Joe Bonamassa's Tips For Improving Your Guitar Sound

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 273

  • @rickbeato2
    @rickbeato2  7 месяцев назад +5

    Full Interview Here: ruclips.net/video/kUbo8mreVWA/видео.htmlsi=PhK5Adq4OLPMn_BT

  • @joshuagibson2520
    @joshuagibson2520 9 месяцев назад +248

    Im happy that Joe plays a lot in interviews. So many players sit there and hold a guitar and dont play or teach us much of anything.

    • @Blaze-ing
      @Blaze-ing 9 месяцев назад +16

      The Paul Gilbert interview had tons of good stuff!

    • @joshuagibson2520
      @joshuagibson2520 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@Blaze-ing I'll go back and have a rewatch. Thank you.

    • @PeterKKraus
      @PeterKKraus 9 месяцев назад +5

      He's a big time noodler.

    • @valuedhumanoid6574
      @valuedhumanoid6574 9 месяцев назад +3

      To a point. Yes, having the artist actually play is great. Some, and Joe is sometimes guilty of this, play too much. When the interviewer is talking and setting up the next topic, they keep noodling. Like they're bored and not really listening to what's being said. Most of them do it with the volume down and it's more of a "habit" kind of thing. And to be honest, If I had a choice I would rather have that than the ones that sit and don't touch the guitar. Andy Summers did a lot of that. Play one chord then just peter out. I don't remember him playing hardly at all.

    • @joshuagibson2520
      @joshuagibson2520 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@valuedhumanoid6574 I skipped the Andy Summers interview. Lol.

  • @matthewdurham4365
    @matthewdurham4365 9 месяцев назад +102

    I could listen to Joe fiddle around on the guitar all day.

    • @dingbatjack1234
      @dingbatjack1234 8 месяцев назад

      This would be my idea of Chinese water torture

  • @tiffsaver
    @tiffsaver 3 месяца назад +3

    I'm a senior citizen living on Social Security, Rick, so I can't afford anything. But watching your show gives me so much joy that I just wanted to take this opportunity to say "Thank You."

  • @vikiryan822
    @vikiryan822 9 месяцев назад +43

    Joe is always happy to share what he's learned. Master musician yet honest and humble 💙🎸🎶🎤❤️

  • @ByronWarfield
    @ByronWarfield 9 месяцев назад +40

    Being a guitarist that uses a simple rig myself...I have to agree w/ Bonamassa. He's been a brilliant player for a long time!

  • @yestoES355
    @yestoES355 9 месяцев назад +17

    even though i do not like his music, Joe is a great player, geek and I can listen to him talk gear all day. it is great to see passionate people that are successful and Joe definitely deserves it.

  • @ltvddvtl
    @ltvddvtl 7 месяцев назад +3

    The best thing about this clip and the whole Bonamassa interview is seeing how down to earth and overall nice of a person Joe is, combined with Rick's honest reaction to talking to him. In these interview situations one often needs to fake the interest on the actual answers and topic. Just ask anybody who does that for a living. Many times it's another day at the office. But you can truly see Rick's respect , admiration and enthusiasm when talking to Joe. The grins and smiles are all unmistakably genuine. Even if Rick is lucky enough to only interview people he truly admires. Here, even if he wanted he wouldn't be able to hide he's enjoying this exchange way more than anybody ever would just your job. A testament to both men really. Joe humbleness and approachability despite the massive talent makes this easier. But Rick's kid in a candy store enjoyment is never threatened by any attempts of hiding it, which is what somebody with a big ego would do. Because there is none on both sides of the road in this interview. Delightful and informative seldom go together as it does here.

  • @jdbroders64
    @jdbroders64 9 месяцев назад +11

    Bonamassa, such natural brilliance. He's a treasure and I can't get enough of him. What a beautiful soul and presence.

  • @iainbannerman1543
    @iainbannerman1543 9 месяцев назад +10

    I really love that no matter what, Joe will come and talk to both you and us, and be happy. To me he is a true legend.

