Joe Bonamassa with his Gibson Prototype Les Paul Tobacco Burst at Norman's Rare Guitars

[@Burtronic]

I just love Joes humility, he seems to be a genuinely nice guy with a passion and I think, that’s great.

[@kylecravens8052]

What a guy, Joe, putting a record on hold six months to honor his drummer. Man...that kind of loyalty is rare regardless of the skill/talent of the band member.

[@Knards]

I like these casual conversations. But I like hearing Joe play too

[@Knards]

@Daniel Johnson He does seem like the guy next door doesnt he

[@rylieriley]

I don't think anyone could argue with the fact that Joe Bonamassa is one of the most technically proficient players on the planet. He's also probably one of the biggest geeks on the planet when it comes to all things guitar related. I can't help but like him for that. Plus he has the same initials as Jeff Beck. How lucky (and cool) is that?!

[@dansands6363]

4:56 haha that guy in the back jumped when Joe started playing. And Lemmo's just standing there

[@allen6924]

The dude just rips every time he touches a guitar. He just has such a blues vocabulary. When he was 13 he was amazing. Now he's a God.

[@williampaisley826]

Joe's a super good guy.always like how he speaks seems gracious down to earth.

[@VonBluesman]

I think that is fantastic about Joe going to give the case to the Muddy Water’s museum. Little Walter was raised in my hometown and we used to have The Little Walter Festival every year, but due to lack of funding the city stop having the festival. I told Muddy’s son his Dad is the first person that I saw on tv and showed him a picture of all the CD’s and DVD’s I have of his father. His son sounds so much like his Dad and is a super nice guy. He has a really great voice and puts on a great show. Please go and see him if he is playing in or around your town. Thank you and thank you Norman and Joe. Rev. Billy Gibbons would be proud too. Thanks. 👏🙏🎸✌️😎

[@kamb26]

“So this is actual Joe Bonamassa sweat and grime there?” (Norm internally jacking up the price thousands of dollars)🤣

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Ha true hes such a wanker!

[@75RWM]

Bet Norm intended to jack the price up, aside from internally jacking it up. Just a guess.

[@mrtambourineman6107]

@@75RWM oh yeah you can be sure of that bro!

[@kamb26]

Bud Wiser I’m all for making money but I’ve heard that the prices are ridiculous. As in priced way more than they should be even after the store makes money

[@RSProduxx]

@@kamb26 prices are what people pay... especially with rarities and unicates, there is no "right price"...

[@marciomvp9458]

The most amazing part of this video is when Joe plays this amazing sounding guitar and the guys is the store immediately start to pay attention. True, some of them more timid.

[@JohnZeeX]

Joe is such a gear geek. I think that's why I love the guy so much.

[@BoatsnHelicopters]

Joe is just personal and easy going in every video I've seen him in. He doesn't know (or care) how awesome a lot of us think he is.

[@markkeneson6806]

Fuller's Vintage Guitars is a great store. Glad to hear Norm mention it. Norm is a really nice guy in person, even if you aren't famous like Joe Bonamassa.

[@michaelinglis8516]

Lol is it lame that I want Joe's life. His amp and guitar collection alone would keep me inspired for life.

[@jimmycederborg8502]

Man I wish I had the friendship you two have with a fellow musicians, I love the trades and borrows you guys do.

[@lauramoore9659]

GREAT to See You Joe Norm & Rick!!!! Hope Anton's FOOT Feels Fabulous SOON!!!! Hey, there's Nothin wrong with miss-matched Knobs...

[@michaelmitchell5909]

You must feel truely humbled and honored that you know such legends of music, Joe is no exception... Wonderful human being and what's cool to me is that we are the same age!

[@alanfrehley1373]

Joe ALWAYS comes across as a decent person. A REALLY decent person!

[@LornaYoung-b4u]

Yes no ego based behavior Id really like to meet him.

[@DRocks77]

Hey Norm its always great to see you have a catch up with J.B . You can see the love, respect between ya. Nice gesture to j.b Norm . 🤘🤘🤘

[@christopherkahn6522]

Joe is our local guitar hero. What an awesome, fluid player.

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

I though Clapton was the king of the pentatonic scale, not even a raised 3rd or flared 5, or m7 b5.

