Joe Bonamassa

As posted on Instagram, Joe Bonamassa owns a collection of 1962 and 1963 era Fender amps which he recalls have a chocolate color. Among the collection is a Super Reverb Combo Amp.

Guitar of the week #7 on Joe's official site is a custom Gibson Skylark. Joe says about the guitar "This is a Gibson Skylark another one and only. This is a guitar that Chris Swope built while he was at Gibson Custom. It was sent to me in early 2007. I used and continue to use it. Most audibly on 'One of these Days' from the album 'Live from Nowhere in Particular'"

On his website, Joe Bonamassa talks about his Gibson Polaris, saying:

"A true Pawn Star this one is. An early 1962 Polaris White Gibson SG special purchased in Fort Wayne Indiana at B and B pawn and loan. I was faced with an hour of drum sound checking so I decided along with my tech Mike to walk a few blocks and see my old friends at B and B. I was stunned to find this ultra rare and mint example had sat there unsold for 5 years!!! I bought it on the spot hooked my pals up with some tickets and promised them I’d play it at the gig a few hours later. I’ve now used that guitar on 5 tours and an album. Everybody wins on this deal."

On the Clearsonic website, they write "This shield was built to Joe's specifications. It is the perfect size for cabinets and combos with 4-12' or 4-10" speakers, but works great with other sizes as well. Joe uses one of these shields to cover (2) 4x10 cabinets set up side-by-side."

"1959 Gibson ES-345 I bought this guitar in 1997 for three thousand dollars from the original owner. It has only been used once in the studio and rarely live. Two PAF’s sound great. You can hear this guitar very clearly on my version of “So Many Roads” off the You and Me record." Taken from Joe Bonamassa's website.

"This is a 1971 Fender Jaguar in candy apple red finish with a matching headstock. A cool surf guitar. I recommend ample amounts of reverb from your twin with this guitar. Surfs up ladies and gents." Mentioned on Joe Bonamassa's website.

"This is a 1957 Rickenbacker Combo 400. One of the rarest and perhaps most unusual in my collection. This 3/4 guitar sports the horseshoe pickup. Most commonly found on lap steels. 1950?s Rickenbackers epitomize what quality and innovation that make vintage guitars so desirable." Joe Bonamassa displays his guitars on his website.

"This is a Gibson Bona-Byrd. The one and possibly only. Built by the Gibson Custom shop at my request. It’s a wonderful hybrid between a Les Paul and a Firebird 1. You will be able to see this guitar in my new DVD Live at the Beacon." Taken from Joe Bonamassa's website.

In this article, by Guitar Player, there is this picture of Joe, under which it reads, "Joe Bonamassa Plays a Vintage Gibson Style U Harp Guitar from 1919."

“1955 Gibson Les Paul Custom fretless wonder. Mr. Polfus’s favorite version of his signature model. His theory and correctly so was the lower the frets the lower the action hence the faster you play. He was right until the advent of extreme bending of strings in the blues rock world made the custom in its stock forum virtually unplayable. This particular guitar is a ok not a spectacular version of the 55 Custom. Proving not everything old is great," Joe Bonomassa says, on his website.

"A 1932 Martin 0-17 mahogany guitar that bellows like it’s 3 times its size. This particular guitar was the star of the recent acoustic tour and Vienna Opera House show and film shoot. It sounds like 10 cannons unleashed against Old Ironsides during the battle of Tripoli Harbor… Fans of 1930?s Martins always rave about the dynamic range and volume of that particular pre-war era… Not being an acoustic specialist myself, never bought into the myth until I bought into this guitar. I found “Old Ironsides” as an unclaimed repair at my friend David Neely’s Shop in Hollywood Ca. He was nice enough to facilitate the deal with the very hard to find owners.. It’s a fantastic guitar that inspired and helped me write the song “Dislocated Boy”," says Joe Bonomassa, on his website.

"1953 Gibson L-7 non cutaway. Talk about an honest guitar. This guy gives you no help at all. The mid level arch top made by Gibson during these times. The Super 400 being the top of the line and the L-50 being the entry levee. It has a stark midrange, very little bass and limited high end. To the ears it doesn’t sound very pleasing or full range so to speak. The genius of these guitars pre-amplification and into the rock and roll age (the first amps showed up in the early to mid 1930?s) was their ability to be featured on a bandstand without plugging in competing with the horns and drums of that era. Believe me my grandfather was a trumpet player and they are loud…!!! So grab this guitar, your tuxedo, your music stand and charts and live life like Charlie Christian, Bob Bain, and the cast of great swing and jazz players that made the music America danced to for several generations," Joe Bonamassa says, on his website.

"2003 Gibson J-45 presentation model. This is a guitar that’s been on loan to me for a couple of years from the fine folks at Gibson. I used this guitar most recently on the acoustic tour in Europe. It is a wonderfully made guitar and is a testament to the skills and craftsmanship of the modern Gibson guitars. But shhhhhhh don’t tell anybody I still have it! I might have to give it back!" says Joe Bonamassa, on his website.

"1961 Guild X-375 'The poor man’s Gibson Switchmaster. At this time the triple pickup mania was in full swing. Fender was dominating the solid body with Gibson 10 years into the ES-5 and ultimately the Switchmaster. Rickenbacker, Kay, Burns and Guild were quick to respond. Early Guild guitars are really underrated. They feature fantastic build quality and very nicely voiced pickups. One of my dream guitars would be a 1962 blonde Duane Eddy model with DeArmond pickups. Clean original Guilds like this one in the picture are hard to find but don’t command huge vintage price tags. In the era of inflation… These are a great guitar at a bargain price,'" Joe Bonamassa says, on his website.

This is Joe's signature model of the PDI-03 rack mount which he has been using for years in his live rig.

A vintage Fender Twin Amp that Joe recent added to his collection

During Bonamassa's 2009 tour, he used a 2290 in his rack, which is seen at 3:38.

During Bonamassa's 2013 tour, he used the compressor/preamp exclusively for his acoustic guitars.

minute 4:35 "pog addict"

minute 0:51 he show the amps... is the red one

"Also not to exclude the Gibson fans out of the mid to late 60's party we are having on this fine Friday afternoon. Here is a quartet of custom color Gibson guitars from 1965 thru 1968. Left to Right: 67 Black Trini Lopez, 65 Pelham Blue EB-OF, 68 SG in unfaded Pelham Blue and thanks to my friends Trevor and Jay a killer 68 sparkling Burgundy unfaded as well ES-335 TD. Enjoy!"

In an Instagram post, Joe Bonamassa showcases his '64 Fender Vibroverb alongside two black guitars: a '66 Trini Lopez and a '60 Les Paul Standard, known as the "Blackburst" 0-0162.

In this photo, in the upper centre, Roland AF-110 BeeBaa fuzz pedal can be seen.

At 13:09 in the video, Joe talks about his 1966 Seafoam Green Jazzmaster.

Joe published this video in his Instagram account using this vintage guitar.

Crossroads 2010 - "Going Down" - Joe Bonamassa, Pino Daniele & Robert Randolph

"'Truth be told, I think it's the best of the three replica pickup sets I've collaborated on with Duncan.'"

This is Joe Bonamassa´s signature model that he made with Epiphone. I am not sure how often hu uses it, but I know he used it in 2014 when it was realesed.

Listed on Joe's official Dunlop artist page.

Listed on Joe's official Dunlop artist page.