    • @vikiryan822
      @vikiryan822 6 месяцев назад

      He certainly is 💙🎸🎶🎤❤️

  • @KennethMoyer-t3y
    @KennethMoyer-t3y 9 месяцев назад +6

    A Lowell George mention! It brought a tear to my glass eye!

  • @markjohnson1884
    @markjohnson1884 6 месяцев назад +1

    I saw Joe open for the Stones last week in Seattle and he didn’t disappoint. In fact it was incredible!

  • @dedpoptart
    @dedpoptart 9 месяцев назад +15

    Saw Joe live on Monday in louisville to kick off the tour. Amazing show and what a venue.

  • @RavnerRavner
    @RavnerRavner 8 месяцев назад +50

    "just plug straight in" (To your heavily modified vintage marshall amp in a place that is equipped to handle enormous volume...)

    • @IndianNuclear1
      @IndianNuclear1 8 месяцев назад +6

      Get an attenuator and a combo amp, it’s totally doable

    • @jamescourt2842
      @jamescourt2842 8 месяцев назад

      I Love Joe
      But he’s typical socialist.
      Never wants to admit that he’s got loads money to his fellow musician’s an young inspiring guitarists that haven’t got much cash 😂

    • @JayOneAlumni
      @JayOneAlumni 8 месяцев назад +1

      Sush

    • @user-qr7ee2cp4y
      @user-qr7ee2cp4y 8 месяцев назад +3

      I doubt much of his stuff is "heavily modified ", it's just incredibly collectible

    • @roscius6204
      @roscius6204 8 месяцев назад

      @@IndianNuclear1 Is it though?
      I was going to get one, then when I started researching, I found a lot of varying opinions.
      I've never seen anyone of note using one live, that must say something.

  • @Clarence2Worley
    @Clarence2Worley 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love the shout out to Glenn Hughes. Oneof my favorite rock vocalists

  • @tedrobinson3802
    @tedrobinson3802 6 месяцев назад +1

    I always love these guys that are the best in the world and have no ego.

  • @artisaprimus6306
    @artisaprimus6306 5 месяцев назад

    I dont what other people feel when they watch and listen Joe B playing. I've tried to learn how to play off and on for years. This man is a guitar master and he makes it look easy. What an amazing talent. I just feel silly trying to play afer watching him.

  • @charvDKgtr
    @charvDKgtr 8 месяцев назад +2

    that interview finally got me into Joe Bonamassa. Guy seems to play effortlessly.

    • @vikiryan822
      @vikiryan822 6 месяцев назад

      There is so much music in his mind. 🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶

    • @ExplainedThroughRap
      @ExplainedThroughRap Месяц назад +1

      Watch a live performance of Sloe Gin whichever is the longest you can find 🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸

  • @HereXEG
    @HereXEG 6 месяцев назад +1

    That Les Paul is beautiful and sounds even better. Joe knows how to pick em too!

  • @mathisgobin618
    @mathisgobin618 9 месяцев назад +4

    In my opinion, Joe’s tips and identity are what every guitar player should aim for, efficiency and versatility

  • @timtime9167
    @timtime9167 9 месяцев назад +18

    Front pickup humbucker, you get your Johnny Winter. Nuff said.

  • @reginaldmarcellus5123
    @reginaldmarcellus5123 5 месяцев назад +1

    Nice blue player. Like the way he plays and use the notes.

  • @davidsummerville351
    @davidsummerville351 9 месяцев назад +11

    What a player. Always amazes me.

  • @chrisbenten9971
    @chrisbenten9971 9 месяцев назад +4

    Love these snippets on YT2…would like a segment on improvisation. Joe B sparked the interest.

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 9 месяцев назад +6

    Joe B . Cool on the inside and cool on the outside . A mad man on stage . Blues legend . ✨✨✨🎸✨✨✨🇺🇸🎼🎼🎼

    • @vikiryan822
      @vikiryan822 9 месяцев назад

      So true 💙🎸🎸🎶❤️

  • @carlhungus2521
    @carlhungus2521 8 месяцев назад

    Joe's deadlights......blank stare as he shreds riffs is frightening! He looks like Fedor with a les paul

  • @thegolfingmusician6345
    @thegolfingmusician6345 8 месяцев назад

    Seeing Joe at the Ryman this summer and can’t wait!!!

