50 mins of Joe Bonamassa’s AWESOME advice for guitarists & new Epiphone Les Paul Custom

Joe Bonamassa introduces his new Epiphone Les Paul Custom™ and drops more incredible guitar advice everyone needs to hear.

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Joe Bonamassa returns to the Gibson Gear Guide Artist Greenroom to talk with host Dinesh Lekhraj. This time, he’s got his latest Epiphone signature model with him: the Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ’59 Les Paul™ Custom. Inspired by his rare original 1959 Gibson “Black Beauty,” this new model blends classic style with stage-ready performance—including Joe’s preferred Bigsby® setup and vintage-spec details.

In this exclusive interview, Joe shares his advice for gigging guitarists, reflects on what makes a great bandmate, and breaks down how reading the room is just as important as tone. He discusses the character he plays on stage, playing with legends like Reese Wynans, and why surrounding yourself with better musicians is the key to growth as a musician.

Watch as Joe dives into his Eric Johnson-inspired cascading pentatonic trick, shows us the top wrapping trick for Les Paul guitars, discusses how different guitars shape his live tone, and unveils details about Blues Summit 100, his massive, 32-track tribute album honoring B.B. King’s 100th birthday with an all-star lineup of world-class guitarists and musicians.

Chapters:

0:00 Joe Bonamassa’s best quotes
0:28 Joe Bonamassa plays metal
1:23 Joe talks about his Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1955 Les Paul Standard - Copper Iridescent
2:40 Joe introduces his Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ’59 Les Paul Custom
3:45 Why Joe loves a Bigsby
4:35 Benefits of a Bigsby tailpiece
5:08 The story of Joe’s original 1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom “Black Beauty” and his Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ’59 Les Paul Custom
7:40 A brief history of the Gibson Les Paul Custom
11:06 Exclusive models
11:40 Quality control at Epiphone
12:22 Joe Bonamassa’s top wrapping trick for Les Paul guitars & advice for guitar setups
21:00 Reading the room as a guitar player
22:45 Your greatest asset as a guitarist, and gig etiquette
26:43 Joe Bonamassa’s Eric Johnson trick
30:55 How Joe sets his amplifier based on his guitar
34:30 How Joe chooses his guitars for playing live
37:56 Playing with Reese Wynans and his band
43:00 The character Joe plays onstage
45:00 A tribute to B.B. King's 100th birthday - "Blues Summit 100"

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