Joe Bonamassa plays Hendrix-era Strat and Flying V

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  • čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
  • 00:00 Intro
    00:26 Joe's 1967 Flying V
    03:49 Joe's 1969 Strat
    06:51 Summing up
    Blues-rock maestro and vintage guitar maven Joe Bonamassa plays and talks through the features of two contrasting Fender and Gibson guitars from the period when Hendrix revolutionised guitar. In this video, Joe plays killer blues licks on a '67 Gibson Flying V and a 'Woodstock' style '69 Fender Strat, showing off some of the iconic tones they produce and celebrating the maverick genius of Hendrix and other greats. He also offers insights on their hardware, tones and unique features and their place in the pantheon of sought-after vintage instruments.
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Komentáře • 226

  • @shivabreathes
    @shivabreathes Před 2 měsíci +8

    The sound of that Strat just made me go “wow”. I’ve spent countless hours listening to Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock, the sound of this guitar is etched into my brain / spirit / soul.

  • @brianpateman2666
    @brianpateman2666 Před 7 měsíci +63

    "Don't get fixated on the detail" - best advice ever. Keep rocking Joe.

    • @crucified-music
      @crucified-music Před 7 měsíci

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    • @thecrankedamps
      @thecrankedamps Před 7 měsíci +2

      He's a bore

    • @mariek6993
      @mariek6993 Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@thecrankedamps you're an amateur who doesn't know what they're talking about....

    • @hammill444
      @hammill444 Před 7 měsíci +10

      “Don’t get fixated on the details”--says the guy with one of the biggest vintage guitar collections on the planet.

    • @theharvardyard2356
      @theharvardyard2356 Před 7 měsíci +5

      He says after taking careful note of the serial number being upside down

  • @aschneider70
    @aschneider70 Před 7 měsíci +22

    It is always a delight to see this man playing.

  • @stratmagic6893
    @stratmagic6893 Před 7 měsíci +23

    Joe is a real treasure. Fantastic player and heavily involved in charitable organizations. He also has a good sense of humor which is much appreciated.

    • @crucified-music
      @crucified-music Před 7 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/yfjt9VakUrY/video.html

    • @brianjones4026
      @brianjones4026 Před 7 měsíci

      Joe is already a Living Legend of the Blues ! I am envious what it must be like to play those Hendrix licks so Faithfully ! A Lucky Fellow indeed !

  • @keiranbradley3238
    @keiranbradley3238 Před 6 měsíci +18

    I have to concur, Jimis' whole set at Woodstock is a sonic miracle.
    His "Improvisation" from the end of Purple Haze until the dying notes of Villanova Junction is the most sublime guitar playing I've ever seen/ heard.
    The sounds he created off the cuff for that performance are unparalleled!.
    Peace.

    • @philbather6557
      @philbather6557 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Correct on every thing you said 👌

    • @keiranbradley3238
      @keiranbradley3238 Před 6 měsíci +3

      That "improv" is the greatest example I can think of which shows a musician at one with their instrument.
      It's not just his total and utter command of the guitar that's incredible but the depth of feeling and emotional content of the music.
      It's just so devastatingly beautiful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it can't be put into words!.
      Peace.

    • @chriswright4677
      @chriswright4677 Před 6 měsíci +5

      That’s the triple truth, Ruth!! I’ve adored Villa Nova Junction for years, his guitar is just alive. Hendrix is untouchable, always will be.

    • @keiranbradley3238
      @keiranbradley3238 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @chriswright4677
      He was without doubt the most gifted artist of the 20th century!.
      He was/is a 10/10 in every department.
      He was so humble with it too, boy do we miss him!.
      Peace.

  • @mikebri5274
    @mikebri5274 Před 7 měsíci +5

    "Don't hear with your eyes"..... JUST A SIMPLY BRILLIANT STATEMENT

  • @PaulManningg
    @PaulManningg Před 2 měsíci +7

    Mr. Bonomassa, you’re a phenomenal guitar player. Thank you for surviving the trolls….