  • @bdogjr7779
    @bdogjr7779 9 месяцев назад +8

    Bravo RB2🎸《☆》I'm always impressed when players say Back pickup or Front pickup😎It's easy to forget which is which if you're not from the psychedelic 60s✌🏼😁☯️

    • @hausf.kartreit1111
      @hausf.kartreit1111 9 месяцев назад +2

      YaEd King knew that before LYNYRD☠️SKYNYRD even from his time in Strawberry Alarm Clock🌵👍🤠🏜🌵

  • @L.Scott_Music
    @L.Scott_Music 9 месяцев назад

    I marvel at Joe's effortless precision right hand technique.

  • @jimcoppa6946
    @jimcoppa6946 9 месяцев назад +5

    I'm glad you had Joe on because I love the way Joe plays thank you Rick

  • @jalanhart
    @jalanhart 9 месяцев назад

    Joe doesn’t always play this ways in his songs because he has many different tones he can use, but man that British blues thing is perfect with the bridge pickup through the Marshall. Amazing

  • @docwatson6500
    @docwatson6500 8 месяцев назад

    Finally subscribed, and thank you for what you're doing with Beato 2. In a nutshell, I've appreciated Les Paul tone because it's always (from the '60's on) seemed like it channeled the human voice, a soul singing through it whereas, unless heavily effected, a Strat or Tele sounded like an electrified device. Then, of course, there was Freddie King playing small clubs live here in Texas diming a Super and willing his soul through a 335 with metal finger picks, a sound apart like the difference between a flashlight and a welder's arch. A wise man explained to me years ago there are musicians, performers, and entertainers. When we experience a performing musician who is also an entertainer they seem imbued with the Divine and we feel attracted, awed, and blessed. Please take care of yourself so we can enjoy your great work for many years to come. doc

  • @A10-Wart-Hog
    @A10-Wart-Hog 9 месяцев назад +4

    Joe is the best!

  • @damirmilanovic3043
    @damirmilanovic3043 7 месяцев назад +2

    Fantastic player, he makes good music, great singer also, so, great guy

  • @samlsmithmusic
    @samlsmithmusic 4 месяца назад

    People are stuck in high school, they see the jowls and sunglasses and want to put him down to differentiate themselves from the nerds. But he seems like a perfectly humble and intelligent, generous person, and he really plays amazing. I probably won’t tear up listening to him play, but I still have plenty to learn from him.

  • @buckfifty-two-thousand8640
    @buckfifty-two-thousand8640 9 месяцев назад +7

    It’s hard to hate this guy… but he’s hoarding all the classic guitars 😊

    • @vikiryan822
      @vikiryan822 6 месяцев назад

      You know that's not true 😆😆

  • @georgesarris5556
    @georgesarris5556 9 месяцев назад

    I'm a fan of his music and actually really enjoy Joe's informal playing like in this vid a lot

  • @thesay5663
    @thesay5663 8 месяцев назад

    I love the way Joe copies everyone so so good

  • @freddymclain
    @freddymclain 8 месяцев назад

    great tips...will certainly come in handy the next time I'm playing for a few thousand people outdoors.

  • @TunerGuy_90
    @TunerGuy_90 8 месяцев назад

    In my top 3 favorite guitarist of all time!!!

  • @ltgray2780
    @ltgray2780 9 месяцев назад +2

    @Dirk Kolk. Be patient. Listen through. You can do it.

  • @0013619511
    @0013619511 9 месяцев назад

    Melody overall is the most important of music.

  • @brucesguitardemos8197
    @brucesguitardemos8197 9 месяцев назад +9

    Fantastic interview and very insightful ❤

  • @marvelharris9540
    @marvelharris9540 9 месяцев назад +6

    Rick, I wish you would have discussed the settings you were using that day, on the jubilee, and what pedals he was using, if any, people want to know the specifics. e.g. where did you have the output master and lead master set when you recorded this?

