It always amazes me that Joe can recall the seller, the stories and the yr/month the guitar was produced. Damn, Joe is a encyclopedia of killer cool vintage guitars!
In a "television" production usually those details are looked at and everything is planned out to a degree before the camera rolls. I'm sure that as many amps that are in his collection he can't keep track of the provenance of every single one, especially while touring, etc. @@nimitz1739
I love how respectful guy in the black T shirt is. Asks if he can pick up the guitar after Joe says pick it up. Holds it by the rear strap button and the neck with his left hand always wrapped around the neck. I respect that, a lot.
How does Joe have this much money? Does he buy and sell successfully all the time to finance the regular purchase of $30k-$60k guitars? Or does he just make a lot more money than I thought from working his ass off on the road every year? How does he ensure the security of all of this gear?…he has to feel a little uncomfortable knowing that his places would be a high value target for thieves…
He's fully independent and his team books all the venues instead of working through a promoter. A lot more work than going the label/promotor/Live Nation route, but you keep all the proceeds of your work. Obviously that doesn't work for every artist, but for someone like Joe who knows he can sell tickets, he can make it work. @@libertineme
@@libertinemeREALLY good contract, his own production company, he sells (sorry joe) too much merch. He sells some of his stuff but doesn't do it to flip. As for security he has at least one of his security team that are ex secret service (or similar, im sure he said in an old video) I am sure that will help w the insurance as well as the piece of mind! I am guessing he will also have security at his houses on the coasts/lock ups when not there because their sallery is prolly less than what the insurance premiums would be if they weren't there (if that makes sense)
@@matthewrotherham1 His merch division simply gone nuts. They produced ANYTHING with JB name on it and the newsletter went violently crazy. Sometimes 1 or 2 newsletter per day via email about "news' merch tour info or just another "new video"
Let's be real. If there's a human being that deserves this is Joe. I saw him for the first time in 2009. With the yellow glasses. The Gibson signature goldtop Les Paul with black parts. Then I listen to his first concert in the Royal Albert Hall, playing with Clapton. He is one of the best guitar players in the world and he earned every penny to buy this since he was a child. So, for the haters... It's just ENVY.
@@1LouderSoundI can't believe you are comparing John Mayer to Joe Bonamassa. Mayer became a pop star. I highly doubt that Bonamassa has any interest in becoming a pop star or doing the celebrity thing. People like Joe because he is normal and they can relate to him. When John Mayer is going to Puff Daddy's freak-off parties, Joe is home playing with his toys or checking out a show.
@@drsrsv8884 I gave props to other artists. John Mayer specifically. Obviously, you have selective reading comprehension like most people on the internet. English must be hard for your small brain to process. I’m a Film/TV post audio engineer with over 100 Film/TV credits, and work at some of the most legendary studios. Prior to that I spent 12 yrs as a touring musician and guitar/bass tech for major label bands, and prior to that I worked in Theatre/Live sound for several years. I’ve been working in the entertainment industry in some form for 28 yrs…right out of high school. I’ve never worked some shit job in fast food or retail. But nice try. 🖕🏽😂🖕🏽
"Hey Joe, mind if I use the bathroom?" "Yeah, it's over there behind the stack of Marshalls, to the left of the stack of Tweeds, to the right of the hall full of Strats, behind the room full of Bursts, in back of the pallet full of Explorers, behind the stacks of Super Reverbs, to the left of the Brownfaces next to the tower of Silverfaces......"
Joe remembers every story from his collection. Grateful for such a special person preserving all top tier instruments. Hopefully he builds a pyramid of all the gear he has
I like this video very mutsch, so incredible knowledge he has. I like this video very mutsch and Joe bonamassa is one of my idols, he can play blues very good.🤗
How in the hell do you go to this place?And not have a heart attack and you have to sit down and have a drink of water? As guitar collector I would have to sit down and take a minute. And then keep going and going and going. Fall in love with joe All over again
I just got my first Gibson les Paul at 57 as a retirement gift to myself so it's ok to have 1 anyway have a good day tomorrow it's a little after midnight where I'm posting from
@@rayfabris2512 I'm not a Les Paul or a Gibson guy for that matter... However, I respect ghe hustle sir! If it makes you happy and you enjoy it then that's all that matters. My plan for my retirement guitar is a PRS Private Stock of some sort. I've still got another 28 years to save up and figure it out though! 😂😂 Enjoy the guitar brother, keep rockin!!! 🤘
Don Randall was Leo’s marketing manager and business partner it was Don that was responsible for the instruments names . He was the one that came up with the broadcaster name that was later changed to telecaster . He also named the Strat and a few others . I was lucky enough to meet Don in the later 1990’s and he told me the story .. his long time accountant is still alive and worked for him for many years up until his passing. Same Don Randall is responsible for Randall Amplifiers.:) hope you all stay blessed .
