Joe Bonamassa Talks TWO New Signature Guitars - 1955 Les Paul & "Amos" Flying V

[@gibson]

▶Gibson Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition, Ltd, Custom: bit.ly/3NFt7qA ▶Dinesh is playing a Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Honey Amber: bit.ly/3BrksFx AMPS: ▶Dinesh is playing a MESA/Boogie® Fillmore 25: bit.ly/3BjQanW ▶Joe is playing a Gibson Falcon 20 1x12 combo: bit.ly/4eKTIxU *Options Available Now to Finance* See if you Prequalify for available options with no impact to your credit score

[@MeekSith777]

Joe is the guitar players GURU. We are lucky to have him.

[@Soul-d5m]

No one talks and plays guitars better than Joe. One hell of a story brother man

[@user-Brianvh5150bp]

My hands down favorite guitar player today Joe his knowledge,respect,talent is underpassed we are so lucky to have him.

[@MrMinddoctor]

"always something new to complain about folks, I got you covered".....dude made me spit my coffee on the screen at that moment, sometimes the truth is funnier than fiction!

[@ShadysMyCat]

Joe has a great sense of humor. 😊

[@reed785M]

Outjerked again

[@lamontprospect9974]

I also love the way he is interested in helping young people build their careers. It's wonderful that he has guitars created for beginners that are very affordable but pretty decent quality.

[@Soul-d5m]

I recently had to sell my 50s standard LP premium plus from 05 for vet bills for my dog that I had to put down. Talk about a double heartache. Man I miss my Gibson and my dog. I adopted another dog but there is still a hole in my heart and a piece missing over that older LP. Best guitar i ever had in 30 years of playing. I hope I can get back on my feet one day and find another one like it. Smokin Joe youve been my favorite guitarist since i first heard you in 2011. My drummer turned me on to your music right before his passing. Joe you always put a smile on my face. Thank you.

[@alfredh5022]

In 2012, Gibson actually sold LP Tributes '60's models with P90's for $799. I bought a used one for about $600 that year, and I still have it. Sounds great.

[@stephenmurphy2306]

Av got one .Its Tip Top

[@alfredh5022]

@@stephenmurphy2306 Mine has a baked Maple fingerboard. They had raids of rosewood that year, unfortunately. I wonder if yours has one.

[@danieleidet7131]

That copper finish is fire.

[@rhoff7272]

For real

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

Wow! The P-90's sound incredible! I have a 1960 Les Paul Special with them, and they are simply amazing.

[@randythomas2339]

ONE OF THE GREATEST GUYS whoever played the guitar. I make guitars now because of his influence on me and I will always try to make them better and more blues inspired.

[@davidrees1840]

Great time with Joe! Thanks for this :)

[@randrothify]

Thank you Joe and Gibson for keeping the prices accessible on these. Would like to see more new Epiphones available in the $500 to $1000 range. The iridescent Copper Les Paul is a real looker. You should consider keeping it as a standard colorway as The company wisely did in 1955. Would be great to see it on more models in the Gibson and Epiphone lines.

[@BillLarkinmusic]

I love Joe's guitar enthusiasm. Very honest descriptions with a brin of humour and experience.

[@Yannplaysguitar]

Jack Pearson is such a great and humble guitar player. I love the story with Amos, he plays it so well.

[@AlexRGuitar]

Joe’s models never disappoint! Can’t wait to get this LP!!!

[@thejakestutsmanbandofficia3840]

@3:36 I have one of those 1,500 Gold-Tops. What an absolute beast of a guitar!

[@patrikgibbons7560]

I was blessed to see him in concert at Red Rocks this year, going to see him again end of November. Great show, incredible artist.

[@StevenLudeking]

I was there too. Flew out from LA Sunday am, flew back Monday. Worth it! I'm seeing him in Santa Barbara next Monday, and in Long Beach on the 3rd. I've bought a "used" Lazarus on Reverb and his SG. Yah, I'm a fan.