[@christopherkahn6522]

@@rccarsandmusic2641 Clapton IS the king of the pentatonic scale but he sure can make a guitar sing. You can tell Joe is a huge admirer of Eric.

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

I respect Joe he is carrying the torch now there is so much I can give him and the Blues.

[@christopherkahn6522]

Joe is the torch-bearer.

[@greghenson254]

I love the Fullers they have a great guitar shop her in Houston. Mr. Fuller totally hooked me up on a Martin D-28 when my dad passed away. I play it everyday.

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

That young man fills me with hope, and some other feelings that are weird and deeply confusing.

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

He looks like a Rock'n accountant.

[@Luke-yv6uo]

Young man? He’s 42..

[@sugarlife485]

@@Luke-yv6uo thats young

[@MrSolardog]

I just purchased that guitar last week. Should receive it here in Kona Hawaii this week!

[@tomitstube]

saw muddy waters back in the day, the fabulous thunderbirds opening for him.

[@guitarblacky56]

Got a brief peek of Muddy playing in a London , Ontario bar back in the 70s . The bar was full and we never got past a few places into the line ( which was inside the building and afforded us a pretty good view ) of Muddy so it wasnt that bad all things considered.

[@cussy77]

Joe's playing gives me goosebumps

[@contrabandjoe7974]

We should start a count of how many best friends and best buds that Norm says he has. He must start sending Christmas cards on labor day....

[@Jamesfoofighter]

@iLike Labradors looks like he does in some of the videos they upload

[@aaronparker1614]

Norms been in the business as long as anybody... no surprise he’s made many acquaintances. I bet most would consider him a friend as well

[@contrabandjoe7974]

@@aaronparker1614 an acquaintance is not the same as best buddy and best friend...that's my original point. It's over the top marketing

[@contrabandjoe7974]

@iLike Labradors yes, you're illustrating my point perfectly. Marketing hyperbole...

[@aaronparker1614]

Yes, I know what you guys are saying. Norm is “buddies” with anybody that’ll buy a guitar.. I was just saying, in the “vintage/rare” market, I bet he’s actual friends with many of the people he mentions. Seems like a nice guy, but I’ve only met him once.

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

very cool, great seeing Joe again

[@ivanrohal7489]

From the first tone wow!!! What a sound!

[@drstrange2292]

can i just live in the shop please, i'll be good i swear.

[@Inkfliktedtattoosandpiercings]

I second this

[@metalheadblues]

Would get annoying after a few hours.

[@drstrange2292]

@Jay Caldwell and your a nobody just a face behind a screen in the dark summer (referring to you never leaving your room btw)

[@bertsonder]

Dr Strange if you can sell 40-50 guitars daily i think Norm will keep you inside his private room

[@AzaelVI]

After visiting Norm's shop, I have to say the place was not what I expected. It's in a very unassuming mini stip mall in Tarzana. Not necessarily a bad part of LA, but not the greatest. I walked in, and there was Norm, just hanging out on a couch. Not sure what I was expecting, but for a place for storied, it was just strange. Still, it was cool.

[@wiseguy9202]

I've often wondered this myself and you've confirmed my theory. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinbecker1901]

What a treat to just drop into Norms and Joe B plays a little !

[@philwildcroft1764]

One of Jimi Hendrix's guitars (a 1951 Epiphone FT-79 acoustic which was his home practice/composition guitar when he lived in London) comes up for auction every so often in a case with "A. PARKER" stencilled on it, because Jimi gifted it to his session guitar buddy Alan Parker.

[@rkoblues24]

Always fun and informative to watch you two guys. I consider both of you to be masters in your own fields. Thanks!

[@johnnypk1963]

JB is a class act all the way!! One of the’ greatest (blues) players ever.

[@johnnypk1963]

Gilbert Diaz get it right. “One of the greatest”

[@BlindTom61]

@@johnnypk1963 Not in the top 20...

[@billydarico6180]

He is great at playing other people’s music he doesn’t really have his own style I don’t care for him

[@davidallen346]

It's good that he's getting older perhaps he can slow it down a bit and let those notes sing, I always post his slower live show videos on Fb you can hear those beautiful tones ring out from his vintage gears and he's complaining bout getting old already I'm 5 yrs ahead Ha !

