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Joe Bonamassa is a talented guitarist, a blues aficionado, an advocate for the continuation of music education. But at his core, Joe Bonamassa is a collector. Our exclusive short film, “Welcome to Nerdville: Inside Joe Bonamassa’s Museum and Guitar Collection,” gives gearheads the world over a never-before-seen view of Bonamassa’s labyrinth of vintage gear.
Produced by Reverb
Edited by Michael Lux
Interview Conducted by Jim Tuerk
Camera Operators: Michael Lux & John Gagen
Motion Graphics: John Gagen
Titles: Eric Slager
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[@DamonNicholls]

The smell in that room must be divine

[@RetroPlus]

Cigarettes mmmm

[@matthewtayloryowieresearch1912]

Bong water, burnt fuses, hot valves & Camel Filters... mmm

[@alex_lgrd]

🤤🤤🤤

[@vandalorianvandalorian4769]

certainly better than “The Glove”

[@johnhareiel5118]

Oh yea, Joe Banana farts n all. Ya know this guy stinks

[@TheRealCowlick]

"Hi I'm Joe and I'm a guitar addict" I like this guy...

[@beebobiggs4551]

Hi Joe! or is it Hey Joe?

[@laurifinlandia]

were he not such a legendary player, he would probably run one of the greatest vintage guitar shops in america.

[@popsfereal3192]

Or be on an episode of "Hoarders"

[@ralex3697]

He is a great live performer, I think the best today

[@jonvig4771]

U cant help but love Joe, anytime you see him, his guitar nerd comes out and makes you smile, the music industry needed somone like him to come along, humble and great guy, he deserves every bit of the fame he has received!!!

[@jackd.ripper7613]

No wonder I can't find a friggin' vintage Fender amp.

[@Reverb]

Plenty that Joe hasn't bought (yet)... reverb.com/brand/fender?product_type=amps&year_max=1978

[@garykramermusic]

This comment is pure gold man!

[@SDPickups]

Wrong. Silverface Fender amps are all over Ebay, very easy to blackface them, easy to service, point to point wiring, and killer tones, many times less than their crappy reissues are. I own 3 '73 Silverface amps and they all are amazing.

[@mragunathan1627]

I can condone him having 3 or 4 of those vintage tweeds. But he has like what, 30? Now is he going to play all of them them Once a day? No. Once a week? Still no. Once a month? Probably not. If you dont play something atleast once a week, you having it is a waste. Joe, youre the man, i love ya, but stop this hoarding. Let other people have a shot.

[@SDPickups]

Joe fully admits to being a hoarder. I've heard his addiction has put him into some debt he ignored for too long. But hey, if you can afford this stuff, why not? Personally, if I was ultra rich, I wouldn't want that much stuff hanging around, you end up being owned by your "stuff." One vintage 'burst, a gold top, a Flying V, an old Tele, ES175 with P90's, and an old strat, and that'd be it for me. But hell, I'm old, my time left on this planet isn't long, it would make no sense for me to be a collector.

[@rosieotis]

I met Joe in Peoria before a show. Caught him on the sidewalk. He said “ What’s in the chainsaw case.” It was my early 80s Standard. He noodled it. Then goes “You could rule the world with this thing. “. So humble. Straight up cool guy.

[@rickmark9625]

Yeah Joe talks funny like that sometimes. He may be taking some kind of drugs and drinking alcohol drinks again!

[@tomasotreasaigh111]

@@rickmark9625 What do you mean when you say 'he talks funny like that sometimes'? That conversation he had with Rosie, although brief, didnt sound funny or strange... it just sounded like two people chatting about a guitar.

[@rickmark9625]

@@tomasotreasaigh111 Who are you taking about? Gregory Stevens?

[@JIAbbot]

Rick Mark WHAT?

[@MrSkunk1964]

@@rickmark9625 hello my friend...i think what Joe meant by the ..."whats in the chainsaw case " comment alluded to ....a chainsaw as we know rips through timber ...shreds it to bits....so joe was asking show me the shredder ... as most guitar players i seen on youtube place a huge emphasis on the anility to dance like lightening all over the guitar board not really making music but blowing smoke up their own egos. did Mr Les Paul ever feel a need to do that ??? no. ...but at least Joe makes a decent tune when he shreds. theres my long winded answer .

[@marktader3580]

"I love the turds..." I love that he bought a guitar based on the idea that "Something so loved, for so long, it just had to be good...and it just howls." Very quickly becoming a Joe fan, both of his music, his passion, and knowledge.