[@lamontprospect9974]

At the very heart of it, he's a true artist and his dedication to helping young artists develop is absolutely wonderful. God bless you Joe. 🙏🕊️❤️

[@willbratton8978]

Artists? He's the worlds most prolific noodler.

[@lamontprospect9974]

@@willbratton8978 Yes, I agree. He's so good and spontaneous it's hard to believe he's just noodling.

[@bufon63]

@@willbratton8978 You said it mate 👍.

[@robertiola88]

Joe is just the best. In everything he does. Great interview.

[@BluesRockAcademy]

Gary Moore ate him for breakfast

[@robertiola88]

@@BluesRockAcademy Nonsense. Both are great. Joe more versatile than Gary. Happy to listen to both of them. Too bad Gary isn't around anymore.

[@BluesRockAcademy]

@@robertiola88 Joe more versatile? You clearly don’t have a clue

[@robertiola88]

@@BluesRockAcademy Well, one of us doesn't. Moving on.

[@BluesRockAcademy]

@@robertiola88 you really said JB is more versatile?? Oh man…

[@Winterfell1066]

I saw Joe B in Jackson MS a couple of months ago. Soooo Great. What a show. What a player!

[@osdguone]

joe is an amazing guy and great artist! nice video well done

[@niemepet]

Joe's history stories about guitars are so nice to listen to. I've been watching Bonamassa TV - so addictive. I myself am also interested in the stories of guitars, but Joe tells them so well... it would be really nice to meet Joe, but as a European hobbyist like this, it's just a wishful dream. Some people think it would be nice to go to a Disney park someday. It would be a dream for me to visit Joe's guitar museum someday.

[@bddmhopp5]

The professional setup is the key to any guitar

[@ShadysMyCat]

I love the Copper Iridescent. When Joe posted the 3 he has on the green shag I made the comment they look like they are made of chocolate! Yes, I'm a girl.😊 But they look warm not harsh like black. I used to love the Sunburst and the Tobacco Burst the most until I saw these Brown LPs. Great to see Amos getting some love. Some very lucky people will own that story. ❤

[@SpartanPridePod]

Nobody talks guitars better than Joe Bo

[@vdbdg]

Bridge humbucker & Neck P90 is the ultimate combo. Let's make it happen like on the CC Tom Sholz.

[@anthonymalec5908]

Dude, I was just thinking about this the other day. Like the LP Futura model, but a standard or custom Epiphone model. Yes!!!

[@wallofrock6725]

Just buy a used Les Paul that feels good and customize it yourself. Don’t wait on Gibson.

[@jeffnormandeau1833]

I have an 07 BFG. I bought it dirt cheap because the original owner refinished/rewired it to look like a standard with a neck p90. It is a fantastic player.

[@Charles-Darwin]

I made the same comment. Specifically a paf bridge or paf clone and a matching p90 neck. They did it with the original BFGs, they def need to make it one of the options.

[@Joey_McElroy]

Haha am I the only one for a sec that thought Gibson slapped their logo all huge on that Boogie amp like how fender does 😂😂😂 then I realized it’s the videos water mark 😂😂

[@simonholland-kt4ji]

I thought the same😃

[@shanemichaels8289]

Too much 🍁

[@marcdellavalle254]

He’s a good guy honest and real

[@STRAIGHTP]

Man that LP Copper Iridescent is beautiful. I wish i had one of those. "Out of Stock" already.. Joe i such a beast on the 6. "Last Kiss" at Albert Hall is still one of my favorite Live songs ever. Much respect

[@brians5791]

I have no complaints, other than I don’t need another guitar. When can I order that Epi?

[@edwardprete]

now

[@dufus7829]

LITERALLY ME - (AGAIN)

[@willparker547]

I just got the last one from sweetwater, the tech said they have more on the way though

[@brians5791]

I found some on reverb. With free shipping. I really need this one. 😂

[@geoffreycarter3981]

love everything about this. JB is the MAN

[@fatseaturtle]

Epiphone knocked it out of the park again. That P90 Les Paul sounds and looks great! You love to see it

[@simonvanderheijden432]

It sounds amazing because he sounds amazing.

