Joe Bonamassa with his Gibson ES-275 & Guy King playing our Gibson Les Paul

The Blues duo, Joe Bonamassa and Guy King play a little something for us here at #NormansRareGuitars! Joe brought his Gibson ES-275 and Guy is playing one of our Gibson Les Pauls, they both sound amazing!!! They will be at our event this coming Saturday where Joe will be hosting our Celebrity Jam, raising money for LA's homeless, The Midnight Mission. What do you guys think of Joe and Guy?

[@RiotBadger]

The tone Guy was getting was beautiful. Fantastic playing!

[@whittington72]

Guy King gave JB a run for his money. That was exceptionally soulful and bluesy.

[@fluroflash2803]

Come on, that's not what music is about

[@Barefoot67]

I think he destroyed him, amazing. never seen him before

[@whittington72]

Barefoot67 Guy does an awesome cover of ”Isn't She Lovely"...

[@RubbelisPro]

guitarforlife it's the thumb picking, i do it as well, you get a much better feel for what you're playing as you're limited for what you can pick.

[@whittington72]

Adam I hear you.. I hold my pick perpendicular to how it's traditionally held when I want to pick notes fast while soloing. it's a more natural position for the wrist. for an example of what it looks like look at Neal Schon's technique when he shreds

[@PitHannover]

Hi everybody. Please mention that playin´music is no competition at all. Both players are great in their very own way.

[@tonycantrell7059]

Pit Schwaar amen!

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Ha, people are crazy ! Go music!!

[@MrBlaser51]

Cannot understand how I never discovered what a wonderful talent ? How did I miss this man in my life? All I can say is WOW !!!!!!!! I can hear a hundred guitar players and pick out Steve Stills or most anyone !!!! Thank you people so much !!!!

[@jchap04]

Joe is not only incredibly talented but he seem like a really down to earth, kind human being.

[@camplethargic8]

Except he can't stand to let Guy get a word in edgewise.

[@edwinpringle7342]

@@camplethargic8 another freaking hater, get a life.

[@bellagio3456]

What a bunch of fantastic guys. If only the world was filled with people like you it would be a far better place.

[@OkieSilverDude]

Bless you Norm for caring about those less fortunate than us.

[@davidcampbell4174]

Amen

[@TheLEROYB]

I've seen Guy King play live a couple times in Chicagoland and plan to see him again. A real humble guy that takes time to talk and meet people off the stage. I'm a huge fan. His combination of Jazz and blues takes it to an entirely different level while making it his own. Every time I've seen him he plays straight into TWO Fender quads, a Tele with NO pedals between him and his amps. The tone is as real as it can get played with true feeling.

[@user-tn7wj7jv6g]

guy is the king ! the best solo ive ever heard.

[@loveone4292]

Joe is untouchable and this is not a diss to the great Guy King

[@garycoates4987]

love love love the 275

[@christianmani1730]

The tone Guy was getting from that LP was amazing. Partly his thumb and partly the LP.

[@drivers1959]

joe's one very knowledgeable man regarding music and instruments, I always enjoy his commentary

[@benallmark9671]

Me too

[@davidsteinart]

I loved Guy's solo, but why all the hate to Joe. He is a great guy and a great player.

[@garycoates4987]

plus joe like Clapton excels when jammin with someone else

[@mrtambourineman6107]

People get jealous

[@ke0kie]

I think Joe's bag of tricks is so deep, he has difficulty restraining his urge to demonstrate his many many tricks. What a problem to have! That's just my .02, Joe has mad chops, and so much precision. I think it's it's the combination of his deep bag of tricks and the precision, it all goes on display (well a lot of it) at any given moment. 10 seconds pass, and you experience like 5-15 different things, it's a lot to process, though the blues/rocks players (myself included) can't help but nod and be like damn, he's got all those licks on demand and zero qualms about unleashing them in rapid fire!

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

@ David Stein ... I have never understood why the hate is out there. I believe that it must be due to jealousy ! Joe is so generous with imparting his knowledge of the guitar to the rest of us.

[@eenymason]

@@garycoates4987 Maybe cos he's so full of himself - can't talk about anything, except how it relates to him, whereas Guy is full of humility - Joe wouldn't know it, if it hit him in the head....

[@gamesandcake4892]

Guy King has a nice touch.

[@pg123ab]

Always a pleasure seeing Joe, what a nice guy and of course great player and vintage guitar keeper. Guy King sounds great also. Much respect to Norman for the work for the Midnight Mission

[@sweetswing1]

I love these vids with Joe. Could listen to him talk about guitars all day.

[@breakroommanager1]

great to see the mutual admiration between two very different players...great video!

[@brianjones4026]

Alleluyah.... in this video we see a Beautiful new generation of players which have walked in the shadows of the Greats and had the ear to listen and gain the flame from their hands and keep it burning for the future generations ! While also learning that Gibson too have returned to the fold and making the guitars again which merit the name that the creators of this name gave to the world of music lovers ! Blessed be the Guitar and its song to Humanity and God ! Amen !