Damn Joe that is the absolute finest guitar collection I've ever seen . Nice job brother. Your like a proud parent showing your well mannered children.😮😮😮😊
Joe - "You'll see them in sun burst, you'll see them in Cherry, and you'll like see them in like...shit brown" LOL, love Joe's honesty and no better person to have these treasures. Thanks for the video Chicago!
Joe..i am so impressed. Watching your facial expression SHARING the histories and STORIES of each guitar. It is touching. You can feel the love and the joy it brings you. I say its time for BONAMASSA MUSEUM!!!
Really fun video to watch. I have 100% respect for Joe. He hasn't been given anything and had to pay his dues to be where he's at. For many who play guitar and eventually felt the pressure to go to college for a "real job", he embodies the childhood guitar dream!
I couldn't be happier for this video!! Plus, the fact that it's almost an hour long is icing on the cake. Joe's encyclopedic wisdom and experience with guitars and gear is amazing. Would love to have the chance to walk thru his collection!!
I have been following joe since 2013 When I WAS 5! I would always put on a little joe show at my home for my parents. I have seen Joe Live 5 times. and I think I am going to see him in Pennsylvania again this year in the summer!
Hey Joe(Where you going with that gun in your hand?) I know, that's cheesy.....Thank you for all you do by keeping the history of the guitar known to the public. I don't know if you remember me, but I saw you in Atlanta many years ago and I came on your bus and we talked about NASA for quite a while. I think I gave you a shuttle tile and some other things. I was in NASA Rescue during the Shuttle Launches. I have been a fan since you were an embryo. You truly are the ambassador of the blues. Love ya Joe...GOD bless you...
Joe is a living encyclopedia about guitars. And to remember when and where he bought them truly amazing. I have a hard time remembering what I had for breakfast 😂 👍✌️☮️
Fascinating video. I don't think that there has been an interview or video before where Joe talks so openly about prices. Not only the market prices, but the prices that he actually paid. Fascinating stuff. Regardless if you like his music, you have to acknowledge that the dude is a global treasure. The passion he has for the instrument is amazing and contagious. Anyone who helps to spread the joy of good music and good instruments is good in my books.
“Just use a Sharpie for that. Nobody will know” said the Chicago Music Exchange guy. Come on really! Black light would show that it was no original and destroy the value. That said, I do like buy /used from CME. Great store but maybe not vintage anymore.
What is the insurance premium on that place? What happens if there's a sink hole and swallows Nerdville? Or a fire? I always look at the possible loss if catastrophe shows up unannounced and definitely unwanted. All that history, in one place? All lost? Pray that never happens. No lost treasure, please.
people keep hating on joe for no reason but he is literally living the dream.. rocking the blues everywhere and buying expensive gear here and there.. its wild..
I honestly didn't think it was even possible for me to like Joe more than I already do. OMG, you guys killed it, just AMAZING. I've never seen JB more comfortable or reveal more before this... ever. I watch all his stuff. It's amazing. He reminds me of myself back in the day on the trading floor (CBOE) We did that buy em motion thing with our hands for everything. After a good day, I'd see a car on the drive home, walk in and just say, I'll take it while doing the buy em hands motion. Dave knows what I'm talking about. LOL That collection is way more spectacular than I'd ever imagined. Again CME guys, you absolutely killed it!!!! This might be the best overall collection video I've ever watched, and I watch most. Thanks for making and sharing this guys. I'm still pissed at Dave for selling Reverb though. LOLOL Cheers to Team CME, the best music store in the USA by a long shot.
I just hope Mr. Bonamassa has an incredible fire protection around his house, because there is so much beautiful craftsmanship in this house in form of musical instruments, amps etc. that it needs solid protection....no to mention that it is probably worth many many millions of $......