  • @mattmurray517
    @mattmurray517 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Good to hear Joe give Wishbone Ash a shout. Andy Powell is THE man

  • @bartonkj
    @bartonkj Před 7 měsíci +6

    Thank you so much for putting out these videos. So great to hear an amazing guitarist telling stories and just playing around.

  • @canaan_perry
    @canaan_perry Před 7 měsíci +4

    Both sound great. Thanks for sharing these gems.

  • @julesleyhe
    @julesleyhe Před 7 měsíci +4

    The strat is the one, sounds amazing

  • @mikekopmanis2099
    @mikekopmanis2099 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing Joe, great to see these wonderful pieces!

  • @SharpEdgeStandardOfficial
    @SharpEdgeStandardOfficial Před 7 měsíci +5

    My favorite “big head” strat tone of all time is anything from Ritchie Blackmore I love the fat bridge pup tone he always had

    • @peteyoung7665
      @peteyoung7665 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Yes!His black 68 strat on Made In Japan is the best strat sound ever!Nothing comes close.

  • @mht525
    @mht525 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great content and great guitars. Thanks Joe ✌️🤘🇦🇺

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 Před 7 měsíci +2

    It's healthy to hear pragmatic advice about guitars and gear. Thanks Joe 😎

  • @ptalley316
    @ptalley316 Před 7 měsíci +3

    One of your best tones!!

  • @alexlubinski7795
    @alexlubinski7795 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I know that Joe isn't a strat guy anymore for quite some time but something special always happens when he picks up one as it seems to push him a little bit more and it exaggerates the dynamics and articulation of his playing. Probably also engages his muscle memory from his young and more hot-headed blues shredding days.

  • @the_fleeing_dutchman
    @the_fleeing_dutchman Před 7 měsíci +1

    Joe's comments are just as good as his playing. What a guy!!

  • @PrantoKoX
    @PrantoKoX Před 12 dny

    Stellar tones. STELLAR.
    ⭐💯

  • @muddyguitar
    @muddyguitar Před 7 měsíci +1

    Joe that 69 Strat is special!! Loved the Hendrix vibe you played
    Always enjoy you and your collection!

  • @RonnieYates
    @RonnieYates Před 13 dny

    Thanks Joe!

  • @RUBBERTANK_3
    @RUBBERTANK_3 Před 6 měsíci

    Holy mother that strat! How clean it is.

  • @kennethquintini658
    @kennethquintini658 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That flying V sounds fantastic 🔊🎶, long live the late sixties 🎶🎉☮️

  • @mcampbell5158
    @mcampbell5158 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That Strat sounds unreal!

  • @fender4brad
    @fender4brad Před 7 měsíci +3

    Joe has great guitar wisdom, then I read the comments and wondered is people even listen to what he said! Not on this video! Makes me feel happy and makes me want to be great on the gear I can afford. Great post! Love the positive posts and the lack of negative posts.

    • @JoshuaC923
      @JoshuaC923 Před 7 měsíci

      People will always hate on others, but better for the happier ones like us😄

  • @DanGibsonGuitar
    @DanGibsonGuitar Před 7 měsíci +4

    That Strat is gorgeous

  • @kylemckay94
    @kylemckay94 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Sounded like Joe was gonna play Jimi’s “Hey Baby” on that V for sec, his collection is unbelievable!

  • @matteovrizzi
    @matteovrizzi Před 2 měsíci

    Joe is a champ! what a great guy and fantastic guitarist...

  • @kbanderson7102
    @kbanderson7102 Před 7 měsíci

    Just caught his show last Saturday at the Fabulous Fox in St. Louis...true showman with some real chops

  • @LyonByTheSea
    @LyonByTheSea Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing with us Joe. I have learned a lot following you. I have been around guitars my whole life but never paid much attention except to my brother's 2 LPs and his Ovation😂. He was teaching me how to play but I was 8 and wimpy, couldn't get past the pain to build up tougher skin on my fingertips. I was in love with his cream/white LP Custom.