[@stevehughes1510]

Like that midnight mission thing..............good on you guys.

[@Chrismayo1981]

Brilliant playing and one hell of a great cause. Thanks for being stand up guys. The world needs more of this.

[@carolynaedmiston8614]

Truly epic omg loved Joe concert ,

[@martyioapo4696]

Guy King so much feel!!! nice and soulful BRAVO👍💯

[@andrewflasco]

Guy King !!! great style alot of class .Love the show /store thank you .

[@istvandejesus]

These guys are amazing, amazing, AMAZING players!!!! Joe’s a monster and just discovered Guy King. I’m a fan. God bless!!!

[@TheMikekcohen]

norm,a big thank you for your generosity keep up the good work its always a pleasure to see the successful people in our communities giving back. a big shout out from us here in Tel Aviv Israel.

[@holmes1978]

The talent the love and respect I Love it Norm a Class Act !

[@Bradfordkeddy]

Just love these videos. Great opportunity to see pros like these play dream guitars. Good on you for giving back!

[@lauramoore9659]

You All are So Nice to help the Homeless! Joe the way You did that Johnny B Good is KILLER! Make it look so Darn Easy! Mind Blowing!

[@lindacain3562]

Joe and Guy and a couple of true guitar heroes who believe in giving back -- a couple of mensches who are donating their considerable talents for a very worthy cause. Hats off to you both. Love from Chicago Blues Guide & Linda Cain

[@JayTheLane]

Great feel and tone from Guy King, love how he uses that right hand.

[@jensschettler1732]

guys solo was awesome!

[@green_building]

This conversation of three guys really gave us a lot of lesson 😎👍✨

[@letsgooo1637]

Green Building more like 2 guys and a 3d listener

[@RudeMoodBand]

Holy mother of pearl...this is fantastic..

[@jamesmcgraw9684]

We love you Norm

[@jensschettler1732]

Norman is a good human being. He is full of love!

[@antoniodalfonso]

great view of goodness, thank you

[@SodabrotherNr1]

That LP sounds great. Love that sweet touch 👌🏼

[@Jason-wo5rr]

i love them both. such wonderful blues players who carry the torch for blues past and present. i love what they represent as blues players. i've never been a mayer fan although i respect the fact that he's bringing the blues to a younger audience but give me Joe and Guy any day of the week.

[@RenoWeedLajos]

wow ! amazing playing

[@AlexandredaMataguitar]

Both are fantastic .

[@darrellsomers5427]

Beautiful

[@paulsimmons5726]

Wow! Great players!

[@paulbuxton1326]

Love Guy

[@spanky10940]

these are great - Thanks Norm!

[@FriendM2010]

Good on you, Norm ... Couple talented chaps in command of their instruments 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@fishhooks100]

That was great! Enjoyed!

[@dwebster50]

Exactly Joe....besides your amazing blues scales ...I was drawn into the bass lines & chords Guy was doing ...so tasteful and quiet ....truly it brought a tear to my eye...all of this on a Normans rare guitar video ....my my my ...what a great place ...with good fun vibe here always !....way cool ......I must say , to the gentleman below (guitarforlife) its never a run for the money or a completion ....its about respectful tasteful playing ...its not ever ego. ok?cheers Alberta Dave

[@dalepal]

That was some fine jamming by both Joe and Guy. Nice guitars too.

[@chirpybee]

What a joyful bit of blues. A feel good video 😊

[@MarkFagan.]

Amazing!!! 👌🏻

[@xl7131]

that funktified my soul, thank you amazing blues masters

[@alphasxsignal]

Wow great stuff.

[@bjdee1437]

What a difference in tone when Guy King hits his first note....so sweet.

[@alfieguitar2516]

Great licks to take from Joe and Guy's playing in this video!

[@lauramoore9659]

Love that ES 275 in the Spirit of a 175 Shrunken We ALL Love Chuck & Joe ! & You Norm & Mark & Jen & Len & Deb & Lindsey & Guy! Johnny B Goode Sounds GREAT Chuck would be Honored.

[@henkgrui]

All three great guys, good luck with the show.... Greeting from Holland Europe.

[@MrPhilbirkhead]

Wish I could be at the jam, sounds fantastic. Best of luck with that. Great playing. Thanks

[@tonedriverss8629]

This video contains 3 truly great musical people . Norm , again thanks for this great show . Well done , much appreciated . I've been Joe's fan for many years ... I'm now a Guy king admirer / fan too . Both these guys are world class ! Norm , thanks again . I appreciate all your vids ... always great content .

[@ugurarapoglu2523]

Maan, JB nailed it again!!! wow

[@paulholod9902]

iam very proud of you guys.... that u think of the poor peeps on the streets.... thanx and NAMASTE :)

[@dondraufi]

Guy Kings playing and tone are sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[@redspecialist9072]

l love them both.

[@cctn2012]

Cool video thanks.