Sounds like Joe needs an excel sheet to document every piece of gear he has lol. Such a giant in the industry always pumped seeing any piece of his collection.
One of the most engrossing 55 minutes of my life. The look and smell of those vintage guitars and cases that I frivolously flipped ten years ago makes me weep... but I remember them.
Fantastic video, absolutely loved this! Hopefully there will be more collection videos coming soon! These are so much fun to watch, and always so informative. Love all you guys, and also appreciate staying out of Joe’s way and letting him babble. He’s got a lot of cool stories
There are collectors with a lot more money than Joe, and there are collectors who got into it back when 50s Fenders and Gibsons were cheap. You'll probably never see their collections, though.
What a collection! AND Joe is a great guy. I'm listening to his recent concert in England right now. He is fabulous and so his his all star band. Great Blues Concert. British Blues Explosion.
I don’t give a shit what the negative pablum is that anybody says about gear, or history or the individuals who keep the landscape lit; pay attention enlightenment is fading. Pay attention because these are the people who are gonna make it possible for the future archeological discoveries to exist on this level. The future is inevitable but not the past. Wake up! JOE’S harsh but he ain’t wrong. Craftsmanship only speaks through the people who speak Through it.
Yah, we get it. Joe has boatloads of gear. On the one hand, I guess it’s cool that he’s preserved all this stuff in his personal museum. On the other, any single piece of his equipment would be any other player’s crown jewel, and see lots of time in that person’s hand. So it’s kind of a shame he hoards them all. And besides all that, Joe always sounds like he’s playing a PRS through a Katana. 😂YMMV.
If you ever need an heir I have children and grand children.😅 We're big fans (like countless orhers) my 6 year old grandson says hes gonna play like Joe. The 16 year old grandson is good and still trying to be exceptional like you. I gave them a mini strat and a 2nd year mid 80's MIM strat. Thank you for an evening of fun. We love your channel and videos. Thanks for being an inspiration to me (citizen joe) and my off spring. You're a blessing to us❤...😂
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This was great. Just a bunch of guitar nerds geeking out at some of the rarest guitars in the world. Real and unfltered.
Is this a guest cottage on a compound? It's too filled with gear to allow Joe to live there. Great video, thanks for sharing it.
I’m 😮
omfg you are using Led Zeppelin music.. you guys must be rich...
"Want me to just pull some random shit out and see what your reactions are?" Love it!
The words, "random shit" really don't apply....LMAO
Just amazing..when is the nerdville hardcover book of the collection coming out? How about 3? One on guitars one on amps one on all the memorabilia 😊
Fantastic! Beautiful! I'm in awe! 🎸🎶
😂 one of, if not the best guide video's I've seen in a long time!
Thank you!
@@chicagomusicexchange No, thank you !
Some people collect vintage old one lunger engines...and some people collect this or that! PeAcE
we need a book of his collection!
This was fun to watch
It always amazes me that Joe can recall the seller, the stories and the yr/month the guitar was produced. Damn, Joe is a encyclopedia of killer cool vintage guitars!
they probably prep before they roll tape.
@@RhythmiconsThat’s just from his memory. Musicians have good memory. You kind of have to to ply music good.
In a "television" production usually those details are looked at and everything is planned out to a degree before the camera rolls. I'm sure that as many amps that are in his collection he can't keep track of the provenance of every single one, especially while touring, etc. @@nimitz1739
thats the passion mate.
Joe is great. Ok got it 👍 😊
Joe wearing a Marty Schwartz hat just shows you the power of the internet and shows that YOU can make it! Awesome
I had to come to the comments because I was like "There's no way that's a Marty Schwartz hat." lol
Yeah I thought it was an R.Crumb hat at first...
Marty has 4 million subscribers. I love Joe's sense of brotherhood
Coffee Table Book, Joe
About guitars as coffee tables?
Burst believers is a coffee table book featuring him!
I’ve been saying that !! Must have the stories behind the buy and guitar though !! That’s interesting as heck !!
YES !!
I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Joe clearly loves showing his collection to enthusiast. This is his drug of choice.
I love how respectful guy in the black T shirt is. Asks if he can pick up the guitar after Joe says pick it up. Holds it by the rear strap button and the neck with his left hand always wrapped around the neck. I respect that, a lot.
