Show and Tell with Norm & Joe Bonamassa's Rare 1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom

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Show and Tell!!! Norm on the couch with Joe Bonamassa and his 1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom Factory 2 PAFs and Bigsby here at #NormansRareGuitars! Norm and Joe also talk about their venture "The All Guitar Network" coming soon!!! What do you guys think?
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[@TybudX]

Joe Bonamassa is a legend not just for being a great player but for being such a guitar nerd. This guy's garage is the reason we can't find tweed amps at a reasonable price anymore.

[@urbanesoul8400]

I love Joe - he's such a down to earth, regular American type of guy. None of the arrogance or ego we see in most mediocre players. He's a guitarist's guitarist in every sense. Guy you could drink a few beers with while jamming & talking guitars.

[@gogotsnail]

I ran into him at Normans - hung for an hour - nicest guy in the world. There were no beers tho.

[@niptodstan]

I wonder if he'll ever have his own guitar company?

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

He already does. It's called "Gibson". LOL!

[@chazjr2390]

Zenn: Joe is my favorite... Funny thing is I didn't know about him until about 2 years ago when my bro-in-law asked me if I've ever heard of him... I said 'no'. Then he showed me the Just Got Paid live video and I was hooked. I was away from playing guitar for a long time and just got back into it, so I guess that's the reason.. I'm so glad I have a guitar hero again (along with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, etc...). Like you said, no arrogance or ego... the coolest!

[@thecrankedamps]

Zenn's Life he is not a star thats why. His music is shit.

[@wiseguy9202]

Ohh I love ebony fretboards! Never understood how anyone could dislike the smooth feel of them.

[@jobaci]

Pleasure to listen and learn from someone who loves the instrument and it loves him back.

[@HarryStoneDotCom]

What a player, what a guy. An artist and a gentleman. He always comes across so well. An absolute treasure.

[@kjellodnebreitebakk]

I’m almost a year late to the party, but I gotta say: That Les Paul sounds fantastic! It’s so crisp & clear, but with the bass on point. Anyone would be blessed to have a taste of a guitar like that in their lifetime. Mr.Bonamassa knows it & plays them like it’s no tomorrow & I love it! Gives us a taste of the holy grail of guitars. Keep it up!

[@DMEB]

Good friendly conversation with two interesting people. Love this channel.

[@dianacrow7509]

You've an absolutely delightful smile, Mr. Joe! Your knowledge is solid...you are a true Great in my mind. Thanks for sharing...

[@motokev2727]

I listen to Joe's concert Live from Royal Albert Hall all the time. It's a VERY GOOD concert

[@bobsteel6916]

I love these videos, especially Mark and the guitar of the day. You never know what you're going to see, the same with Joe, he always has something awesome.

[@jimmontgomery4703]

Wow, awesome vid and sitdown. Great info and fun stuff. Keep plugging the new network. Thank you!

[@gft3bird]

Really good points you guys hit on. Thanks for posting Joe and Norm!

[@stuartpenney6829]

Great to hear Joe talking about Paul Kossoff, Andy Fraser and Free. Such a wonderful band.

[@paulofreire7520]

Great video. I could sit and listen to these guys talk about vintage guitars and stuff over and over. Everyone’s got the right to have an opinion. For me, Joe B is one of the all time greatest! Long live the blues, Joe and keep them alive, please!

[@classicartfoundation639]

Very interesting conversation, glad I watched the whole thing

[@timothycormier3494]

I absolutely cannot wait for the all guitar network. Been dreaming of this kind thing since I was twelve years old

[@PNWJEEPER01]

I really appreciate Joe's desire to promote others and encourage people to listen to and go see lesser known players, as well as share the stories of some of the gems he's had the opportunity to purchase. Recognition for one's playing these days, much like access to quality vintage instruments, is harder and harder for the average working musician to get. That's not a complaint; it's just an acknowledgment of reality. It's nice to know that there are at least a few guys on top, like Joe, who understand and appreciate what life for the majority of us is like as we aspire to be as great as we can at what we love to do.

[@glennglover4479]

Joe, you are best. There will never be another joe bonamassa. You play so well and unique. Thanks for all the songs

[@mikesloan2313]

A really good video Norm and Joe...!! Thanks for the upcoming All Guitar Network, it sounds like it will be an instant success..I for one am anxious to see it....do some play alongs and learn more about my guitar...!!!

[@drinkspecials]

I can watch these videos with Joe and Norm all day. and I have been

[@ResevoirDogg7]

Joe is so right about trying to recreate the "accidents" that make our favorite guitar pieces so great

[@geraldclemens1682]

Joe is one of the most humble people I have listened to.