[@KenFernbach]

Yes Joe the build quality of even the below 200.00. Epiphones that I have had for maybe over 15 years now is one of my favorites and adding Seymour Duncan P-90s that fit in by way of being shaped and sized to fit humbucker slots , and a couple other things to it gave me serious bang for the buck- great company they are, with great quality guitars! 🙏

[@bleeknoir]

More p90 Gibsons! The ultimate pickup. Also, I really like that Cooper finish, let’s get it on a Gibson custom!

[@birdsfabulous]

I have tons of humbuckers...i have yet to get a p90 equipped guitar but damn they sound soooo good. Just cant decide if im going junior route or goldtop route eventually but i know im missing out

[@PanzerAce760]

Im not much of a Gibson guy, but I had a Casino with big fat P90s and they sounded great.

[@bleeknoir]

@@birdsfabulous my custom shop dc junior is unbeatable in my opinion. It’s just a killer guitar. I vote junior.

[@cjhinds8331]

Unsung hero of this video…is that Gibson amp. It sounds unreal!

[@stevenborrowman9282]

I was just I'm house of guitars slc today getting my randall warhead X2. Joe played slc tonight but the guys said last time he was in town he bought the Epiphone amos v cause it was discontinued but he promised a kid one. Joes a rad dude

[@chuckconnors615]

This morning 10/2/24 I needed a break from the News of the day ... Election / War against Israel / Work grind .... and you did it 4 me with this clip THANK YOU JOE !!!!

[@donatolepore3520]

So nice to see you in a infomercial !

[@ryeguy916]

That was the fastest i ever bought a guitar. Wanted a p90 les paul. Went to Sweetwater 5 minutes ago and they said there's one acclimating in their warehouse and i bought it real quick. Update I just cancelled my order. I was in bed and had maybe been awake 10 minutes when I placed it. I still have a Sire L7 with p90s that I forgot about and haven't even plugged in yet.

[@papasmamas1]

Looks like a good Epiphone!

[@lamontprospect9974]

@@ryeguy916 Good thing your spider senses were tingling.

[@randyhayes1001]

My son bought me tele sire and put sd antiquies in and the guitar is 2k instrument. Best playing guitar for the money you can buy.

[@ryeguy916]

@@randyhayes1001thats part of my reasoning for cancelling the order. Sire are pretty darn good stock. with the money not being spent on the Epiphone I can upgrade the Sire if need be. If I needed another tele I would most definitely buy a Sire. I'm glad you're really happy with yours. I just got my 3rd Sire a few weeks ago.

[@lamontprospect9974]

@@randyhayes1001 God bless your son for thinking of you.

[@ryanfulldark2775]

Love both of these guitars! So killer!

[@Corporations8MyBaby]

Dinesh Lekhraj has a sweet relaxed but solid pulse. Great vibe. I like listening to him in my left ear.... Joe is ok too

[@MarkStearle-w1m]

Glad Joe is putting guitars in the hands of people.

[@DocSnuffleupagus]

Thank you for the Master Class!

[@fistovuzi]

i just found my p90 Les Paul. thanks Joe, great work.

[@b3pahunter546]

I love P-90s. Was hoping to get a P'94 to compare, but haven't been lucky enough to have the money when they show up.

[@chaseparker9]

Price is awesome. Kudos to you guys

[@paulburton5150]

Nice mentioned of JHS Vintage guitars. The Peter Green model is called the "Lemon Drop" by the way. They are great. This JB Epiphone looks and sounds great too (still twice the price of a Vintage though)

[@rdb9936]

I have a Lemon Drop from like 10+ years ago. Phenomenal guitar full stop (not even phenomenal guitar for the money). Not sure if I just got a particular good’n, but sounds bloody fantastic. Had 2 refrets, but otherwise completely stock.