[@onlybugwit]

I do so envy these guys to have access to all those lovely guitars,,,, I would love to have the chance to be in a store like that,

[@jips123]

very good guitar playing here with these guys.

[@scaroletsin1503]

for those of you kids playing along at home that song was called jumping at Shadows and to the best of my knowledge it's a Gary Moore tune and Joe Bonamassa did a fantastic job

[@reidsmith8739]

Nope..not a Gary Moore song at all,it was written by Duster Bennett and also recorded by him.Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac did the definite version and that's the way Gary did it.

[@jamesbarros]

Fantastic. I've been a supported of the Midnight Mission for some time, and now I just want to get in to your shop even more. :)

[@motokev2727]

I MUST say, I really enjoy Normans Channel. I hope to visit the store some day. Listening to these two players jam, was a treat. I listen to Joe all the time. His Carnegie Hall CD is amazing.

[@richardgillen5314]

I happened to be at Norm's for this little take. Lucky me...good cause for the Benefit, and you can tell Norm really means what he's doing for this Benefit. Good for you Norm, Joe and Guy. Stellar cats.

[@geetarbube]

You're a class act, Norm.

[@WoodesosGuitarMods]

I love reading all the clowns in the comments section when Joe shoes up. Sorry, but he's probably got more musical sounding farts than you could ever manage on a guitar. People talk all kinds of shit about his ability to play the blues, like they have some idea what they're talking about. His style might not be your taste... but there's no questioning his ability. Any guy who's been playing for 30 years professionally, and is as obsessed with playing guitar as Joe is, has probably forgotten more about playing guitar than the keyboard warriors have picked up in a lifetime. You can question his musical taste... but his ability... absurd!

[@MrSkeeja]

I agree. His playing does not do it for me but his technique and musical knowledge is formidable

[@DRealFatguy]

Well said. I couldnt agree more. Respect the mans talent rather than be jealous.

[@guitarman6742]

I question your taste.

[@ronmercer7766]

Woodeso's Guitar Mods All these cats who pile onto Joe, where are their videos, tours, sold out shows, records and all that. Both cats are soulful. Both are pros in their own right. Hopefully, I'll see some videos from all these guys who in their own estimation are so much better than everyone else (not holding my breath though).

[@mikes062]

My farts are musical

[@tbone9347]

Both of these cats can handle their own. Loved both.

[@Tootufftocry]

both kill it

[@tkosoftwareltd.7800]

I need on now!

[@jamesmagana315]

Wow i That was sweet. Flowing dude. Jb.

[@Larry-Art179]

Guy King of tone

[@Gusrikh1]

Lovely..

[@bjdenil]

Joe you could wear the same thing every day and still be one of the coolest people ever... Love your music, love your guitar knowledge and even love your fashion sense...

[@itstrolltime9499]

Nice!

[@r1johnny]

WOW!!! You guys rock especially with your community concerns. Hats off to ya! Sure wish I lived in CA.

[@Noumenon4Idolatry]

Would be cool to see a collaboration between these two guys. I would buy it.

[@markzwilsky3509]

Guy King has that BB King kinda phrasing. I love that. Joe although obviously supper talented weighs in over the top. God bless the two of you for contributing your immense talents for this charity event!

[@reneask79]

Guy King is King!

[@imaseeker100]

Joe: I sold out 2 nights at carnegie hall and no discount at the gift shop.

[@darkooo94]

I love the tone that thumbpicking does. I could have 5 thumbs on my right hand.

[@dianacrow7509]

Just casually, nonchalantly aceing it always...and that knowledge is extraordinary. Thank you for Sharing fundamentally your life as just a regular human. Sometimes I wonder if you're like a super~ human...godlike to me. Thank you...

[@kristopherswenson2717]

I agree. He was discovered by B.B. King! Saw them together here in the Baltimore/DC area at Meriwether Post

[@VintageLeftyGuitars]

man that thing is awesome... joe always picks the best stuff, i love the thin body hollow guitars... never seen the one joe has here though

[@nicksguitarhub6419]

Cool guitars!

[@StephenOshea]

he play guitar he likes to play guitar , he makes great videos . he has a lot of knowledge bravo bravo

[@didifischervideo]

Yeah, Mr. Bonamassa - I would go on stage with this outfit. Serious. Looks relxing. You can play : ))

[@joblo3940]

i call that tune ''goose bumps''

[@elij.doummar4623]

Guy king is awesome

[@pikherz]

You can say about Joe Bonamassa what you want, but he is a great musician and he has a very unique playing style.

[@sblack48]

Damn I gotta get on that lesson program!

[@jodysheridan604]

What a difference in styles.

[@philbrown6787]

That ES275 reminded me of a Guild X175 Manhattan I once owned. A good thing!

[@philbrown6787]

I meant Guild 'X170' Manhattan!I swear, every post or response I've ever made on any board I always have to either edit or clarify it DOH!

[@rotorhead58d]

those straight 1/4 inch jacks getting drilled into that couch are driving me nuts!

[@DarrenClaxton]

Let it breathe Joe!