[@leemartin2978]

Really interesting , and Joe comes over as such a normal , great guy that you'd have a drink with in the pub. Incredible player

[@jackieford5732]

ye he's nice

[@joshmuz9018]

He also does voice overs for Kermit in a new kids program on Nickelodeon

[@Mesaman0825]

Great video! More of these, please, Norm!

[@iunknown563]

I really like Joe Bonamassa a lot! One of the greatest (if not the greatest!) guitar player alive, so generous of his knowledge, down to earth while his concerts are always sold out in the most prestigious music venues all around the globe yet so available... Much appreciated Joe!

[@jameshunter5485]

It’s easy to see why Joe gets better and better. He is such a student of his art.

[@wraitheful]

got an AC-15 at JK Lutherie 20 yrs ago - love it!

[@slpsteve2618]

Thanks Norm and Joe. Looking forward to this!

[@mrh32583]

I can't wait for this All Guitar Network. That is awesome

[@thegee-tahguy4877]

Hey, I got an early beat-ta-shit 73 Blk Beauty fretless wonder with embossed pups (yes, embossed "gold' pups lasted into early 73"). The best LP I've ever seen or heard. The guitar blooms 10minutes after you pick it up and gives back 10-fold to whatever you can give it. F'n Amazing!

[@theseeker8]

I like that Joe is wearing the John Fogerty plaid with this black Les Paul Custom! Just like JC Fogerty and his late '60s LP Custom in Creedence.

[@PeterKKraus]

No leather pants and page boy haircut though lol

[@darrellthornton8671]

GOOD EYE!

[@terrycuster4213]

@@PeterKKraus No Custom amp.

[@willshred4money]

Joe is just the realest dude. Your the man Joe! Don't let the haters get you down. I can't wait to check the lessons out.

[@J.Burrough]

I can’t wait for the launch. AGN. Been watching & signed up. Thanks guys.

[@chriscrooks8617]

Every time I see joe with his 59 makes me miss my 66 Austin . Sort story wife broke it got made at me an snapped the neck. Then said thought I could get new neck when it was a neck through. She said she would replace it ,an 13 years later still have not got one. 😭 my dad got it for my 16th birthday never played hidden in an pawn shop storage.

[@justgriff1295]

I love the idea of The All Guitar Network!

[@victorrodriguez4470]

Mr. Joe I appreciate your playing ability, but I also appreciate how you devote your time in helping the homeless along with Norm.

[@33ashley33]

I love his clean sounds

[@harrykadaras9459]

Joe is such a good person to share his knowledge so much. It's funny, my Dad is 93 and was in his late 20s when he used to walk downtown and remembers seeing these "fancy" guitars hung in Music Store windows. But he said that you could buy a used car for what those guitars cost in 1959, and only the "rich kids" would have a guitar like that - and most kid's parents bought them a $10 Sears Roebuck special...! Those can still make music. If I lived back then I would have worked for guitars.

[@vmat1000]

Great vid. Didn't know much about vintage 2 pup Customs. Loved to hear the neck pup squealed. In the right setting, this would add life to the tone. Also love Joe furthering knowlege. I recall a in studio at KFOG SF circa '07 and he'd visit middle and High schools thru his Blues Foundation (ok, name escapes me). He'd play Zep then try to explain where that came from. In one case, he started singing and made a girl in class cry. He scared her!! Apologized, of course. Song featured during the visit was Asking Around For You. Wiped me out. Bought "You And Me" that weekend. My fave Joe B title out of 10 and yep, a thank you to KFOGin the liner notes.They were supporters before. I miss those days.

[@lauramoore9659]

I'm on a MISSION to get this magazine! The 1st place I tried was already on to the March issue... I'M THRILLLLED about ALLLL of this & VERRRRRY EXCITED about PROFESSOR JOE'S LESSONS!!!!!

[@lauramoore9659]

I NEED this on a LOOP !

[@brianliscano2659]

Such a beautiful guitar!!!! Bonamassa you are the man!!!! Can’t wait till my Amos Epiphone Flying V comes in!!!!

[@mattluscombe2071]

You’ve got at least one guitar player this side of the pond (UK) who will be signing up for the ‘All Guitar Network’ as soon as it’s launched! It’s always great to listen to Joe, like others have said he seems like a down to earth guy you’d enjoy having a beer with.

[@jackieford5732]

ye he's good.i used to be able to play a guitar like that.