[@paulburton5150]

@@rdb9936 yeah. I have one of the reissue (non relic) Lemon Drops, plus their SG-style VS6. Both great guitars. They also did a gold top VS100JBM "inspired by" one of Joe's gold tops. Worth checking out for sure. It's worth saying I really like what Epiphone are doing here too. Just wish this one had the Gibson headstock

[@Cynefin-zf2si]

Yes Trevor Wilkinson behind vintage is a modern day Leo fender or Les Paul. In fact Gibson use his Wilkinson hardware which has a phenomenal reputation.

[@Cynefin-zf2si]

Also there are some great interviews of Trev Wilkinson on KZbin. He's met the industry greats like Leo fender ted McCarty Les Paul Seth lover etc. he goes into great depth with the secrets these guys told him.

[@rdb9936]

@@Cynefin-zf2si Yeah, he’s a true pioneer and has an inherent understanding of what makes a difference and what doesn’t

[@nickm.9474]

850 with case?!!! Yes please!!

[@scottbettencourt6658]

Since you mentioned giving away guitars, I know someone who could use an upgrade 👍 😉 🎸 but on a serious note awesome guitar, and bonamassa’s the man

[@jonkerr2050]

I love that Les Paul. Damn! I’ve been thinking lately I want a standard with p90s.

[@adamkrauss303]

Yes, that copper with the cream P90’s looks great.

[@WarrenAndrews-w5x]

Love it brother joe.😎

[@nickm.9474]

That 55 is SICK!!!

[@Foofang65]

Thanks for making, good instruments affordable for average working folks. Prices are so ridiculously high, In the guitar market.

[@Cynefin-zf2si]

There's been some really cool JB signatures black beauty and Amos are favourites, and judging by rave reviews and critical acclaim these instruments are instant classics and sure to sort after classics.

[@thetoneknob4493]

this is the first signature epipi i actually want. the p90s and the finish, yeah i want one now. ive wondered why the p90s get overlooked wen they sound more like a paf than some paf style humbuckers do. ide have to do fret nibs at some point. i think that's it. im so poor ide have to go used but these sig guitars started demanding a premium on the used market. in my humble if you saved almost a grand for a new guitar you be best served to save a lil bit more and go for a used Gibson les paul studio or the tributes, you never know what you might find.

[@ibisrox1]

58 V solo in Blinded by the light is that sound. I wish!!

[@Tonetwisters]

Been a Fender player for 62 years ... But I will always love the P-90. It is the potato of pickups. Sounds different on every different body style.

[@nicolasmaurin182]

Amazing Joe !🎉

[@gibson]

Glad you think so!

[@Atlantean-1980]

I have been wanting a Gibson Les Paul for the last 30 years now....im trying to save up for a used standard or trad in ice tea burst. But if Joe is looking to just give a fellow Guitar slinger one of his, I would be forever grateful🤣 I also expect all my fellow Guitar and Gibson lovers in the comments here would want one too🙃 We can dream eh? Nice Epiphones though, I often have looked at the Lazarus Epi....but i may aswell spend a bit more and go used Gibson.👍

[@nickm.9474]

Love P90 pickups.

[@michaeltodd6155]

I wish they would have done a wraparound tailpiece and the open book headstock on the epiphone

[@Soul-d5m]

It's easy to top wrap it yourself honestly as well.

[@VlrGuitarWorld]

Joe loves playing guitar and loves collecting guitars even more.. lol. We need more p90 epiphone guitars.

[@_avia_]

Oh yess! I just got my Love Drops Flying v from Epiphone. I must say these Epiphones are on par with any Gibson I ever played. Yes, on par.

[@EvilMerlin]

Yep, same here. As well as the Greenie and Bonamassa SG. Hell I will go as far as saying the Greenie is better than the Gibson US version. And yet they all sound just as good as the Gibsons costing 2-3 times as much. That V is gonna be well over 15 thousand dollars...

[@BT05003]

@@J.C... yep we are laughing at you ..🤣🤣

[@cromBumny]

I have 2 Epiphones a 202w Modern and a Bonamassa Lazarus. Not the same as my 2021 Slash Anaconda nor my 2022 Bengal Burst. Sorry you are wrong.