[@popogejo7245]

I did that with an old 70s Ovation, that was beat up, tor all to hell, frets with grooves worn in em, buckled bridge, cracked body (like all of em), cracked fret board. Used glue-boost got it cleaned up & playing again. Cut the low E off, and tuned 5 strings to a "Keef" tuning, and I don't even like Ovations. But I love this guy just because, he was almost loved to death, then thrown in a closet for decades, and is now ready to play, Honky-tonk Woman, or Wild horses again! Ya got to love the "turds"!

[@theofulk5636]

He has greater character than anyone may have thought from only hearing his music ! I admire his sense of humor, and humility !

[@matthewwayne461]

“When I first started playing professionally at age 11” .....

[@jasonnewsom]

Making 500/wk. legendary

[@theknightsofawesomeness2701]

Oh...

[@phatbassanchor]

I had my first pro gig at 15 on bass. I made $50 to sight read footballs on the downbeat for two songs. I was hooked. Fortunately for us, Joe was too :)

[@phatbassanchor]

11 is young, very young... But, I finally found the link I searched for yesterday... This 9 year old boy plays banjo with verve and technical proficiency like I haven't heard since the late, great Earl Scruggs. 9-Year-Old Plays Banjo on David Letterman Show kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYnGg3xmd8mcpac

[@adamnilsson566]

@@phatbassanchor How about Buddy Rich, he apparently started playing shows on the drums at 18... months! at 11 years old he had his own orchestra.

[@The10000lbGorilla]

"This is the first black Strat ever made" Fuck me, talk about historically significant.

[@MeewHouse]

Malmsteen have a march/54 black

[@ubatooba8467]

Beat me to it! Yup. Yngwie has a black prototype. One of the first 10 EVER made.

[@utubehound69]

My 1st Gtr was a Black Strat. haha

[@bryanmannoia8410]

I just bought one last week. great guitar.

[@normmacdonaldrules4602]

"Black Strats Matter". Sorry...I will be going over here now.

[@reno145]

Me: "Time to get serious about playing guitar." Joe B. "When I first started playing professionally around age 11..." Me: "And I'm out."

[@wanderin1898]

reno145 good bit, but learn. I’ve seen 60 year old beginners and they learn quick man.

[@gilbertomendez8886]

Si eres adicto a las guitarras no puedes dejar de ver esta kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKLbnXqmjdBgirs

[@valentino3191]

Joe's music has never really been my thing, but he is a really nice man and is very talented. When people trash talk, they are just unhappy or jealous. As far as people coveting his collection because he can afford it, this will all well be preserved. Hopefully someday, a museum displays all of this 60 years from now for everybody to enjoy and marvel at. Collectors are actually a good thing because they preserve this stuff from the golden age of Rock and Roll for future generations.

[@vancesnyder2426]

I was thinking the same thing. A historical Museum.

[@sschario60]

Future generations of museum patrons? These guitars should be played.

[@diyautoschool]

Probably not your thing because he sounds like every other blues guitar player but has more of an ARROGANT ATTITUDE... He's definitly suck on himself as "THE BEST"!

[@miaouew]

I couldn't agree with you more.

[@ErikSWE]

I have a Chinese Squier.

[@kitano0]

Is it a CV?

[@ErikSWE]

It is, but still.

[@kitano0]

Playing mine at this time...have quite a few guitars, but my CV is as good as any of them. And you can't beat the price.

[@mkianni2]

What's a CV?

[@ErikSWE]

michael ianni Classic Vibe

[@RickMcCargar]

Your question: "Are you proud of the work you did as a musician to become the musician you became?" I had to relearn to play after losing the ability in 2004 because of a couple of strokes after which I was told I'd not likely live another three months. I lived...but it wasn't until around 2010/11 that I was able to re-start learning to play. I'll never be a great guitarist, but I love it now more than ever...and I was able to see my kids grow up, marry and have my grandchildren. In the past two years I had enough cancer surgery on my head and face to require 20 inches of stitches and staples...still..not...dead...haha. I must be the luckiest guy on the planet! Thanks for showing your collection!

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

Hi, Rick! Hope life's being good to you and that your health is good. :) Btw YOU ARE A GREAT GUITARIST! Give yourself some credit, man.

[@RickMcCargar]

Haha, man, that was nice to read...not a great guitarist, but I sure do appreciate the kind intent!

[@audiophileman7047]

After all of those health problems, it's great to hear that you're even playing. I bet Joe B. would agree!