  • @spitfireaace
    @spitfireaace Před 2 měsíci

    Joe man I love your sound.

  • @ericwarrington6650
    @ericwarrington6650 Před 7 měsíci

    Oh my good lord...😮blown away as always Joe..my God 🙏

  • @Flybynight_2112
    @Flybynight_2112 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Joe, please write a song using this strat and for this strat. It will be awesome!

  • @steelysam7189
    @steelysam7189 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I have a 1968 strat. These were the best fender has ever made in terms of craftsmanship and playability. Not to mention Hendrix played one.

    • @hoppes9658
      @hoppes9658 Před 2 měsíci +1

      My 82 Strat with add ons sounds the best.

  • @bigJohnnybabyboy
    @bigJohnnybabyboy Před 7 měsíci +5

    Awesome guitars! And I always appreciate a video of Bonamassa, even if it’s just a brief moment of random noodling. Go to his concerts, he plays guitar better than anyone else in the world today. A true music and guitar fan with impeccable tone and musical heart. The man is a masterpiece. Time Clocks was a great achievement.

  • @djwarren5081
    @djwarren5081 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You are a very modest fellow Joe.

  • @kevinoconnor2921
    @kevinoconnor2921 Před 7 měsíci +2

    You NEED to record with that Stratocaster. It sounded amazing. To my ears what a Stratocaster is SUPPOSED to sound like.👍😁

  • @brian4575
    @brian4575 Před 7 měsíci

    "don't hear with your eyes" 😂. Love it!

  • @joshuapark1749
    @joshuapark1749 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Master Bluesman for real!!

  • @JBG949
    @JBG949 Před 7 měsíci +1

    😇
    It's a blessing Joe to be mentioned in the same category so kudos to you from all of us whom love you...❤
    Joe is today and Jimi is yesterday...Leave it at that. ❤ Cheers from Lido Isle, Newport Beach, CA. 🌊

  • @robertrogers7939
    @robertrogers7939 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That Strats tone is sweet.

  • @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec
    @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sounds great. What amp are you using, Joe? It really sings. Love those big headstock Strats!

  • @peterstern6695
    @peterstern6695 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good Player 👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️

  • @75RWM
    @75RWM Před 7 měsíci

    Calls to mind a "Little Wing" vibe on the Strat noodling. Nice. And some of the slower tempo arpeggio playing on "Room Ful Of Mirrors" jam hearing from the V. Also very nice.

  • @easter_sunday
    @easter_sunday Před 7 měsíci +2

    Flying V's are a trip. They almost sound like archtops to my ears. I chalk it up to the way the cavity is set up under the pickguard.

  • @pobinr
    @pobinr Před 2 měsíci

    Red house IOW is one of my fav hendrix live performances & tones.

  • @CyclopsGuitars8642
    @CyclopsGuitars8642 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Love these videos from nerdville. Love his stories from the road.You should write a book “stories from the road” or “stories of the guitar safari”
    I would love to read something like that

  • @brenotanure3336
    @brenotanure3336 Před 7 měsíci

    6:13 that was so beautiful, wow
    Took me straight dreaming

  • @RoboSteave
    @RoboSteave Před 7 měsíci

    What Joe said at the end reminded me of what a golfer (Le Trevino?) once said when asked about a golf club: "It's not the arrow, it's the Indian".

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch7412 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Joe is the next blues legend . Stay Cool Bro . ✨🇺🇸🎸✨🗽🎬🇨🇦

  • @kendeiss3798
    @kendeiss3798 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Gibson Flying V'ls are the coolest guitar made. As a bass player, I own one. Just because.

  • @jonathanbrimhall2727
    @jonathanbrimhall2727 Před 20 dny

    Story of Joe, i was on tour and i didnt own enough guitars so i needed another one lol

  • @benewgillian6823
    @benewgillian6823 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I'm so glad Joe is admitting at the end that Hendrix was the greatest of all time...