[@HALWASRIGHT]

Ridiculous statement. They are nice for what they are but not on par with Gibson.

[@simonvanderheijden432]

@_avia_ Yeah, my brother has an Epiphone korina Flying V (the latest one), it's firewood compared to a Gibson Flying V.

[@Soul-d5m]

Modern day guitar legend of our time

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

I had a Vitage (brand) tricone resonator and sold it because I needed the money. Replaced it some years later with a Recording King tricone. I wish I still had the Vintage.

[@CalebIsaacsSangs]

I have to meet this man

[@bluesdriver6354]

Laurel fretboard on the 55...count me out!

[@mrt7476]

Indian Laurel is almost indistinguishable from Rosewood in appearance, hardness and feel. I have it on my Epi 58 Explorer and I love it.

[@michaelblaney4461]

​@@mrt7476Laurel is not the same as rosewood , I like some of my laurel boards but they are very different.

[@Joey_McElroy]

Now you better be dropping off one of the Murphy Lab Amos’ to Mary and Linda over at Amos Music! ❤ that would be some killer full circle type moment, as if you havnt already had a full circle moment with the original Amos and that photo you re shot

[@ravenheart1439]

Dam JB that EPI looks outstanding man, I really like that, and I always thought all Gibson guys were into P90's, like I never noticed anyone not proud of em lol ..I wouldn't love to try that guitar out...

[@bryonkidder6199]

I'm pretty sure Charlie Starr has a black with cream P-90's Gibson Les Paul with a Bigsby...btw

[@simonvanderheijden432]

it's not the same 'cause this one isn't black.. btw..

[@nickm.9474]

Totally agree with in in ears. Can pretty much guarantee folks are running them too loud.

[@RRW276]

God I LOVE that Laurel fingerboard!!! Despite the anemia, it outdoes rosewood any day of a half week! Put that in your smoke and pipe it!

[@BiginBelgium]

Nice!!!

[@woofcity6307]

These are actually very nice. For $849 - i think this is as cool as a lp studio back in the day. $800 used to be what you needed to get something decently nice. 800 - go play it. Pretty neat

[@jroobz]

wow man.... that is a good deal

[@alexwoolridge94aw]

I can't afford a Custom Shop Amos but I did buy a 1957 Skylark Lap Steel and a Silver Sparkle Custom Shop Custom Les Paul this year. Along with a Magnatone Super 59 full stack. I could complain but I can't.

[@rodolfolarrea8493]

JB is the nicest guitar god …

[@MrJingles021]

I've been wanting Epiphone to make more models with P90s. Bonus it's a Joe Bonamassa one...I'd prefer a soft case though

[@norman1274]

My LP came today, with a headstock break out of the case. Gibson QC Sticker was on the top of the box 😂

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bella/Magnifico.🙏✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️👑

[@clarkbabin9799]

The heaviest Les Paul I've ever played was an earky 70s Electra my oldest brother brought home from his tour of duty was done. I swear it felt like 15 pounds easy.

[@lamontprospect9974]

The thing is, unless you buy something really expensive and limited, the resale value even on USA made Gibson is only about half of what you paid. With Epiphone it's even less. You're talking about an epiphone and thousands of them were made. That's very nice of him though to donate guitars like he does

[@Soul-d5m]

Facts

[@Cynefin-zf2si]

mate, have you seen how much the black beauty and amos goes for ?

[@lamontprospect9974]

@@Cynefin-zf2si No. I'm assuming they are expensive. In the US, if you go to Guitar Center, and buy any guitar, after 45 days they only offer you a little less than half of what you paid, if you try to sell it. Selling it online is not easy because the guitar market is so oversaturated. Whether you played it or not the guitar stores in the US consider it a used guitar. Thank you for the comment brother. 🙏🕊️

[@jppagetoo]

The '55 Coppertop is a nice looking guitar. I love P-90's. I am not buying one, but if I needed P-90 based guitar for some reason the price would be perfect for a utility instrument. Amos is Amos. It is a Murphy Labs replica with all the details. Cool guitar. Yeah, it is going to be expensive. So what? If it is what you like, buy it. If you hate it, just move on.