[@RickMcCargar]

Thanks Audio Man, very nice to read that!

[@RickMcCargar]

Thanks you Douglas, I can live with my limitations, it's okay. I'm thrilled that I can even make sound again. It's all good, really!

[@andrewpappas9311]

I’ve seen Joe twice in concert and both times his playing blew me away, he’s definitely one of my favourite guitarists and one of the greatest modern blues rock guitar players. He seems like a super laidback guy and if I had a guitar collection as diverse and (quite frankly) impressive as his I would honestly die happy

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

I rewatch this at least twice a year.

[@itsMrNoble]

Russell Szabados I rewatch you at least twice a year, mate, if anybody does...

[@EverestMystery]

Half hour of solid entertainment....laughed a lot, love this guy and his pure passion. "Hi my name is Joe and I'm a guitar addict. This is what happens when addiction coupled with a modicum of success in the music business meets...and there's no authority figure to say no and please stop." Classic....

[@EverestMystery]

lol totally!

[@nerfblasterreview271]

Два ✌️ в

[@CharlieboyofBeech]

I have the same addiction but with nowhere near the success, money or, crucially, talent to back it up. Oh well... Keep going Joe, you're doing it for all of us!

[@unclexeres]

All those guitars were once just a tool to make a few bucks and now there icons. I wish I had been ahead of the curve and picked up a few for myself before the price went through the roof. Good on Joe, there in good hands.

[@Rangerglx]

That made me laugh too!

[@thewizang]

I had judged Joe without really giving him a chance and this video has changed my opinion of him and what he’s doing. That’s just pure passion and I can truly relate.

[@thaddeusfields4360]

Hoang Luu I think a lot of jealous players out there do the same thing. I don’t get why he’s so hated. He’s a student of the blues and a proficient guitarist.

[@antthomas7916]

@@thaddeusfields4360 I feel that way about him because not that interesting, musically nor personality wise.Hes also a big reason as to why people like you and me are never going to be able to own vintage gear. Also, his music sounds like those bands made up 60 y.o.'s that play shitty "white boy" blues. He's a nerd playing the worst version of blues there is. I could go on, but you get the point

[@joshchristian8598]

Joe is hard to watch... Human beings are drawn to physical beauty and Joe has a kinda ugly guy thing on stage...Donald Fagan from Steely Dan same thing... but anyway coupled with his white boy blues it simply loses people.. BUT!!!!! Thats all bullshit... the fucker can pick and he's a freak when it comes to tone... I dig his rock and country chops too... I stand corrected about JB. He ain't no Allan Holdsworth but he does love his geetars

[@Kawamanimes]

Ant Thomas say this again when you play chops as accurate and clean as him you fucking bastard. Joe is a monster, and you are a mere insect, or an ant as your name says it.

[@Jason-wk8oh]

@@antthomas7916 The reason you won't be able to afford vintage gear is you're a broke b*tch that complains about what other people have. This video shows this is pure passion, and he's been collecting and playing since he was a kid. He got it from his dad and they did it together growing up. It's in his DNA. So on that note I guess maybe your dad was a whiner too and that's where you got it.

[@user-pt9oj6kk3q]

Joe, God bless you. As someone who’s loved guitars for 60 years, your passion for playing and preserving is admirable. Keep up the good work.

[@stevenborrowman9282]

I love his attitude of make an offer so everyone would win. Thats a quality as old as them tweeds. Humanity needs more joes!

[@martijn_yt]

You may have misunderstood him. They would make a very good offer on a cheap guitar, so the seller would be willing to sell the rare Fender amp in the garage for a decent price ;)

[@stevenborrowman9282]

@@martijn_yt no you miss understood if you watch a lot of his videos he pays people who think is a grand 200k. Honest people rarely exist and I support them

[@timlakovic950]

I swear every minute I was checking the progress bar to make sure it's not ending yet

[@thecrankedamps]

I hate idiots like you.

[@andresmalheer2814]

Tim Lakovic Haha me too 🤣

[@l01ner]

Look at one of The Cranked Amps videos. You'll do the same but be willing it to get to the end! Awful!

[@60secondfrenzy93]

You got your 63 strat when you're 14. Man, at that age I was just trying to be a super saiyan.