    • @kennyblackbird5674
      @kennyblackbird5674 Před 6 měsíci

      Then don't go to any Van Halen pages because according to the Eddie Van Halen fans Hendrix sucks!

  • @BlindTom61
    @BlindTom61 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You're a really good one Joe.

  • @toliskoskinas
    @toliskoskinas Před 7 měsíci

    Joe here, displays the main advantage of vintage humbuckers: they twang. They have clarity, they love the volume knob.

  • @eivindramsdal9496
    @eivindramsdal9496 Před 6 měsíci +1

    His demo of all the Strat's sounds is amazing 😊

  • @plantagenant
    @plantagenant Před 7 měsíci

    Flying V's have a great sound...as I play mostly sitting down I'm not sure I could ever live with one though.

  • @realdocloco
    @realdocloco Před měsícem

    I have a really great Custom Shop reissue from 2000 of this '67 Flying V and it's not only visually spot on, I can hear here that it sounds extremely close to the original too (... minus my playing - blaming sausage fingers cough cough) 👍

  • @JudgeFredd
    @JudgeFredd Před 7 měsíci

    Impressive

  • @salty2667
    @salty2667 Před 7 měsíci

    Perfect sitting down guitar… Just sits perfectly…

  • @MotorcityBart
    @MotorcityBart Před 2 měsíci

    That Strat in that 1st position p/u was screaming James Marshall Hendrix.

  • @spideymarino
    @spideymarino Před 7 měsíci +4

    Killer tones here. Do we know what Joe’s plugged into? Killer playing too of course!!!

    • @Juicexlx
      @Juicexlx Před 7 měsíci

      sounds like a Fender Reverb amp, no pedal. Just the guitars plugged-in

  • @wils5452
    @wils5452 Před 6 měsíci

    Mann to see u play that bronchitis strat..omfg

  • @mattdoliver1984
    @mattdoliver1984 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow that looks awesome with the Stinger.....I wonder if Santa's gonna bring me one this year? 🎅 I'll more than likely get a Flying Knee than a Flying V

  • @waynemartin7549
    @waynemartin7549 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Never ever shitty Joe, thank you so much for sharing I really do appreciate your knowledge and collection 🎸🎸

  • @dommonte3507
    @dommonte3507 Před 6 měsíci

    definitely had some Clapton sound in that Strat,

  • @davidt9841
    @davidt9841 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Love Joe! Go Joe!!!

  • @thebaneofyourexistence.3377
    @thebaneofyourexistence.3377 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Hey Joe, were you going with that Gibson in your hand?

  • @abeanx
    @abeanx Před 7 měsíci +1

    At 6:14/6:15 mark what is that he is playing there? Is sounds so beautiful and I’ve heard other people play it before in guitar or amp demos but I can’t ever seem to figure it out.

    • @jackg1968
      @jackg1968 Před 6 měsíci

      It's just a little chordal vamp from your B and A major scale.

  • @spoolstring1853
    @spoolstring1853 Před 6 měsíci

    That strat is staight hendrix wow

  • @rodolphep0nthus555
    @rodolphep0nthus555 Před 7 měsíci

    Wonder what amp he's using here?

  • @danielfritz954
    @danielfritz954 Před 6 měsíci

    I think Joe buys a new guitar before and after every gig :D
    Can´t buy them all Joe !!! Spare some for us

  • @mtacoustic1
    @mtacoustic1 Před 7 měsíci

    Joe can make a cigar box with a broom handle neck sound good!

  • @patriottothecore6215
    @patriottothecore6215 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I’ve actually played one of Hendrix’s Flying V’s - it’s in a vault next to the London Hard Rock Cafe. It’s black and obviously it’s a lefty so as a “righty” I couldn’t play much. It still had his original strings on it. Super cool.