[@scottydog62]

@Gilbert Diaz he did say "One of the best blues player" "Thee best" is always to each one of our own ears... Mine is Gary Moore

[@anthonybymallia7067]

And norm loves Joe I love watching these guys the give boost to keep me rocking ❤ thank u guys

[@GuitarExpress]

It is always a good sunday when Joe is around

[@killerdude35]

I've loved Anton ever since I bought the Ace Frehley solo album back in 1978. He's an amazing drummer! I had the pleasure of seeing him live with Joe last March, right before COVID hit.

[@dennisknapp399]

we always loved Anton on the original Letterman Dave always stopped to go up and talk with him, get better sooon

[@brianhuffman2070]

Also his work with ace frehley and kiss

[@GARYMANDIEVAN]

He’s always so great

[@elmekiesisrael]

I think it's pretty loud :) 4:56 Check out how the kid at the door jumps when Joe starts to play :))

[@holmes1978]

Beautiful as always !

[@Z06VETTE03]

Wonder if norm will stock the mark "we are suing you" agresi signature les paul.it will be the one that comes with the headstock already broken and the bridge that can't be intonated

[@matthewtucker1699]

"bridge that cant be intonated" gosh the amount of ignorance in that statement hurts

[@RileyTech]

Matthew Tucker some fakes come with fixed bridges where you can’t even move the saddle at all.

[@sensettione2205]

Gibson sucks

[@guitarocd9984]

Gibson sucks. that's why everybody is copying them.

[@markkeneson6806]

@@guitarocd9984, not everyone, there are an awful lot of Strat copies out there.

[@MrSolardog]

I just bought that guitar in October of this year

[@itsiansu]

Now that's a beautiful Les Paul sound!

[@paulrobertson8567]

What a beautiful thing to do for a friend Norm 👌🏼💜☮️🙏🏻

[@omegalast800]

..."a run of fifty of 'em" ...I'm very lucky to have... Joe B #12... and even luckier to have Joe hold it and sign it, in Bonn, Germany... before the 3 JB's gig... what a hot gig that was,... literally.

[@ph0kused]

thats awesome dude! super jealous.

[@stephenbonshire5678]

Another Cool Vid. Joe & Norm are so natural with each other, you can tell its genuine!!!🎼🎸🤙

[@rccarsandmusic2641]

Joe if you ever need a friend I retiring at the end of August. We can hang out and play guitar playing for 49 years and I have the secret to Blues.

[@woodysprott5790]

It’s so great. “Right here at Norm’s Rare Guitars” and often these videos, like this one, are...thx Norm

The sound of the neck pickup is amazing....

[@giftedplanksify]

Looks just like my Encore British Les Paul! I still got it right over there...Thank u Joe

[@chessdude67]

Love Anton Fig! I didn't know he was Joe's drummer. I just know him from David Letterman Show.

[@bethany_dawn5222]

chessdude67 I know of him from playing on two of kiss’ albums.

[@j.3982]

With age comes wisdom Joe...😄 as always a knowledgeable session...🥰❤️🎸🧢💋🇨🇦🇺🇸🎸

[@johnnymcquinn6025]

Lexington Kentucky.....I was there!! Your the only person I have seen in person more than once! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@interpolagent9]

I really dig these videos with Joe. Thanks.

[@churchbryan35]

Norm, the gentleman as always....! Great gift..!

[@deanladue3151]

Probably already been sold, but that prototype was a beast! Can really hear it sing on Joes 'Black Rock', and 'Dust Bowl' LPs. And when i picked up the first two BCC albums, I was like "there it is again!" Terrific bassy bottom end and a slightly nasaly midrange to it. Awesome!

[@toddflowers8052]

So cool that you are waiting on Anton Joe ! Sounds great bye the way ! P.S. cool of you Norm !

[@blackbearbear9313]

That was really nice of you to give joe that case

[@anthonybymallia7067]

Joe is an amazing example he's just too good very nice guy I like watching him talking about guitars and he's d best their is at the moment forsure beautiful les paul

[@Doug5524]

Joe Bonamassa A true gentleman wish I had the privilege of knowing him.

[@GreggRoberts]

A few years ago when my daughter was six somehow she found out that Joe Bonamassa was coming to town: "I wanna see Joe Bananarama!" Silly kid lol.