[@lapelcelery42]

I was still trying to grow up and be a dinosaur

[@themusic6808]

Joe’s father also owned a guitar store in NY when he was growing up might have helped

[@martturei4684]

Joe,you are very talented

[@theguywhoisaustralian1465]

That was before people realised they were collectable and were really cheap. My dad was in a band in highschool and one of his friends had a 59 Les paul that he got for almost nothing

[@JJMewett]

@@theguywhoisaustralian1465 Of course he did. We all know how rare they are, Gibson only ever made about 1500 of them and today, only 2000 remain. Sounds like your dad's mate got number 2000...

[@roccojc8071]

Bonamassa: 1957 les Paul gold top, pretty cool. Me: 😱

[@cooperhamilton6141]

isnt it crazy? we wouldnt know what to do with it, but after playing them for 30 years, authentic vintage gear is all the same to joe. its just a guitar...... a tool to be used by the player..... at the end of the day you have to play it, it wont play itself.

[@markmiller8128]

this guy is so down to earth and friendly to have the status that he carries in the music world, he makes you feel like you are welcome to come on in and pick up a guitar and jam!!...

[@pedaphelps]

pretty cool Joe was lucky to be able to grow up with music. My family made fun of my love for music. I finally started playing at 48 . Best thing I ever did for myself. Am I great . No But I Love it and am proud of being able to play. Would love to spend a day with a guy like him. He is a great player. WOW

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Great story, keep at it!

[@charliedillon1400]

I started playing at 44 and now I'm 50 and still suck but guitar has really helped my depression and vibe. Even if you suck it's still fun. Learn a classic riff and you'll feel good for days!!

[@vikkinicholson2300]

so sorry for you having a talent that was not realized as it should have been. congrats on not giving up on your dream and talent....hope you do get to meet Joe someday. best of luck to you.....remember its never too late..

[@ernesteison7979]

The thing I love most about Bonamassa is his genuine love and appreciation for the instrument and its history. Joe is authentic, that's something you just don't see enough of anymore.

[@spare7400]

Ive been getting into pentatonic scales and blues scales these last 5 months or so, and im getting to a stage where im getting reasonable fluency with them. Atleast to a stage where i can recognize and appreciate the fluency of a master, more than the guitars, i see Joe's hands in this video and the stuff he does with the licks and im just awestruck. Sure, he hoards way more stuff than he can play, but man, he can play.

[@Mididaddy082395]

Authentic as a piece of $#*&

[@thecrankedamps]

He's a total douchbag. Does nobody else see the what's wrong with all this? A sad bastard with hundreds of guitars and amps he doesn't use.

[@robertashton8069]

If we are jealous, it's for good reasons. You go Joe!

[@ericparrish1515]

Yeah no joke

[@Jdflana1]

It’s not often you see a celebrity donate anything of personal value. This eveningJoe Bonamassa donate a piece of his heart.Thanks Joe

[@TheCactusAlley]

I've met Joe at several vintage guitar shows. He is always gracious, modest and somewhat shy. I remember once in Pomona i was talking to a guy who was selling his "62 brown Deluxe for a reasonable price and Joe walked up and looked at it. He said he didn't have one and pulled out a wad. He bought it on the spot. Joe let me have a picture with him and my buddy, Danny Ferguson, who has played guitar on many a recordings. Good times. AZ Bob

[@NJBOY96]

"I don't care what the fucking neck date is." Fucking love that.

[@treatb09]

he's right. they call it popping the neck for a reason. the signature sound a fender neck makes when you remove it.

[@CraigStellmacher]

Arthur the Spinal Tap Flying V, was a pretty amazing story. Nice of you Joe to take it back and share a day with them.

[@noahcolwell1772]

Craig Stellmacher AGREED. The shop is about 10 mins from my house. Stopped in and you can immediately tell they love Joe and he loves them. His merch and signatures everywhere.

[@billhart9832]

This is one of the greatest stories ever told about your passion for the tools that allow you to share your talents with us and your effort to preserve them, while making sure they all get well exercised. Made to be played!

[@creationinspired200]

Every sit down with joe is like listening to my dad go on about guitars it brings me back i love and miss it dearly i wont get him back but i have your geekiness and love for the art and instruments and each sit down to watch of yours including the Gibson tv nerdville episode i still go back just to watch you talk for an hour and a half thank you joe not only for your craft and skill but for your interaction with us guitar players one day my dream is to come visit your glorious museum and of course thank you very much reverb for capturing these moments for us all

[@alexlubinski7795]

Joe's like the coolest guitar geek there is. Humble, down-to-earth and has this insanely encyclopedic knowledge about his stuff. This place must be magical.