Yeah those other guys made me cringe a few times.. that one guy actually tried to play the one p90 with original "hifi" strings
@@MrMd5555 same. It was making my heart sink and it wasn't even my guitar
Joe doesn't usually talk prices. I feel like this is one of his most forthcoming videos about his collection.
How does Joe have this much money? Does he buy and sell successfully all the time to finance the regular purchase of $30k-$60k guitars? Or does he just make a lot more money than I thought from working his ass off on the road every year? How does he ensure the security of all of this gear?…he has to feel a little uncomfortable knowing that his places would be a high value target for thieves…
He's fully independent and his team books all the venues instead of working through a promoter.
A lot more work than going the label/promotor/Live Nation route, but you keep all the proceeds of your work.
Obviously that doesn't work for every artist, but for someone like Joe who knows he can sell tickets, he can make it work.
@@libertineme
@@libertinemeREALLY good contract, his own production company, he sells (sorry joe) too much merch.
He sells some of his stuff but doesn't do it to flip.
As for security he has at least one of his security team that are ex secret service (or similar, im sure he said in an old video)
I am sure that will help w the insurance as well as the piece of mind! I am guessing he will also have security at his houses on the coasts/lock ups when not there because their sallery is prolly less than what the insurance premiums would be if they weren't there (if that makes sense)
@@matthewrotherham1 Awesome, substantive reply. Thank you!
@@matthewrotherham1 His merch division simply gone nuts. They produced ANYTHING with JB name on it and the newsletter went violently crazy. Sometimes 1 or 2 newsletter per day via email about "news' merch tour info or just another "new video"
Let's be real. If there's a human being that deserves this is Joe.
I saw him for the first time in 2009. With the yellow glasses. The Gibson signature goldtop Les Paul with black parts. Then I listen to his first concert in the Royal Albert Hall, playing with Clapton.
He is one of the best guitar players in the world and he earned every penny to buy this since he was a child.
So, for the haters... It's just ENVY.
@@1LouderSoundI can't believe you are comparing John Mayer to Joe Bonamassa. Mayer became a pop star. I highly doubt that Bonamassa has any interest in becoming a pop star or doing the celebrity thing. People like Joe because he is normal and they can relate to him. When John Mayer is going to Puff Daddy's freak-off parties, Joe is home playing with his toys or checking out a show.
@@drsrsv8884 I gave props to other artists. John Mayer specifically. Obviously, you have selective reading comprehension like most people on the internet. English must be hard for your small brain to process.
I’m a Film/TV post audio engineer with over 100 Film/TV credits, and work at some of the most legendary studios. Prior to that I spent 12 yrs as a touring musician and guitar/bass tech for major label bands, and prior to that I worked in Theatre/Live sound for several years. I’ve been working in the entertainment industry in some form for 28 yrs…right out of high school. I’ve never worked some shit job in fast food or retail. But nice try. 🖕🏽😂🖕🏽
@@drsrsv8884 aren't you spending your time hating on someone you disagreed with instead of improving yourself?
"Hey Joe, mind if I use the bathroom?"
"Yeah, it's over there behind the stack of Marshalls, to the left of the stack of Tweeds, to the right of the hall full of Strats, behind the room full of Bursts, in back of the pallet full of Explorers, behind the stacks of Super Reverbs, to the left of the Brownfaces next to the tower of Silverfaces......"
I enjoyed Joe at his most candid I've seen him
The bit about Norm around 45:00 was great, Joe's so relaxed and talkative here! Great video
My thoughts exactly, so cool to share history
Joe remembers every story from his collection. Grateful for such a special person preserving all top tier instruments. Hopefully he builds a pyramid of all the gear he has
Glad that the larger crew got to go and see this. Joe is a great ambassador and generous with his time and guitars.
I like this video very mutsch, so incredible knowledge he has. I like this video very mutsch and Joe bonamassa is one of my idols, he can play blues very good.🤗
Joe Bonamassa is the best friend any of us guitar geeks ever had! He's like having your own personal super star as a buddy!~
That was the most incredible tour of guitars and stories. Thanks for sharing, Joe!
