Vintage Faves with Joe Bonamassa | 1939 Martin 000-42 Acoustic Guitar

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
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    The 000-42 was introduced in 1938, but only 112 of the guitars were reportedly made before World War II forced the model to be discontinued in 1943. And that was that.
    Well, until Eric Clapton used a 1939 000-42 to record his MTV Unplugged concert in 1992. The resulting album was a bona fide juggernaut that arguably kicked off the incredibly popular acoustic mania of the ’90s. The Martin 000-42 didn’t fare too badly, either, as it became highly prized-especially vintage ones, such as this 1939 model purchased from Guitar Center by none other than Grammy-nominated bluesman and guitar collector Joe Bonamassa.
    “This 1939 000-42 is special, because they didn’t make a lot of them,” says Bonamassa. “It’s one of my favorite Guitar Center Vintage finds. Look at this custom-made ‘strap lock.’ Somebody obviously went into a hardware store in the 1940s, and just screwed this bolt into the neck. I wouldn’t suggest doing that, but I think it’s one of the coolest parts of this 000-42, because this little screw-eye bolt is about as old as the guitar itself.”
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    Chapters
    00:00 - Intro with Joe Bonamassa
    01:18 - A Look at Joe’s Pre-War 1939 Martin 000-42
    03:20 - Playing the 1939 Martin 000-42
    04:04 - Outro
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Komentáře • 104

  • @guitarcenter
    @guitarcenter  Před 20 dny +15

    What do you think of the looks and sound of this pre-war Martin 000-42? Let us know in the comments! 👇

    • @einerreklov4304
      @einerreklov4304 Před 20 dny +2

      That really has a rich sound, so much so that you can practically see the trees it was made from.

    • @user-qr7ee2cp4y
      @user-qr7ee2cp4y Před 20 dny +1

      Too much guitar for me. Sounds great though

    • @steevo124
      @steevo124 Před 19 dny

      I’m thinking that collectors that are not celebrities never get a chance at these gems. Joe just happened to get this 39 000-42 and his 41 000-45 from two different Guitar Centers. He must always be at the right place at the right time. Would be nice to leave some of these rare instruments for normal non- celebrities who can never buy these from these musicians because money is not a motivating factor and have no way of contacting them to even ask. I saw the “coming soon” on this guitar in IG. Problem is, it never came. I would have purchased this.

    • @rickstuparyk3306
      @rickstuparyk3306 Před 19 dny

      Absolutely an amazing piece and of course Jon B.

    • @bluesrus
      @bluesrus Před 15 dny

      Owned a 1939 000-42
      that now resides in the Martin Museum..

  • @DukeLetoIII
    @DukeLetoIII Před 20 dny +77

    "I'm not a good acoustic guitar player". Proceeds to shred Bluegrass and melt my face.

  • @tbearbryant
    @tbearbryant Před 17 dny +3

    I’m glad Joe decided to buy this 000-42 as a gift for me👍 I’ll be sure to gift him my standard series 000-42 in return

  • @bditman1
    @bditman1 Před 19 dny +3

    I’ve had Martin Dreadnoughts for over 45 years. I got my first 000 Martin 3 years ago and I am amazed at how much fun they are and how the slightly smaller size makes it easier and more comfortable to play

    • @lcollingwood5959
      @lcollingwood5959 Před 18 dny

      I find that with my d jr martin. Its surprising how fun they are to play as well. Dreadnoughts mainly for me too.

    • @mattmorris2867
      @mattmorris2867 Před 14 dny

      Bot

  • @tom28753
    @tom28753 Před 6 dny

    Love the guitar and Joe is the man. The guitar sounds amazing and was a great find.

  • @davidkrepps3747
    @davidkrepps3747 Před 20 dny +3

    One of my favorite pure sounds of a guitar. Like this guitar was the sound of my childhood riding in my grandmothers Jaguar listening to the unplugged album of Claptons.

    • @bleeknoir
      @bleeknoir Před 20 dny +1

      Granny drove a jag! Niceeeee.

    • @HarryNicNicholas
      @HarryNicNicholas Před 20 dny

      i did my graphics degree at kingston poly (now uni) graduating in 1984. our illustration lecturer told the story of how his predecessor at kingston school of art was renown for saying "you'll never get anywhere until you put down that guitar, clapton" (i've had four jags, a series III, three XJ6's and an X-type. oh the ex wife had an S-type).

    • @MrPhotodoc
      @MrPhotodoc Před 18 dny +1

      Who are you?

  • @marklorne6790
    @marklorne6790 Před 20 dny +4

    I wish i wasn't much of an acoustic player like Joe B!

    • @MrPhotodoc
      @MrPhotodoc Před 18 dny +1

      Is Joe the new Clapton? I think so.