[@Jason-wo5rr]

Joe is the best. Rarely do you see guitar players going to conventions to display their guitar collections. Clapton only releases his guitars for display on special occasions while joe would display his stuff at a local elks lodge or an old VA lodge just to let people enjoy his collection as much as he does. After all what good is a collection like his if he can't share it with other players like him who are the only ones who can appreciate and understand it like him? Their is no snobbery here either. He could display his stuff in a museum but he let's regular people get close enough to touch his guitars. Super nice guy as well!

[@jeffmorris739]

Joe as Jay Leno is to cars you are to guitars. Thank you so much for really caring for these instruments and amplifiers. You are graceful and seem to be the kind of man I would call a friend. Thank you also for preserving the blues and bringing it back to the young people so that they too might appreciate an American original art form.

[@airbusmark]

Joe, You're the real deal. I was raised in a home where music was made and loved. I never had the give to play, but always loved to listen to those who could. I have collected guitars (Gibsons mainly) over the years and always took them off the wall or out of the case to be played by players like yourself, who have the gift and the love just to share them and hear them played.

[@richardrybinski2320]

Joe has my old 1960 burst the "Johnny B." sunburst 0 8145. I saw him play it live.....it sure didn't sound that good when I owned it!

[@versnellingspookie]

When did you buy it and when (and why if i may ask) did you sell it? Cool story by the way!

[@gonzothompson8118]

Richard Rybinski ^

[@VixCrush]

That is in the new Gibson TV Nerdville East video that just came out. He features that guitar there.

[@BoyAditya]

When I feeling down and sad, I always rewatch this video. Totally my remedy when I'm stressed out. Love watching bonamassa talking guitar and its history

[@Sam_Howard]

Over the course of the last 3 years, I’m sure I’ve seen this video over 100 times. Joe has the absolute coolest guitars.

[@ebathurst9216]

Joe: You don’t have to keep up with the Joneses, you don’t need one of everything just cause they tell you. *Proceeds to show every fender and Gibson ever*

[@ArmanBaig]

I know this is a joke but there are sooooo many cool genders and gibson he has probably never heard of

[@TJKarlson]

Some enterprising producer out there really needs to create a "Guitar Safari With Joe Bonamassa" reality show where they follow him when he goes out on the hunt so that we can all experience the thrill vicariously. We know Joe loves "American Pickers," so someone needs to give him his own guitar-based show like that!

[@theentourage1234]

TJKarlson YES.

[@marcstanford5857]

TJKarlson or any show with guitars. Instead of boring pawn stars. Guitar stars.

[@Big_Sierra]

I fully endorse this.

[@critstixdarkspear5375]

Would watch that show on loop 24/7

[@boobzac]

You're a fucking genius. Pitch it to him.

[@md770]

I am an occasional listener of the blues, not what you'd call a super fan but I like Joe Bonamassa as a person. He's seems like a real nice guy who you can tell does not have that arrogant "I am a celebrity and I can buy any guitar I want because I can" attitude and I like every You Tube interview he has and he has so much info on guitars! I really liked watching this and hope Reverb can do more with other players.

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

That “legally binding” joke never gets old. Or funny.

[@phowell333]

"Charlie - you're getting the whole factory!" I love Joe's enthusiasm, level of knowledge, and the fact that he continues to make his dreams come true. By the way, he is a modest gentleman. Based on a few that I know that talked to him, he's a "good guy".

[@sawmill123456]

The Jay Leno of guitars!!!

[@antthomas7916]

You know, they do have alot of stuff in common. The biggest quality they have common is that they're dweeb hacks.

[@jamesfarmer6878]

They both have weird chins

[@ronthunders6124]

Ant Thomas damn..... how can you hate on this guy? he’s always soo nice and positive in every interview ive seen him in. Ya hes a dweeb haha but hes aware of that and hes funny and self deprecating about it. AND he fucking kills it at playing! you gotta respect that. Im fairly new to playing so i barely know who this joe guy is, i just watch interviews hes done and he just always seems down to earth and positive so hes cool to me.

[@1gitarista]

zzzzuu

[@nicholaspalacio9672]

Drew Pierce completely right on that. Blues music, just like rock music, and just like basically every kind of music by extension, was created by slaves, the sons and daughters of slaves, the sharecropping sons and daughters of slaves, and the poor and disenfranchised descendants of slaves. We have to always remember that.

[@WatchesnguitarsDK]

I like the fact that he earned the money for these awesome guitars by playing the guitar!

[@edwardnull4779]

This one go's to eleven!