How in the hell do you go to this place?And not have a heart attack and you have to sit down and have a drink of water? As guitar collector I would have to sit down and take a minute. And then keep going and going and going. Fall in love with joe All over again
As a 56 year old guitar geek that doesn't own any expensive guitars anymore this was incredible to watch. Thanks Joe
I just got my first Gibson les Paul at 57 as a retirement gift to myself so it's ok to have 1 anyway have a good day tomorrow it's a little after midnight where I'm posting from
Same age here. Just started taking guitar lessons. Have 8 guitars and 2 pedals 1 Amp but, already ½deaf
@@missingremote4388 Rock On my friend
@@rayfabris2512 I'm not a Les Paul or a Gibson guy for that matter... However, I respect ghe hustle sir! If it makes you happy and you enjoy it then that's all that matters.
My plan for my retirement guitar is a PRS Private Stock of some sort. I've still got another 28 years to save up and figure it out though! 😂😂
Enjoy the guitar brother, keep rockin!!! 🤘
@@MainPrism it does, but that prs are cool so keep Rockin bro
Don Randall was Leo’s marketing manager and business partner it was Don that was responsible for the instruments names . He was the one that came up with the broadcaster name that was later changed to telecaster . He also named the Strat and a few others . I was lucky enough to meet Don in the later 1990’s and he told me the story .. his long time accountant is still alive and worked for him for many years up until his passing. Same Don Randall is responsible for Randall Amplifiers.:) hope you all stay blessed .
Wow. Thanks for the information. I didn’t know any of that. Good stuff
I never quite got Joe and the whole collector thing, but seeing him get visibly emotional going over the Howard Reed strat, I think I understand now.
Oh my God!… this is unbelievable.. seriously.. I’m rarely speechless, but… wow 🙏☘️☘️☘️
You gotta love Joe B. Greatest vintage collector of all time. GAS we all have but, Joe excels at it.
how could anyone hate Joe? This man is doing everything for the guitar community.
Except good songs. The most important thing to engage people
@InjectBleach-em9tg why stop there? Go all the way for the rusty trombone!
@@paternuinListen to his work on Black Country Communion which is stellar. New BCC album out next month!
I don’t think anyone hates him, they’re just envious that he has all the gear AND the talent….
@@paternuin Good point, Songwriting is a gift.
Damn Joe that is the absolute finest guitar collection I've ever seen . Nice job brother. Your like a proud parent showing your well mannered children.😮😮😮😊
Joe - "You'll see them in sun burst, you'll see them in Cherry, and you'll like see them in like...shit brown" LOL, love Joe's honesty and no better person to have these treasures. Thanks for the video Chicago!
Joe..i am so impressed. Watching your facial expression SHARING the histories and STORIES of each guitar. It is touching. You can feel the love and the joy it brings you. I say its time for BONAMASSA MUSEUM!!!
The way Joe recalls Jay Jay French’s LP serial number…. Astounding knowledge and passion for his craft and the tools of his trade.
That blew my mind. I can barely remember the first 3 serial letters/numbers on my 79 Strat and I've had it since the late 90s😂
Joe needs to make a book about this collection!
Really fun video to watch. I have 100% respect for Joe. He hasn't been given anything and had to pay his dues to be where he's at. For many who play guitar and eventually felt the pressure to go to college for a "real job", he embodies the childhood guitar dream!
The best 55 minutes I have spent in a long, long, long time. Thank you so much, Joe. Truly enjoyed the video….
When Joe liquidates his collection, the market's gonna crash
Love seeing how much Joe loves telling the stories behind these guitars.
When Joe opened the case to the Tuxedo ES-355 I froze !...Good god almighty what a precious guitar ! ...I love Joe's collector spirit ! Thank You !
@@slimlinebond I've got a Cherry ES-335 , I'de love to get a BLACK one as well...OOF ! Thanks for the inform .
I couldn't be happier for this video!! Plus, the fact that it's almost an hour long is icing on the cake. Joe's encyclopedic wisdom and experience with guitars and gear is amazing. Would love to have the chance to walk thru his collection!!
I have been following joe since 2013 When I WAS 5! I would always put on a little joe show at my home for my parents. I have seen Joe Live 5 times. and I think I am going to see him in Pennsylvania again this year in the summer!
Hey Joe(Where you going with that gun in your hand?) I know, that's cheesy.....Thank you for all you do by keeping the history of the guitar known to the public. I don't know if you remember me, but I saw you in Atlanta many years ago and I came on your bus and we talked about NASA for quite a while. I think I gave you a shuttle tile and some other things. I was in NASA Rescue during the Shuttle Launches. I have been a fan since you were an embryo. You truly are the ambassador of the blues. Love ya Joe...GOD bless you...