[@batmanandrobin250]

Music Calgary LMFAO

[@jonp3890]

Lol, my son’s favorite composer when he was a little kid was ‘Big toe van”...

[@peterdebad1]

Another great video. Always a pleasure to see Joe at Norm's.

[@MrKandu4u]

That new album will be worth the wait.

[@michmichelcernev1332]

Awesome sound Joe

[@anthonybymallia7067]

It's sounds just right incredible Joe's thechnic

[@randywhitaker8828]

What a great guitar player

[@edwardprete]

It is so hard to find video with one of these guitars. Love them.

[@hawg427]

Definitely one of the best dressed Blues-Rock player these days.

[@TheEchelon]

By wearing a hoodie and dad jeans?

[@hawg427]

@@TheEchelon No, by wearing a suit & tie to play most of his concerts.

[@toast47624]

Went to his concert Auckland NZ 2019.

[@davidbakerscuba]

Just bought a 2019 50s standard Les Paul and it’s fantastic. I will continue playing authentic. Plus, I have no problem with Gibson protecting their designs. Why does the guitar industry have to allow design theft. No other major industries allow it. These boutique builders can create their own original designs and compete in the marketplace.

[@Firstneko1]

The gibson headstock shape and body shape is not original lol, so you're actually not playing authentic, just what gibson says is authentic.

[@Buffrt66]

Now we all know Joe is a guy who can afford to "Play Authentic". LOL

[@davidkornblatt991]

Don Szymanski I thought you were getting to make a greater reference to the Mark Agnisi reference, i was wrong.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

.....Authentic and Vintage

[@movieswithmatticus5469]

ha ha ha you saw the video too? Super clever. Gibson screwed up can we please move on and talk about the video?

[@williamfernandez5170]

😂😂 we’re watching you 👀 🖕🏻@ mark and Gibson

[@CappyRev]

Movies with Matticus Found the apologist Agnesi fanboy

[@andrewdenine1685]

I will make it to this shop one day and buy a guitar

[@benzakonium]

A pair of gentlemen right there.

[@betterthantelly2993]

Love his playing.

[@Eduardoinaciogarcia]

the best two!!!!

[@AlbertWeijers]

Tinnitus is kicking in for Joe.

[@jessel1217]

I love Joe.

[@zennomad258]

Anton Fig, great drummer, loved his drumming on Ace Frehley’s 78 solo album and on KISS albums Dynasty and Unmasked

[@randallbaker5056]

Seen Joe twice in van city, he has the tightest band in the world right now

[@andrewpappas9311]

Forgive my language here, but that guitar honestly looks fucking gorgeous.. that finish is incredible

[@LornaYoung-b4u]

Joe is so cool

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

JOE....COME ON ...YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST

[@jamesreeves6783]

How are the people shopping in the store not stopping to watch?

[@adco]

Another 💎 gem

[@evalex71]

beautiful guitar

[@INVERTEDBUKAKI]

Norman I am a small business owner and you are a great example to look up to.

[@genva4577]

Enjoyed this thank you 😎👍

[@3cardmonty602]

Wait a second - that guitar case belonged to Muddy Trunks from Milwaukee, Wisconsin - he was in a Polka Band. And his real name was Walter Hoyanufski.

[@markiewatson]

3 Card Monty don’t you know who Muddy Waters is?! He invented electricity .... that guitar case is like finding Michelangelo’s paint brushes!

[@creationinspired200]

A joe bonamassa prototype!? Id love to own that 😮

[@jimbolene]

love Norms vids, Its like hanging out at the store

[@cissiwalin4092]

Such a cool guy! Seen him twice, amazing. Probably the best blues oriented guitarist ever! At least in my opinion...

[@sigvardc]

Love you two !!!

[@zombiemachinery4868]

It amazes me how people never get tired of the same pentatonic drivel.

[@lonewanderer2894]

Link to your album? Would love to check out something unique!

[@Zerobullshit.garage]

Joe B., what a nice personality !

[@yeahyeahyeahmannytv5936]

This is so sick

[@bctesla]

i love your passion for guitars Norman. Joe B you play like a angel . i can hear the mutual respect . Question: was the gold top the guitar Joe played at Albert Hall video?

[@bctesla]

specifically Sloe Gin?

[@stevedgolfer]

The greatest in Norms cave

[@TheMisterious2010]

Love you Joe 💖