  • @user-qr7ee2cp4y
    @user-qr7ee2cp4y Před 20 dny +1

    Love Joe, love his added info. It's always a pleasure to hear Joe talk gear

  • @gitarzanjungle324
    @gitarzanjungle324 Před 20 dny +1

    Rings like a bell 🔔 way to go Joe .. One of my favorite all time guitarist, acoustic or electric

  • @ccbbh4477223
    @ccbbh4477223 Před 9 dny

    000 MAGIC!!!!!! Doesn't hurt to have Bonamassa's fingers doing the talking.

  • @texasflood3165
    @texasflood3165 Před 19 dny

    Amazing find..love vintage guitars…thanks Joe…

  • @Mulvey_
    @Mulvey_ Před 14 dny

    That intro is amazing!!!

  • @ouyrwq
    @ouyrwq Před 10 dny

    There sits the dude that makes us all want to quit because we will never be close. Damn you, Joe.

  • @jeffrey3498
    @jeffrey3498 Před 20 dny +1

    She's a beauty! 😎👍

  • @ToadMeister313
    @ToadMeister313 Před 20 dny +1

    What find! Sounds amazing over the CZcams compressed audio. I would love to hear the depth of that instrument in the room. Awesome guitar!

  • @user-xc8ir7ng9z
    @user-xc8ir7ng9z Před 12 dny

    Another beauty of a guitar, timeless quality, the tone? ah yes the tone. Bliss. This guy Joe is not a bad guitarist, maybe he should record some of his music.

  • @willudallmusic
    @willudallmusic Před 17 dny

    sounds exactly like the clapton guitar. super cool!

  • @ImaOkie
    @ImaOkie Před 15 dny

    Best thing about vintage guitars ....the smell !

  • @goswo
    @goswo Před 9 dny

    “I’m not much of an acoustic player”.. sure Joe, that clear 😀😀😀

  • @buffdoc46
    @buffdoc46 Před 18 dny

    First thing I thought of when hearing this guitar was Clapton's unplugged. Sounds duplicate. Gorgeous guitar

  • @stevenbaggett6549
    @stevenbaggett6549 Před 20 dny +2

    Hey Joe don't let Norm see this😊

  • @leddygee1896
    @leddygee1896 Před 20 dny +1

    You’re no Tommy Immanuel
    Joe, but you’ll do!😁🤘😎🇺🇸

  • @fabianomelis9484
    @fabianomelis9484 Před 14 dny

    E un fuori classe❤

  • @bluesrus
    @bluesrus Před 15 dny

    Owned a 1939 000-42
    that now resides in the Martin Museum..

  • @gadymarcus2362
    @gadymarcus2362 Před 19 dny +1

    Bella/Linda.💗✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️💪🌡️👑

  • @altonreid9726
    @altonreid9726 Před 19 dny

    Waiting on that bluegrass album now Joe.

  • @joeydavenport9190
    @joeydavenport9190 Před 19 dny

    I happen to have a few early black dot pins put back that will match the others if you would like to have one.

  • @GIGILarue-zo3ie
    @GIGILarue-zo3ie Před 20 dny

    So pretty❤❤

  • @chrisdinosaur
    @chrisdinosaur Před 19 dny

    Sounds divine. What’s it cost?

  • @6thwatergateplumber
    @6thwatergateplumber Před 18 dny

    Ha! $60,000 plus fire sale. We should all be this lucky!

  • @GabrieleSantoro
    @GabrieleSantoro Před 20 dny +1

    And now, all together, slow down the video and learn, learn, learn...

  • @kjmcwig6882
    @kjmcwig6882 Před 17 dny +1

    The finish does not look right to me. Has it been oversprayed somewhere along the way?

  • @MrPhotodoc
    @MrPhotodoc Před 18 dny +1

    Hey Joe. Teach us that intro. Please.

  • @Guitarinthewoods
    @Guitarinthewoods Před 20 dny

    Fantastic fingerstyle and bluegrass playing from Joe, who says he’s “not much of an acoustic player”. 😂

    • @user-nj4jg7qv6m
      @user-nj4jg7qv6m Před 20 dny

      He nailed it with Bluegrass! I knew him only as a Blues Guitar Player😍

  • @timothymeadows8326
    @timothymeadows8326 Před 20 dny

    "button took thousands off... a fire sale" 😁

    • @user-qr7ee2cp4y
      @user-qr7ee2cp4y Před 20 dny +1

      Inside joke for the vintage crowd. Hilarious....

  • @b.i.g.brothersinguitars249

    And Joe said once he's not an acoustic guy........Joe I'm gonna bake you some Shut The Fucupcakes and hear more of your acoustic playing alright?🙃

  • @pandmn
    @pandmn Před 16 dny

    "It's pretty much all original except for this particular string button (...) They took thousands and thousands of dollars off the price tag when I pointed it out." 😂 Not just a tremendous guitarist!