Holy crap, incredible, vintage gear. My gawd. Blowing our minds here. Love the array of tweed Fenders amps! Thank you for the tour.
Thanks for sharing some of your collection with us Joe. I love seeing these historical instruments preserved so well.
Joe is a living encyclopedia about guitars. And to remember when and where he bought them truly amazing. I have a hard time remembering what I had for breakfast 😂 👍✌️☮️
Love Joe's hat!
Finally another nerdville video I've seen all the previous ones like 20 times
Fascinating video. I don't think that there has been an interview or video before where Joe talks so openly about prices. Not only the market prices, but the prices that he actually paid. Fascinating stuff. Regardless if you like his music, you have to acknowledge that the dude is a global treasure. The passion he has for the instrument is amazing and contagious. Anyone who helps to spread the joy of good music and good instruments is good in my books.
A privilege to see some of his collection thanks.
I can't think of an overall finer collection...woah. Thanks for the glimpse, Joe! 🤤
Another Grand Slam from one of the greatest guitar players and collectors. AWESOME!!
Heavily bloated indulgence.I LOVE IT! I just looked at it, and it blew my eyeballs' 😮❤taste buds away!
“Just use a Sharpie for that. Nobody will know” said the Chicago Music Exchange guy. Come on really! Black light would show that it was no original and destroy the value. That said, I do like buy /used from CME. Great store but maybe not vintage anymore.
Love these videos. Best part is how he can remember where he bought em..
Love the Marty Schwartz lid, too
This is pure Joe „Music Guitar Love“ - unfiltered as he is ❤ 🎸
Joy to watch. Thanks from Germany.
But that Marty cap made me scream 😂
If your wife or partner says you have too many guitars and amps just show her Joe's Collection and say "please I've got room to grow" 🙂
Vintage guitar vernacular. Every time you say l or that’s or this you follow up with
f U c k l N 🤔
Coz hoowoardin' its f U c k l N awesome ya'll
Thanks for letting us tag along. That was a delight
Serious GAS, someone needs hoarder therapy.😮
The depth of Joe's obsession keeps going deeper and deeper and deeper. its a museum.
A couple museums as there are 2 Nerdville locations. 😂😂
Yes, That's what we thought
The most knowledgeable vintage guitar dude in the world. Got to love the passion and his complete obsession .😂
What is the insurance premium on that place? What happens if there's a sink hole and swallows Nerdville? Or a fire? I always look at the possible loss if catastrophe shows up unannounced and definitely unwanted. All that history, in one place? All lost? Pray that never happens. No lost treasure, please.
I've thought about that as well.
lets hope he is as obsessed with fire-security, as he is with guitars
Joe seems so humble,he knows what he wants and gets exactly what he wants.
people keep hating on joe for no reason but he is literally living the dream.. rocking the blues everywhere and buying expensive gear here and there.. its wild..
I honestly didn't think it was even possible for me to like Joe more than I already do. OMG, you guys killed it, just AMAZING. I've never seen JB more comfortable or reveal more before this... ever. I watch all his stuff. It's amazing. He reminds me of myself back in the day on the trading floor (CBOE) We did that buy em motion thing with our hands for everything. After a good day, I'd see a car on the drive home, walk in and just say, I'll take it while doing the buy em hands motion. Dave knows what I'm talking about. LOL That collection is way more spectacular than I'd ever imagined. Again CME guys, you absolutely killed it!!!! This might be the best overall collection video I've ever watched, and I watch most. Thanks for making and sharing this guys. I'm still pissed at Dave for selling Reverb though. LOLOL Cheers to Team CME, the best music store in the USA by a long shot.
Thank you! Much appreciated! 🤘🤘
Love how this felt more of a hang with friends, versus a standard interview.
Great video guys!
Had to keep backing up the video and watch again to actually take in all that was being said about each guitar. Stunning display. Incredible video.
Thanks for watching!
I just hope Mr. Bonamassa has an incredible fire protection around his house, because there is so much beautiful craftsmanship in this house in form of musical instruments, amps etc. that it needs solid protection....no to mention that it is probably worth many many millions of $......
Yeah, I don't know how much of this stuff just sits out in the open like this. Seems pretty risky to me.
