTO any jam?!

[@allenwhite1978]

I guess there goes the rest of the fender ash.

[@LekkerDops]

close Ur eyes and you would swear jo pesci was doing the interview, uncanny.

[@christianrae5179]

Whats with the sound

[@voxpathfinder15r]

I have the real bludgeon, it has a large strat headstock on a tele body. Now that headstock will do some real damage!

[@jonathanbrazee3846]

So your average custom shop is $4000 - $5000. This is $8500. If Joe's cut is say around $4000, he should net about $400,000. Not a bad payday.

[@lustycourtier2425]

Not masterbuilds they aren’t.

[@nielsvanweert2789]

What a steal for jus $499

[@LeonRHarvey]

isn't that just the deposit? it says the price is $8500. god... if it was 499.... I'd get 3.

[@shredderbetter]

that's just deposit..costs $8500

[@mikeking453]

@@LeonRHarvey non re-fundable

[@mikeking453]

@@shredderbetter non-refundable too

[@auntjenifer7774]

That's crazy !

[@kkrsnn5632]

Whats all the buzz about Bonamassa? Bonamasa here, Bonamassa there, Bonamassa in the fridge?

[@bradfordjeff]

Joe Bonamassa IPA $49.95 for a six-pack.

[@auntjenifer7774]

Idk 🤗I guess he sells a million albums every time he makes one 🤔

[@leo-mc8uo]

he will sell eventually to normans rare guitars

[@auntjenifer7774]

I hate to say it but my squier classic vibe custom with a paf humbucker in the neck and Duncan vintage Tele in the back sounds better than this here !?🤔

[@soofitnsexy]

it kills this bourgeoise garbage

[@wilrockq1065]

Yes, that Duncan Vintage Antiquity - if it's the same as you're referring to - sounds fantastic. I put one in and it changed the sound and output entirely.