  • @m.b-ee8815
    @m.b-ee8815 Před 6 měsíci

    Is this the type of V that page used on You Shook Me?

  • @zakman1964
    @zakman1964 Před 7 měsíci

    Hell yes love that Blond Baby

  • @subbamichi
    @subbamichi Před 7 měsíci

    Hey my name is Joe „Flying V“ Bonamassa ❤

  • @robertdiehl1281
    @robertdiehl1281 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The Flying V is like everyone’s dream rock guitar. And ya that Strat is sounds just as gorgeous as it looks. Very cool collection Joe.

  • @theharvardyard2356
    @theharvardyard2356 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Joe wins 😎

  • @ksharpe10
    @ksharpe10 Před 7 měsíci

    The most famous REGULAR user of one of these, as his main guitar was to me Wally Bryson of RAspberries fame. His may be in the R and R hall of fame these days.

  • @hankramos8663
    @hankramos8663 Před 7 měsíci

    That's a good cup' o Joe

  • @jasonladd6400
    @jasonladd6400 Před 2 měsíci

    Isle of Wight film you get a good comparison of Hendrix on V vs Strat. I reckon he sounds better on the Strat. More defined and expressive.

  • @snapfinger1
    @snapfinger1 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey Joe where you gonna go with that Epiphone in your hand ?

  • @makeitcount179
    @makeitcount179 Před 7 dny

    " Dont hear with your eyes" joey B's money quote on buying a guitar

  • @KaiserBlade
    @KaiserBlade Před 2 měsíci

    Joe knows.

  • @krv535
    @krv535 Před 2 měsíci

    strat !!!!

  • @JSCPYLON
    @JSCPYLON Před 7 měsíci

    Hey Joe......Have you of that young lady blues Guitarist....Maddie Parker?

  • @fixpedalboards1969
    @fixpedalboards1969 Před 2 měsíci

    That’s always the big question does that Strat sound that good because of the Strat or because Joe plays his ass off? Anyway, both are dope.

  • @patsupromajakr8498
    @patsupromajakr8498 Před 6 měsíci

    A collector who knows how to play.

  • @Docante1
    @Docante1 Před 2 měsíci

    69 Strat
    That would be CBS era- heaven forbid!

  • @BelfastBoxingNBlues
    @BelfastBoxingNBlues Před 7 měsíci

    Hey Joe! You’re holding the Strat upside down! Flip it around and you’ll be higher than a crack-fiend in the Valleys of Neptune.

  • @jamescompton8349
    @jamescompton8349 Před 4 dny

    I was born in 67 and Ive decided I want a 67 V. Or at least a reissue. With the lyre so I can shake my hair around and pretend I'm Lenny Kravitz.

  • @mattdelany6799
    @mattdelany6799 Před 6 měsíci

    Best guitarist, Jimi Hendrix. Best living guitarist, Tory Slusher.

  • @christopherfu3251
    @christopherfu3251 Před 7 měsíci

    😲

  • @30smsuperstrat
    @30smsuperstrat Před 7 měsíci

    Joe, did I hear you say all humbuckers are great?? Man, could we see you put some Duncan Pegusus pickups in that V and be Joe and the Djentlemens Blues Band????!!!??? Come on, "You Can Do It Man."

  • @r.l.erdody7726
    @r.l.erdody7726 Před 7 měsíci +1

    looks like a 70s head stock

  • @INTHENICKOFTONE
    @INTHENICKOFTONE Před 3 měsíci

    Broncaster! Not for the faint of congestion

  • @markattila9835
    @markattila9835 Před 5 měsíci

    JoeB the gearhog.

  • @ivantibljasgrof8637
    @ivantibljasgrof8637 Před 7 měsíci

    Yngwie Malmsteen bought every stratocaster from that period in that color….

  • @rodolfolarrea8493
    @rodolfolarrea8493 Před měsícem

    “Good enough for Hendrix … good enough for me” … epic line … I am stilling it … JB is the greatest guitar nerd ever …