[@stevesolo16]

Here's a short story. I lived real close to Seth Lover. We both lived in Garden Grove, Ca. Once, as I was passing by he pulled out of his jacket pocket THE original Gibson, what was to become the PAF. "I knew you would come by," he said, knowing I walked my dog down the street almost every day! He and his wife were really nice. And they liked my dog! Years later I owned a race shop in Corona, CA two streets over from the Fender Custom Shop. Off Maple(6th St) and Commerce St. One builder there came to my shop regarding a race kart for his son. We became good acquaintances and when I delivered some parts, I met Abigail Yabbara! She was a shy lady who sat at her bench winding her pickups. I said some kind words. Afterwards, she put her hand atop mine and said, "God Bless." That was the totality of our interaction. I did a few projects for the Custom Shop. Everyone was super nice!

[@funeralbillii9172]

I just joined the all guitar network...holy crap, the stuff on there is amazing and so far it looks like it's all free. I'd pay $10 a month just to watch the documentaries. Thanks Joe Bonamassa!!

[@Matt-rk3de]

Stoked for All Guitar Network. Fingers crossed for a session around Kossoff

[@frostedhead]

I remember as a kid learning songs by ear right or wrong and I use to frequent guitar stores all the time and I would see someone playing a song learned by ear and it sounded right and perfect and would asked them to show me how to play it. Pretty exciting!

[@lennoxbraithwaite2546]

Wow i want to hear joe play that guitar. Once again another enjoyable video. Thank you

[@lauramoore9659]

THANKS JOE & NORM ! I Saw the RCFP Video of You PLAYING THIS & Wondered what it is!!! YOU'RE THE BESTEST ESTEST ESTEST ESTEST ESTEST ESTEST !!!!!!!!! HAPPY THRILLING THURSDAY !!!

[@moparbryan]

That is a good sounding guitar

[@r.miller4810]

The new show sounds tremendous! I'm there!

[@Alvin_C_York]

I cannot wait for the All Guitar Network!!!

[@NoRefundsGuY12]

guitar lessons and history from Joe Bonamassa?!?! Im down for that...hell yeah

[@krazziee2000]

cant wait for the show,,,

[@neanderthalsnavel7411]

Can't wait to see the new network!

[@tinam.marrone5573]

Thank you Joe & Norm!

[@MrWilson-WithaPbass]

love this one ! thx ....

[@JasJones123]

Norm's is like a Roll and Roll museum, he has it all in there. If your ever in LA ya gotta go!

[@stevehughes1510]

Good to see a 2 pup '59. First saw a Custom with 2 pups in '71 in Melbourne, that was a late '60s Custom I think.

[@TodyWayne]

Congrats on the cover Joe...!

[@giovannifarinacci4533]

Can't wait the see it.

[@Jackrabbitt247]

This guitar sounds amazing

[@fern6114]

One of the best Saw and lesson to him 3 Times in Luxembourg 🇱🇺👍👍👍👍👍 Absolut phantastic person

[@jimboslice9472]

Love you Joe !! seen u back in the early 2000's n a small hole in Kansas I think. maybe 50 people including the locals that snuk n :). but you fkn nailed da the hell out of it. and I was so bumfuzzeled that I was able to go by your guitar case and admire the guitars u had then. what was even more kewl, is that u came in the front door with a red bull and seem surprised anyone showed up. then towards the end of show "it's easy, if I can do it, u can too!" :) ty

[@robgreene1776]

Beautiful Les Paul Custom...

[@douglaswalther8489]

All Guitar Network is going to be huge!

[@rylieriley]

I love the aged binding on that Les Paul. It's beautiful!

[@SamSveistrup]

i'd sure love to play it

[@impala327]

Love to hear Joe talk about custom stuff. Gibson would do some crazy shit and its like Chevy or Ford.

[@ginocolaccino5847]

Sounds like a great idea. I'll be looking out for it when you guys get it going. Joe I can't wait to see you at the Hampton Beach casino ballroom NH this year

[@darrellthornton8671]

ahhh love the shout out to JK LUTHERIE what a cool dude, fixed two of my guitars.... I stood at the counter and he called the guy at Gibson and asked what glue they used on my acoustic. Fixed my 74 strat and filled me in on good guts etc about it. He sells mostly literature etc but is a real deal player and Luthier.

[@onm3rcur7]

ALL GUITAR NETWORK SOUNDS GREAT!

[@johnjfoster]

Great video!!

[@jamesgretsch4894]

He plays the Baked Potato! I gotta keep my eye on their schedule and see when he's playing there next. Saw Andy Summers there about 10 years ago or so. Great small venue to see great artist.

[@the-LeoKnightus]

Wow. I could use one of those V's Joe. No matter how much wishing I do, I don't have the money. I will live vicariously through you.

[@Nunzi3]

All I can say is WOW, what a Guitar!

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

Love that.

[@PeterKKraus]

I really really like when he uses one of those with a Bigsby on Last Kiss. Just fantastic sound @ Albert Hall on that tune. The Les Pail there was brown and possibly a '59 reissue, I dunno.