  • @Makumazahn77
    @Makumazahn77 8 месяцев назад +1

    So true Joe! It’s so important to use the lower frets in your solo’s and not spend too much time on the 12th fret and up shredding away! Variety is the spice of life! And singing is critical. There’s a plethora of ass kicking guitarists out there, believe me! There are a lot fewer guitarists out there who can also sing! I prefer to sing and play guitar. As the saying goes, “the hardest instrument to play is the voice”!!!

  • @seanzinger
    @seanzinger 9 месяцев назад +5

    The lighting makes that burst just burst out of the screen. It’s all I can look at.

  • @Terbs-24
    @Terbs-24 8 месяцев назад

    Love that you leave the normal amp buzz in. Regardless of shielding / grounding in amps and guitars, electrical hum is normal in tube amps. Tired of people stressing out about a little electro-magnetic buzz. Just play

    • @therollband1290
      @therollband1290 7 месяцев назад

      The pickups on his vintage guitars are probably not wax potted either

  • @pawlpoche8736
    @pawlpoche8736 9 месяцев назад +1

    I have a boss katana and an SG custom and a DD8 delay…
    I can do so much with that
    😊 for under $1000

  • @Tone5DP777
    @Tone5DP777 8 месяцев назад +2

    Marshall's are great amps for maintaining the character of the guitar. Whether it be a Les Paul, a Strat, or a Tele - the Marshall's will let each guitar shine in the appropriate application. And Marshall's allow you to go from crunch to clean when rolling back the volume on the guitar. Add a good overdrive to push the front end, and you got smooth, singing lead tones.

  • @MPNNag
    @MPNNag 8 месяцев назад +1

    Joe, do you still have that Great Candy Apple Red Custom Telecaster from when you were 11 years old and played it on that TV show with Barny Fiffe.

  • @jasonl1942
    @jasonl1942 8 месяцев назад +10

    So his tips are 'just plug into an amp, and sometimes use fx'?!
    Whoa...what a breakthrough for guitarists worldwide...

    • @AmiliaCaraMia
      @AmiliaCaraMia 7 месяцев назад

      It's that simple. Get a good amp, know how to pluck your instrument and where. Be very specific and you're good to go.

  • @JamesVytas
    @JamesVytas 9 месяцев назад +4

    Joe has such tasteful interesting phrases. Epitomises blues. I loved that solo beginning. Not gimmicky but hooky

  • @5150show
    @5150show 9 месяцев назад +4

    Incredible

  • @MrPnew1
    @MrPnew1 9 месяцев назад +9

    Joe is the man

  • @brianwarner308
    @brianwarner308 9 месяцев назад +4

    That was funny when he said he gets a running start up to the Mike to hit that note lol

  • @ggreloaded5269
    @ggreloaded5269 9 месяцев назад +5

    That Les Paul sounds glorious

  • @michaelrigoli
    @michaelrigoli 9 месяцев назад +1

    BIG FAN!
    I saw Joe this past fall in Providence, RI and already have my tickets to see him in Hyannis, MA at the Cape Cod Melody Tent this August! He is amazing!

  • @gitaaa7740
    @gitaaa7740 9 месяцев назад +4

    Rick I am subscribed and bought your teaching materials.

  • @markopalikko6986
    @markopalikko6986 8 месяцев назад

    I'm a huge blues and guitar fan. Four of us went to see him in Ottawa. We walked out half way through. The performance was was so disconnected from the audience. We were not the only ones. He is an amazing guitar player, but there was something missing for all of us. Just my 2 cents.

  • @jlkoenig4377
    @jlkoenig4377 9 месяцев назад +1

    WOW, delightful!

  • @TheJackal917
    @TheJackal917 9 месяцев назад +5

    Great vid!

  • @DannyDKNYC
    @DannyDKNYC 9 месяцев назад +2

    Cool interview on his approach to soloing!

  • @betoalvarez1248
    @betoalvarez1248 9 месяцев назад +2

    Subscribed!

  • @Rain-and-Heaven
    @Rain-and-Heaven 9 месяцев назад

    Which Fret is the Cowbell Sound, near Original Cowbell (String crossed over String, and hold pressed Fret and Dot, or not Dot) the flex. and High Tec, amazing, the best for creative Situation, and? ... ... Search, use and find.