[@frankdiaz5877]

joe is so underrated as a player and what he knows would like to spend a few days with him just to learn

[@Bigboybooya666]

you mean overrated. Ya the guy can play but he's boring AF

[@stephenedgecock]

I am pretty sure Epiphone produced a gold top LP with p90's years ago.

[@musicisfree91]

They did, I wish they'd bring it back.

[@styrenebuilds6851]

I think he was referring to Joe signatures

[@birdsfabulous]

Cant find the specs on this Amos yet....very curious about the pickups. Are they made in house and if so...are we gonna get a set to purchase like the greenies? Gotta say i absolutely love my custom buckers in my 58 reissue...stack up extremely well with my 67 sg standard and leagues above any other pickup in my other gibsons...i would love a set of these i think

[@Joey_McElroy]

I’m definitely grabbing a Copper Iridescent…but do you think this new Gibson Amos will drive up the prices of the Epiphone Amos? I’m still wanting to get a used Epiphone Amos, just waiting on the market to soften some more. I’ll be honest, I havnt heard the price yet of the new Gibson Amos, but once I heard Murphy Lab, I knew I was priced out of the market. No shade at all, I’ve played a few Murphy Lab Les Paul’s and they are absolutely killer…I just couldn’t afford one. I do have an R8 from 2014 that’s favorite aged…and I love it, that’s before the aging thing really took off. Sure you can tell they do better aging these days, especially when you look at the headstock. But it’s apart of the aging history at Gibson. It’s my favorite Les Paul I’ve ever owned and I’ve got a pile of them. Great guitars Gibson and Epiphone! I also have the Black Beauty triple pickup 58 Custom yall did with Joe back in 2020. I guess it’s been a few years, time to snag up another JB model! ❤❤❤

[@bddmhopp5]

YES, Charlie Starr,,,the best out RN

[@tomtracy5396]

I am hearing billy gibbons when u play that LP !

[@davidlowe5540]

Don’t forget about Phil X he plays single coil ! Monster Rocker

[@troykurz9615]

Hi guys, great video. Now, can y'all make some of these without Joe's name on it? No offense intended, but names are expensive and we're all about to go broke out here, thanks. And Joe's one of the best and damn good live!

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Pretty sure the reason they put his name on it and do other artists guitars is because that makes it sell more. So why should they? It's business. If you want a cheaper guitar they are out there.

[@troykurz9615]

@@Joe-mz6dcYes of course there are, thousands to choose from. I just worry about the skyrocketing prices of everything around us. One of these days nothing will sell unless they get a handle on inflation. I love my Les Paul studio.

[@123jkjk123]

@@troykurz9615 At least, gas has a 2 handle here, as low as it's been in over 4 years.

[@anthonymartin8395]

48 months 0% at guitar center.

[@troykurz9615]

I'm sorry guys, I must have been in a bad mood when I wrote this one. These are great guitars and Joe B. deserves his name on them in bold letters.

[@hitnorcal]

In-N-Out is not $20. I eat there all time. I appreciate the context and understand the exaggeration.

[@TheChicagoTodd]

So are all the JB signature models 1,500 pieces?

[@Aussieknuckleheads]

I desperately need a new guitar as all my guitar's & equipment got stolen 😭. But being in Australia its going to be a long time before i can afford a new guitar 😢. Great sounding & looking guitar's tho 🤘

[@furyiiiplate]

I thought I was only one with The Belt. We ain't messing around folks.

[@andrewtate8303]

Love rhat V

[@Za7a7aZ]

Was Amos not already issued by epiphone..?

[@kstogie]

Did you not watch the video? This is a limited edition Murphy Lab ($$$$$) version.

[@AlexRGuitar]

Yes, but this one is a Gibson Murphy Lab version

[@MrMike-fm8bp]

How much for the flying V, Joe ?