[@martinvanderhagen6978]

Christian it’s like his playing is the good deed that earns him admission to guitar heaven

[@kinsoundstudios]

This was beautiful and Joe’s love really shines through. Made me feel sentimental as a player for over 2 decades now. Thanks Joe.

[@jackymarc4801]

One thing is certain, this guy is first and foremost passionate about what he does, but above all he is very authentic. Thank you for your music Joe.

[@jawbone60]

Besides being an incredible musician he has a unique and wonderful attitude! How many of us would love to be in that position. I never took it as flaunting, he's just sharing his love for the equipment with others that feel the same way he does!!! I have an '02 Les Paul that plays better every year and if I'm jammin' with someone I always talk about the guitar - not flaunting...just sharing.

[@robertashton8069]

You got that right! If that's flaunting, gimme more!

[@kitcarson853]

Nobody deserves all this wonderful stuff more than JB. An extremely talented guitarist, who loves and appreciates every piece of art of his collection.

[@mrmojorisin724]

This has a similar vibe as talking watches with John Mayer and I love that

[@Tbob17]

Joe, I’m so impressed with your character...your parents did a great job...hope to see you in person someday...and your Norman vids are very special...

[@backhandok]

Imagine getting insurance for that place.. "You have any valuables in there?" "Oh well, just some old electric stuff."

[@danterosales6985]

@Brian Landers its a joke flanders

[@l01ner]

@Brian Landers Lloyds!

[@scottbeare2251]

Holy crap, dude, Bonamassa's collection is BANANAS.

[@martinlepper4522]

This reminds me of a video I watched yesterday. If you like country or not, you should check out Marty Stuart's collection. Absolutely incredible. I'm glad there are people that like history this much.

[@user-km3xu7gn4k]

He is such a knowlegable artist. He is great to explain these instuments. Saving history . I couldnt get enough of this.

[@victorfrankenstein50202]

As an obsessed, compulsive collector myself (of many different things over time), I can understand Joe’s desire to find these rare gems hidden throughout the fabric of America. When you need to feed your addiction, you’re willing to travel the miles, and spend the Benjamin’s to achieve that piece for your collection. Thanks for sharing your “Nerd” museum with us Joe.

[@billyhellmaker]

OK, I did music videos in LA in the 90s and country videos after that - Neil Young, Madonna, Bruce Sprinsteen, Vince Gill etc. I say that to say this - Why isn't this a TV channel? This is the best thing I've watched on the internet or TV in a long time. How awesome would a whole channel of this be on TV? I must have it!!

[@theentourage1234]

Billy Hell History Channel- Bonamassa's Guitar Safari, w/Joe and a guest player each episode in a different city.

[@Andyvg99]

I love that Joe is both a master musician in every sense of the word, as well as a historian of his craft and instruments.

[@tomasotreasaigh111]

That guitar at 17:10 is beautiful... It is absolutely my dream guitar, I literally COULD NOT fall asleep and dream of any guitar that I would love to own more than that guitar. It might sound strange but I actually feel physical pain because I know I cant afford that guitar or one like it. Ah well, maybe I can play it in my dreams? What a beautiful collection and Joe is such a nice guy for sharing his guitar storys with us all. Peace and respect from Ireland mo chara x.

[@ronaldlemons2836]

i have followed joe bonamassa for awhile now and what i appreciate is his honesty and forthrightness, and of coarse his collection is amazing. Plus he is a first rate musician.

[@ElevatedJamTracks]

Wanna go for a beer with this guy. Sick video 👌

[@henrystewart3882]

i wanna go for a guitar safari with him

[@dewke67]

I met him at a meet and greet. Granted it was short but Joe seemed to be a genuine down to earth guy. He's earned his success and the right to have a collection like this.

[@mightyluv]

He’s just a regular guy with an amazing (hard earned) talent for all things guitar. First round is on me 🍺

[@theriffwriter2194]

"My friend, Steven Seagal" "Oh. You mean that guy with a half dozen KZbin videos, pretending to play on stage, with an unplugged guitar? Yeah. Heard of him". No thanks.

[@genva4577]

@@theriffwriter2194 yep

[@timcoleman5045]

"just stay outta my way when I want a tweed amp" Joe ain't messing around 😂

[@mcfontaine]

That Jazzmaster was simply beautiful.

[@touchthesun2448]

I already had great RESPECT for Joe as a player...on a personal level, I LOVE THIS GUY. I love his attitude, his respect and knowledge of guitars, and his conscious decision to get 10 of EVERYTHING is an inspiration. Joe...you have a problem, but you know it and IT WORKS FOR ME TOO!