I love the end! Joe really is a fantastic custodian of these fine guitars and amps!
How’s it sound though? Sounds like a f**kin Telecaster for sure when Joe plays it
LMAO
Man, I love the no filter conversation. Also the Norm gossip.
Makes you wonder if Joe forgot this was being filmed
lol this might get taken down. Some personal stuff talked about here hahaha I think he did forget he was being filmed
this is f'n nuts. good job boys. that tuxedo 355 is INSANE!
Thank you! Yeah that was my personal favorite for sure!
I appreciate these videos so much ❤
Soo cool he's done This.. also pretty sure this is a psychological disorder hahaha
Sounds like Joe needs an excel sheet to document every piece of gear he has lol. Such a giant in the industry always pumped seeing any piece of his collection.
He has an excel sheet in his head.
This must be the heaven, that everyone is talking about. 😇
Dude is a legend. What a Collection. What an achievement.
One of the most engrossing 55 minutes of my life. The look and smell of those vintage guitars and cases that I frivolously flipped ten years ago makes me weep... but I remember them.
Fantastic video, absolutely loved this! Hopefully there will be more collection videos coming soon! These are so much fun to watch, and always so informative. Love all you guys, and also appreciate staying out of Joe’s way and letting him babble. He’s got a lot of cool stories
Hey Nathaniel, was this a sensory overload experience like going to the Louvre? What an amazing collection!
Absolutely incredible!
Joe "F bomb" Bonamassa..😂
I doubt if there’s anyone in the world with a collection like that…
Love it
There are collectors with a lot more money than Joe, and there are collectors who got into it back when 50s Fenders and Gibsons were cheap. You'll probably never see their collections, though.
Joe cusses like a sailor on a shore pass
I would never go anywhere but that room. Dude man is like, it may be my favorite, Joe, were not done yet. 😂
Totally reminds me of The Nigel scene in Spinal Tap 😅
Do you think any of Joe's amps go to 11?
What a collection! AND Joe is a great guy. I'm listening to his recent concert in England right now. He is fabulous and so his his all star band. Great Blues Concert. British Blues Explosion.
Here I thought we had reached a Joe saturation point like 5 years ago. This dude is more influencer of gear than influence of playing.
100%. I never listen to his music but I watch all of his gear collection videos.
It’s all about the $$$
Buy buy and keep buying.
jesus christ, no wonder amp prices are through the roof. bonamassa is singlehandidly creating a shortage on the market by sitting on all that gear.
That fact the guy is wearing a hat with @martyswartz on it is great for the guy 😮guitar legend to guitar legend
The breadth of Joes knowledge is mind blowing
I don’t give a shit what the negative pablum is that anybody says about gear, or history or the individuals who keep the landscape lit; pay attention enlightenment is fading. Pay attention because these are the people who are gonna make it possible for the future archeological discoveries to exist on this level. The future is inevitable but not the past. Wake up! JOE’S harsh but he ain’t wrong. Craftsmanship only speaks through the people who speak Through it.
Dammit i love when we get Joe Bonamassa videos
Joe dropping all those F bombs makes me respect him even more.
Joe evidently loves the “F” word as much as he loves guitars
10:00 i think i would faint if i was there, im almost getting anxiety just watching those 3 guitars being passed around in such a tight space 😃
Nothing to do with Joe... But I had no idea he was making so much money playing "blues". Crazy.
Nice content but hard to watch with the poor lighting. I'll never understand why people insist on shooting toward a bright open window.
Yah, we get it. Joe has boatloads of gear. On the one hand, I guess it’s cool that he’s preserved all this stuff in his personal museum. On the other, any single piece of his equipment would be any other player’s crown jewel, and see lots of time in that person’s hand. So it’s kind of a shame he hoards them all. And besides all that, Joe always sounds like he’s playing a PRS through a Katana. 😂YMMV.
Other people could have bought these guitars, you know?
If you ever need an heir I have children and grand children.😅 We're big fans (like countless orhers) my 6 year old grandson says hes gonna play like Joe. The 16 year old grandson is good and still trying to be exceptional like you. I gave them a mini strat and a 2nd year mid 80's MIM strat. Thank you for an evening of fun. We love your channel and videos. Thanks for being an inspiration to me (citizen joe) and my off spring. You're a blessing to us❤...😂