  • @nisbeam
    @nisbeam 9 месяцев назад +1

    This is what I don't like about modelling amps, they can make your guitar sound a certain way, even with different amps. It's just so much more rewarding to explore the tones in you guitar and amp, I think everyone should learn this way if they want to master the instrument and not some software package - rant over 🙂

    • @ynkkruse
      @ynkkruse 9 месяцев назад

      Nobody in the audience can tell the difference through a PA. Enjoy your tube amps at home, I certainly do! But save yourself pain and energy and use a modeller live. I do as well. Heck, I recorded 3 songs with my band recently and only brought my Helix for convenience. We live in the golden age for guitarists, embrace it. Rant over :)

  • @the___dude
    @the___dude 9 месяцев назад +2

    HE'LL YEAHHH BOTHER!!1! JOE BUNNAMUSSA!! THE ULTIMATE GUITAR HOSS1! GOBBLESS HOSS!

  • @vincemendoza28
    @vincemendoza28 9 месяцев назад +1

    Respectfully that tone sounds a bit unforgiving but Joe sounds great on it. What a player.

  • @wineghost317
    @wineghost317 9 месяцев назад +3

    Yesterday, I was subscribed. Today, not. WTF. I complain to YT. GREAT content Rick! Thank you for being amazing!!!

  • @easter_sunday
    @easter_sunday 9 месяцев назад +9

    If you really want to improve your tone, study Joe's vibrato technique.

    • @joecancer6013
      @joecancer6013 9 месяцев назад

      Or rip off Eric Johnson

    • @BluesRockAcademy
      @BluesRockAcademy 9 месяцев назад

      Joe’s vibrato technique is a bad copy from Paul Kossoff’s one.
      Better study Gary Moore, he had a better vibrato.

  • @somewhereupthere
    @somewhereupthere 8 месяцев назад

    The best guitarist , period.

  • @jeffreymars8062
    @jeffreymars8062 8 месяцев назад

    I like Jim McCarty of Mitch Ryder and Cactus fame.

  • @GoldTop57
    @GoldTop57 8 месяцев назад +1

    Let the natural vibe of the guitar shine through. Exactly. Pretty much the opposite of gimmick Tom Morello.

  • @geraldstokes5661
    @geraldstokes5661 9 месяцев назад +5

    I am subscribed !!!!!!!

  • @Rickyboricky
    @Rickyboricky 9 месяцев назад

    Jim Babjak (Smithereens) has a tuner pedal...period. 😎

  • @chrisorrell3066
    @chrisorrell3066 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nothing better than a Paul through a Marshall.

  • @KM_1983
    @KM_1983 8 месяцев назад

    Where is the full interview!!!!

  • @toddjanney
    @toddjanney 8 месяцев назад

    A band that I was in opened for "Bloodline" in the mid ninties, he was very good , being chaparoned by his Dad . LoL !

  • @harleymendez3968
    @harleymendez3968 8 месяцев назад +1

    I think he had his best tone when he was using Buddha Amps.

  • @Play2Win1958
    @Play2Win1958 9 месяцев назад +2

    Subscribed and rang the bell Rick

  • @rickfurci463
    @rickfurci463 8 месяцев назад +1

    I remember following you since you've been about 16 very very very very very good. You guys need to write some hits you got the technique you might as well quit worrying about that you develop that when you're a little boy you're really good son listen to Jimmie Vaughan Derek trucks everybody's looking for a sound it's your fingers😊

  • @gitaaa7740
    @gitaaa7740 9 месяцев назад +3

    Best rock singer Layne Staley

  • @paulkreeft2091
    @paulkreeft2091 9 месяцев назад

    Good tone

  • @ltvei3122
    @ltvei3122 5 месяцев назад

    Rick, hope to see John Mayer one day on your channel. Finger cross🤞🏻

  • @wyattearpp9540
    @wyattearpp9540 9 месяцев назад +1

    Does Joe own Alvin Lee's 335?

  • @stratman9449
    @stratman9449 9 месяцев назад

    when Joe playes "a bit" during an interview, it usually sounds way better than a lot of peoples records, that they've spend days or weeks and more in a studio to achieve.......yep

  • @joshuagibson2520
    @joshuagibson2520 9 месяцев назад +3

    Would have loved to see Joe pick with Jerry Reed. Unfortunately that ship has sailed, but I think they would make a great team.