[@SteveRiddleGuitar]

Joe's knowledge of vintage gear is awesome. And he's always down to earth.

[@patriciayelton3068]

This is why we need more music programs in public schools not LESS thanks Joey

[@roncascisa9093]

A vintage guitar/amp could not find a better new home! Kudos Joe for your experience, talent , care and attitude!

[@davemeshamsr6000]

Such a tribute to the Flying V dealer such a touching gesture of respect and admiration

[@ZachBlakk]

So much respect and love for JB. Opened for him in 2005 and he is as nice of a person you’ll ever meet. Such a cool cat and this was so enjoyable! Thanks Reverb, Joe and the coveted Nerdville🙏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼

[@limamarco]

Can we please make this like a regular series? I couldn't stop watching it!!! That's heaven on earth.

[@pickupsbypeteaflynn]

Love what Joe does. He's a stand up guy. It shows. He has passion about guitars and his music. So do I!

[@emilyplanet9]

joe is humble and a true talent, a nerd and obviously wealthy but nice. all good things to you for sharing this collection and your humor

[@O_Towne_Bear]

Man, you just can't beat that "V" story...what f'n respect Joe has for the story behind the instruments is inspiring. I have always wanted the background info on anything in music that I liked. I was that annoying kid back in grade school that could tell you the info off a record, where it was recorded (city and studio), the engineer(s), the producer and, of course, any connections to other albums that existed. So I get it. Thanks Joe, not for just being a wicked player but also a true enthusiast (aka: music nerd....maybe Murd? lol)

[@MenaPaws21]

This could have been 10 hours long and I would have still been hooked all the way through.

[@bigpapi2658]

OMG!!!! I could watch him talk about, show, demonstrate, etc... his amps and guitars ALL day!!!

[@annothschnitzer8800]

Yes, you are an amazing player... Yes, you are a pretty good singer BUT what I love is that you are a historian and love and protect those gorgeous pieces of art!

[@nksmrsklvn]

cant we just say a big THANK YOU to the man . . ?I'm just humbled. . !

[@Jason-wo5rr]

I love Joe for this. I have to say when I was young I was a prodigy myself. After a year of guitar lessons my teacher told me I played and sounded like I'd been playing for 10 years or so and sent me off into the world. I was full of myself and had all the tricks down. I had a following of guitar players always trying to get me to teach them something but I only did it because of ego. I'm 39 now and after having had some major medical illnesses that almost killed me life has changed. I don't play for accolades or anything. I stopped being a speed demon with cluster bomb playing. I started to slow down and pay attention to the music and the emotion of the moment. Parlor tricks have no lasting value in music. It's the blood you put into it. It's the fire in your soul. I stopped teaching for money even as long as I can see that fire to learn in them. I don't even care how well you can pay as long as that desire is in you. Having your life nearly taken from you is getting a slap in the face from God. It refocuses your entire life and outlook. Well, God got my attention

[@terryhogan6205]

Glad you're still with us.

[@brucealcoriza1606]

Best, smartest comment ever...God bless, brother !

[@thecrankedamps]

Nobody gives a shit.

[@wayneschlegel1340]

@Bruceloee: this is God speaking: stop pretending to be a guitar-prodigy-slapped-by-God-now-turned-into-a-wise-39yearold-messiah. I didn´t "slap" you, I gave you a chance to cope with megalomania and learn about yourself being just an ordinary fucker, just like the others. Even though you can play the guitar. Seems you didn´t get it yet. So I let you survive, you´re a slow learner... I know that. But I love you anyway.

[@1114gabby]

Good for you dude. Near death has a way of clarifying things!

[@stephenmeeker2489]

True talent and inspiration mixed with wisdom and humility. Love the stories; love his sharing them. Lucky to have seen him many times starting on 1997 at Jim Porter's Good Time Emporium with his long hair and a bunch of pickup musicians. Man, how times have changed. As a guitar player, I thank Joe for the pristine articulate manner with which he plays; a true inspiration to follow.

[@Rucksack57]

So great to spend time with you. Thank you so much for the stories.

[@musicmann1967]

I guess his fate was sealed by having a dad who was a vintage guitar dealer. I mean, a 1963 Strat was his FIRST guitar!!!! Born into it, baby!! LOL

[@theguywhoisaustralian1465]

My dad was in a band in high school and his friend payed like 130 bucks for a 64 strat. Granted this was in the 70's

[@aejae15030]

he got that strat at 14, with his own money. that he got gigging with bb king. coz he was THAT good at the age of 11. he deserved it. He was born into the passion.