  • @Zapperz9
    @Zapperz9 Před 11 dny

    I OWN 10 MARTINS INCLUDING 000-42, BUT THE BEST SOUNDING MARTIN IN MY OPINION, IS THE M-36

  • @jeffrey3498
    @jeffrey3498 Před 20 dny +2

    Peg 🤣👍

  • @HarryNicNicholas
    @HarryNicNicholas Před 20 dny

    i did my graphics degree at kingston poly (now uni) graduating in 1984. our illustration lecturer told the story of how his predecessor at kingston school of art was renown for saying "you'll never get anywhere until you put down that guitar, clapton"

  • @tonyelkins2989
    @tonyelkins2989 Před 19 dny

    I would love to be that “not” very good!

  • @Xai-ju3ro
    @Xai-ju3ro Před 17 dny

    "I'm not that much of an acoustic guitar player" ..then 3:28 starts ripping it

  • @edyue1
    @edyue1 Před 19 dny

    Not a great acoustic player? Oh my gosh, then I must be trash then. 😮

  • @revelry1969
    @revelry1969 Před 20 dny +4

    Seems like he forgot to say the series of these videos is an extreme price point. That Martin is probably 100k and well the V about $500k. Cool stuff but failed to mention this

    • @Faded0811
      @Faded0811 Před 20 dny +1

      Why would he have to?

    • @ywtcc
      @ywtcc Před 20 dny

      It's not a bad way to introduce Martin 000 guitars to the public.
      There's some history here, and a good professional demonstration involved when you do it this way.
      Obviously this one's out of my price range, but the intro models aren't, and you can find them used.

    • @revelry1969
      @revelry1969 Před 20 dny +1

      @@ywtcc sure. Yes. But it’s a 100k guitar. And have you been into a guitar center recently? There is like no good vintage guitars. All the good stuff goes to Hollywood. So, This idea is it’s readily
      Available is not true. I also feel like my IQ drops 50 points when I am in a guitar center. Then when I leave it pops back up. Most GC blow these days….!

    • @Faded0811
      @Faded0811 Před 20 dny

      @@revelry1969 No one in this video claimed that this instrument or those like it are “readily available”. You clearly don’t understand what this video is. It’s not meant to sell vintage guitars to people shopping in your price range. Not every video is meant to satisfy every audience and not every sales pitch is meant for you and your means.

    • @revelry1969
      @revelry1969 Před 20 dny +1

      @@Faded0811 Joe says come to guitar center to get instruments like this. Don’t be a sheep to the slaughter. GC blows. How many times have they gone bankrupt? Now Joe is shilling them. Weak!

  • @markanderson5077
    @markanderson5077 Před 18 dny

    Not a great acoustic player, eh? I'd like to see you do more acoustic music.

  • @BobWadeGuitar
    @BobWadeGuitar Před 18 dny

    sigh

  • @mariodriessen9740
    @mariodriessen9740 Před 20 dny

    Yeah Joe, you’re a lousy acoustic guitar player. 🥴
    If I could play that guitar only half as well as you played it, I probably would just drop dead on the spot with a big smirk on my face, knowing I’m dying a happy man. 😋🧡

  • @dustyj4204
    @dustyj4204 Před 18 dny

    He lost me at "string button thing".......🙄. Lol.

  • @douggauzy6258
    @douggauzy6258 Před 17 dny +1

    What average hard working guy can afford a 50,000 dollar guitar. ?

  • @user-fv5yo5fi5c
    @user-fv5yo5fi5c Před 20 dny +4

    Is this the new CEO's marketing plan? Feature Joe playing all guitars that are so rare and expensive the average GC customer will never own one (including me) I love Joe, but this bunch of uploads on crazy expensive instruments is just silly IMO

    • @dougdavis8986
      @dougdavis8986 Před 18 dny

      So he should only play guitars you can afford? He collects vintage guitars Beavis.

    • @user-fv5yo5fi5c
      @user-fv5yo5fi5c Před 18 dny

      @@dougdavis8986 Yo Dougie, I wasn't referring to Joe. Try to keep up. I was referring to the new GC CEO who in recent remarks said GC needs to go my super high end and cater to that demographic more so than the everyday player. Unless I'm mistaken, GC;s bread and butter is and always has been newbies to intermediate players, not the super high end crowd. FWIW, I know more about JB than most people. Joe's not your "average" GC customer.

    • @MariJu1ce
      @MariJu1ce Před 18 dny

      i think its cool to show off and document some of these guitars for us to watch, you don't have to watch tho.

    • @user-fv5yo5fi5c
      @user-fv5yo5fi5c Před 17 dny

      @@MariJu1ce exactly why I watch Norman's Rare Guitars

    • @therealtw90
      @therealtw90 Před 13 dny

      I read an interview with the new CEO. He expressed basically that Guitar Center needs to focus more on premium guitars. Too many 300 dollar guitars on the shelves. Literally he said that.

  • @Hhenriette
    @Hhenriette Před 20 dny

    Beautiful dark deep sound. ❤ Great awesome playing ❤ @joebonamassatv @guitarcenter