  • @jwh475ezc
    @jwh475ezc 8 месяцев назад

    Well that was cool but I didn't get much tone advice out of it. Idk, he is not the only one, I have seen other players seem reluctant to get into the nitty gritty of what settings yield what tones. So who else noticed that he kept fiddling with the neck Tone pot but the switch was on the bridge pup?

  • @00xanawolf00
    @00xanawolf00 9 месяцев назад +1

    Joe is the Real Deal. Humble and brilliant and crazy talented. One of the greatest players of all time. Mark it down. If you haven’t seen him live, make that a priority.

  • @LukeMaynard
    @LukeMaynard 8 месяцев назад

    I love collecting the cool diagrams people are making online for different guitarists' rigs.
    Despite what Joe says here, Slash's live rig diagram is actually ENORMOUS. Here's his signal path: Les Paul through a Dunlop Cry Baby (SW-95 Slash Wah) > MXR Smartgate, > Dunlop Cry Baby Q Zone > ANOTHER Dunlop Cry baby (SW-95 Slash Wah) > MRX Phase 90, classic orange like you remember > MXR Slash Octa/Fuzz prototype/MXR CAE MC-401 Boost Line Driver > MXR M134 Stereo Chorus > MXR M159 Stereo Tremolo > Boss DD-3 Digital Delay > Into an A/B Switcher Box, that splits into a clean amp(Marshall 2555 Silver Jubilee Head) and/or a dirty amp (Mashall AFD100 Slash Signature Head). The two amp heads drove a wall of Custom 1960 AV/BV Marshall Stacks loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s.
    Meanwhile: here's Eric Clapton's signature path from the Yardbirds: a Fender Telecaster > a Vox AC-30 2x12 Combo Amp. Yeah, that's it.
    WHen he got to Cream, his rig got REALLY complex: he played a Gibson ES-335TDC and put it through a Vox Wah pedal before going into his wall of JMP100 Super Lead Heads driving two Marshall stacks. I guess no one ever keeps it simple for long.

  • @michaelmarchei8539
    @michaelmarchei8539 8 месяцев назад

    I got a BONARMASSIV GOBLESS 1!1!

  • @briteboy79
    @briteboy79 9 месяцев назад +5

    Number one tip to improve your tone: a 58 Les Paul straight into a Marshall duh

    • @papa_pt
      @papa_pt 9 месяцев назад

      TOAN TO THE BONE

    • @BrittanyHariel
      @BrittanyHariel 9 месяцев назад

      Not just any Marshall. A Jubilee

  • @armoredsaint6639
    @armoredsaint6639 9 месяцев назад

    Some people get great tone by practicing what they play I get great tone by pressing play!

  • @Lukeclayson
    @Lukeclayson 5 месяцев назад

    Not a fan of his at all but my god that Les Paul sounds incredible.

  • @stevegardiner8473
    @stevegardiner8473 9 месяцев назад

    Joe is an astonishing musician. Only seen him with Black Country Communion, who are amazing. That Les Paul is stunning. Beautiful looking and awesome tone. I'm quite envious 😁

  • @MikeSheasheaDtree
    @MikeSheasheaDtree 8 месяцев назад

    "Singing is the hardest thing....its so predicated by how you feel..." i got the allergy blues.

  • @JD-rv7sf
    @JD-rv7sf 9 месяцев назад

    I subscribed bro

  • @MBRMrblueroads
    @MBRMrblueroads Месяц назад

    i am subscribed

  • @holboroman
    @holboroman 8 месяцев назад

    At last a guitar player who talks about singing!

  • @aaronsmith2611
    @aaronsmith2611 8 месяцев назад

    That was a cool interview, but did I miss the part about tips to improve your guitar sound???

  • @questioneverything1933
    @questioneverything1933 9 месяцев назад +1

    Never heard of this fella. Smooth chops. Speaking of guitar players who are good singers, Zakk Wylde has a great set of pipes.