[@aejae15030]

the text on the screen was wrong. this was not his first guitar obviously.

[@pauljsrt5249]

He’s a Voodoo Child!! Born into it as you’ve said

[@leefrienduk]

I didn't get my first Strat until I was 29! But I am a late learner amateur guitarist... ho hum.

[@samfosdick9874]

It's so refreshing to see a REAL guitar guy keeping these amazing legendary instruments alive. He does it for the love of guitar. He's a players player. Johnny dep has snagged a lot of GREAT stuff but he's such a hack...and hangs them in glass on the wall. I'm a lot like Joe... except I can't play like him and don't have that kind of money...but my love of these guitars, the Simpsons and amps are spot on with his. I would totally love to bring a high dollar bottle of bourbon, a few of my rare guitars and spend a night sipping and jamming and joking and just being guitar guys with him. Mad respect for this guy!

[@emcavoy2598]

This 6 year old video just popped up. I love a back story and I’ve got big respect for JB. Your knowledge of the things we love and playing and caring for your collection is to be admired. My amateur guitar safari had me mosey into Atlanta Vintage Guitars on a vacation road trip from FLA. A 2015 Memphis ES jumped into my hands, never heard of the model and proud to play it everyday. Thanks for sharing your incredible and absolutely stunning collection and the how and why story. Big E

[@user-xw2it9ty5n]

Must be nice!

[@user-xw2it9ty5n]

Must be nice!

[@user-xw2it9ty5n]

Must be nice!

[@danfurr1907]

Joe you are the greatest and still humble. Youre my music hero.

[@RandomLawnmower]

this is why reverb is the best channel on youtube

[@RandomLawnmower]

also, fun fact. Peter van Weelden who has made amplifiers and pedals for Joe Bonamassa lives in the same small city as I do.

[@johnagius1662]

Its great to see such a down to earth fellow who has worked so hard to become such a fantastic player and entertainer.

[@jimmiecampbell4357]

I couldn't play Chopsticks" with 2 years of lessons. But ran across this listening to Joe's music. I enjoyed every minute of it. You're a good Joe, Joe.

[@jojojojojojojojojojojojob]

the guy live and breath guitars its outstanding.. i came in late to the party but im in love with guitars for about 4 years now

[@jtweito]

this is the most legit guitar player I've ever seen. great film.

[@TheDeadman419]

"This is all American history. Every nut, screw, bolt, capacitor . . . this light switch looks like it's from China but I got that with the house . . ." Joe's low key pretty funny. He seems like one of the few idols I'd want to meet cause he'd actually turn out to be a nice guy

[@malelemonade5979]

This is one of my favorite videos of all time. I get so cozy watching his collection of beautiful instruments in his house. Can’t wait to go on my first Guitar Safari💛 Thanks Joe for sharing

[@69fastfurious]

Mr Joe Bonamassa, just found this video doc about your “collection “ of guitars , Amp’s etc I’m amazed about how many pieces of historical material you have and play on your supposed Museum of Music Instruments, I was aspecting that you have everything like in museum etc. but when you start to plug in man its magic throw my ears ! Well done 👏 Mr Joe Bonamassa! Respect! 💯🔝🙏

[@IFIXATVS]

Wow. I will be watching this a few more times. Never followed him as a musician but his love for his craft is amazing.

[@bluesdog88]

Best man cave ever!!!

[@buddy8225]

I love all things vintage. Just seeing all those amps and guitars, man I was in heaven. 😀

[@kimosabi860]

Thanks for the amazing tour Joe. I am a fan of who you are for life.

[@blake2456]

"Hold on, I'm just going to lay down this insane lick like it's nothing because I'm Joe Bonamassa"

[@nocuh]

Magnificent collection. It's tragic when historic, great-sounding instruments wind up in shadowboxes as some fancy man's conversation piece instead of a hungry player's hands.

[@pupiloslash]

would you gig with a 1959 gibson ?

[@nocuh]

Highly unlikely; but I would give it regular use in the studio

[@mickeysigrist]

YES

[@anthonycrystal33]

Joe is one spoiled White Boy!

[@philc4520]

He's not spoiled. He earned it.

[@scottabraham9052]

You're an inspiration, Joe. Thanks for what you do.

[@rumblefish9]

You can just see his passion come through when he talks about these guitars.