[@jonviol]

Excellent Vid Jen xx

[@TheRooster1122]

I’m in, And can’t wait for the launch of the guitar network!!!

[@skizziks1]

He was just hanging out talking cars in the tiny parking lot at the Baked Potato before the show (He had a '68 Plymouth I believe). Very accessible, amazing show for "Rock Candy Funk Party"!

[@shook9042]

A man after my own heart. Bonamassa is a master.

[@jackieford5732]

where does he come from

[@shook9042]

How do you mean? He's a massive American blues guy. He's been playing professionally since 12 years old. If you haven't heard him, you should check him out.

[@bigdaddy1001rules]

originally upstate NY

[@123ubuntu666]

That is one seriously beautiful guitar. And even if I do criticize Joe sometimes, he'll always be able to play 10 times better than me. Really love this little beauty and it's not all looks - those PAF's. The Bigsby is the icing on the cake.

[@beeleepro]

I would like a vintage Les Paul but Joe owns them all 🤷‍♂️

[@craigusselman546]

gotta play em all jb.

[@Ibaneddie76]

YEAH HE'S THE JAY LENNO OF VINTAGE GEAR. BUT THAT'S COOL AT LEAST IF HIS PLACE BURNS DOWN ALL THAT GEAR WILL BE IN THE SAME PLACE. MAN I'M A DICK, JOE IS AWESOME AND YES I'M JUST JEALOUS, AREN'T YOU? SERIOUSLY JOE IS ONE OF THE GREATS FOR SURE.

[@happyads]

Bernie Marsden owns the les paul Joe wants

[@joshmuz9018]

Hammett owns the best one now

[@briantaylor314]

How much would the beast cost ? Anyone have an idea

[@realjumper]

Very, very interesting......great stuff.

[@pappyodanial]

One of the best just plugged in tones ever... Pure glass

[@johnpandolfino8663]

What a stunning guitar.....hit me with a hammer now.......

[@shelley9263]

That’s a beautiful guitar!!

[@jonlennon3348]

I wish I could catch up with Joe just to see his collection in person. That black beauty is super sweet. $375.00 was more than my dad made in a month as a letter carrier. Hey Joe if you see this ,if you ever come to Rochester I would love to meet you again.

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

I just love Joe.

[@davidlawrence5]

"Ya just stick the landing". Words to live by.

[@1114gabby]

Very cool...love Joe and his obsession for old guitars!

[@MykeD913]

My favorite videos u guys do are always the ones with JB!

[@WildBillQRO]

I agree were to watch it no info looking forward to the show

[@musicsoundgear]

Thanks Joe and Norm. "Better than Television" should be your slogan

I sincerely hope that it will not be some sort land-based network or cable service that would be only reachable in North America..

[@marcushogan6613]

Yes it's Joe!!!!!!!!! Only reason why I missed him playing in Dublin 2 years ago is because I ended up seeing David Gilmour play the world's first concert in Pompeii (yup, that concert.......!!!!!!!!!!!!)

[@fintanoclery2698]

Marcus Hogan I saw Pink Floyd play at Pompeii in 72, of course it was on my TV in the early 90s

[@skyking228]

That was before David met Polly. The best is yet to come.

[@angusseletto1511]

I'd see David Gilmour every time,no disrespect to Joe,but David Gilmour is probably one of the best 5 guitarists ever....to date

[@larrygeetar9309]

I just realized he was absolutely right on how Chuck Berry played the intro to Johnny B. Goode. And it was in Bb, too. Everyone plays it in A because it's a "guitar key," but Bb is a boogie woogie piano key. Johnny Johnson really invented the Chuck Berry rhythm. Chuck just put it to the guitar, and Johnny was the master of that old r&b piano feel. I just listen to the song and yes, you can tell because of the timbre of the strings that the beginning is played on strings 3 and 2, not 1 and 2. Wow, learn something every day. Thanks, Joe!

[@TheStepheno]

Hi Norm and Joe, love you guys and love this best guitar show ever. Back in 1970s my friend bought a black beauty 3pickup, I think he paid 800 and sold it for 1500 . In Toronto . He also had a custom white 3 pickup sg all gold plated. If he only new holly shit.

[@lauramoore9659]

Joe is My FAVORITE CHARACTER!!! LOVE YOU ALLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!

[@gojoe36]

I use 2 AMPS now when I play...never a single Amp. Got a Treble amp(Fender Blues JR) and a Bass-MId Amp(Bugera) so much fuller sound. Learned that from Joe

[@RickMcCargar]

Sounds like the new site will be great for those who are starting and don't want to have to re-create the wheel.