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All rights reserved. https://it.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=9385 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:54:01 -0400 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:01:22 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://it.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=9385 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-self-proclaimed-king-cork-sniffer-has-taken-a-digital-amp-on-tour-i-really-wanted-to-dislike-it https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-self-proclaimed-king-cork-sniffer-has-taken-a-digital-amp-on-tour-i-really-wanted-to-dislike-it Attrezzatura: "It's honestly really amazing what they did digitally," Joe Bonamassa wrote in a social media post.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:54:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-sets-his-p-90-pickups-differently-from-humbuckers-sometimes-youve-gotta-use-popsicle-sticks-as-low-budget-scaffolding https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-sets-his-p-90-pickups-differently-from-humbuckers-sometimes-youve-gotta-use-popsicle-sticks-as-low-budget-scaffolding Attrezzatura: "[With P-90s], I try to get the front pickup as low as I possibly can, and the back pickup as high as possible."]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:12:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-suggests-eddie-van-halen-wouldnt-have-been-as-cool-with-a-quad-cortex-im-not-knocking-neural-great-invention-but-i-just-pose-the-question https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-suggests-eddie-van-halen-wouldnt-have-been-as-cool-with-a-quad-cortex-im-not-knocking-neural-great-invention-but-i-just-pose-the-question Attrezzatura: "People hear with their eyes. It's the whole thing."]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:02:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-explains-why-most-guitarists-mic-their-amps-wrong-whoever-said-the-best-sound-is-dead-center https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-explains-why-most-guitarists-mic-their-amps-wrong-whoever-said-the-best-sound-is-dead-center Attrezzatura: "If you put your mic right here, dead center, it's like plugging one ear and then sticking that ear right in the center of the cone."]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:19:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/joe-bonamassa-admits-he-thought-malmsteen-and-shawn-lane-were-sped-up-says-matteo-mancuso-is-the-only-modern-shredder-he-fully-trusts https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/joe-bonamassa-admits-he-thought-malmsteen-and-shawn-lane-were-sped-up-says-matteo-mancuso-is-the-only-modern-shredder-he-fully-trusts Interviste: According to Bonamassa, "if modern rock guitar players are judged by speed and agility, then Evel Knievel must be the greatest cyclist of all time."]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:01:35 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-admits-hes-pulling-back-on-vintage-gear--and-its-not-about-money-theres-a-saturation-point https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-admits-hes-pulling-back-on-vintage-gear--and-its-not-about-money-theres-a-saturation-point Attrezzatura: "As far as acquiring stuff, I've really slowed down."]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:45:58 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-feels-no-regrets-about-spending-almost-25k-on-gary-moores-amp-his-playing-changed-my-life https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-feels-no-regrets-about-spending-almost-25k-on-gary-moores-amp-his-playing-changed-my-life Attrezzatura: "I'm like, 'I don't care who's in on it, let's get it.'"]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:24:04 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/are-you-fu----g-kidding-me-joe-bonamassa-hits-back-at-critics-claiming-bb-king-doesnt-play-much-on-guitar-explains-why-the-late-blues-icon-was-really-special https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/are-you-fu----g-kidding-me-joe-bonamassa-hits-back-at-critics-claiming-bb-king-doesnt-play-much-on-guitar-explains-why-the-late-blues-icon-was-really-special Notizie Musicali: "When I first met BB [in 1989], I didn't really grasp the gravity of it. When you're 12 years old, you know what I mean?"]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:53:51 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/my-mind-is-blown-from-the-first-notes-joe-bonamassa-reveals-this-blues-guitarist-set-him-on-path-of-guitar-virtuosity https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/my-mind-is-blown-from-the-first-notes-joe-bonamassa-reveals-this-blues-guitarist-set-him-on-path-of-guitar-virtuosity Notizie Musicali: "He goes, 'You want to see a cool Telecaster?' I was a guitar geek from birth, and he pulls out this '53 Tele. I had never seen anything like that."]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:41:25 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/thats-why-i-love-guitars-and-amps-joe-bonamassa-on-what-people-dont-get-about-collecting-vintage-gear https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/thats-why-i-love-guitars-and-amps-joe-bonamassa-on-what-people-dont-get-about-collecting-vintage-gear Attrezzatura: "I do live in kind of like a museum situation where I'd make coffee in the morning next to a tweed amp. That's perfectly normal behavior for me."]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2025 04:06:13 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/joe-bonamassa-explains-the-real-genius-of-bb-king-compares-the-three-kings-of-blues-guitar-virtuosity-comes-in-many-shapes-and-forms https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/joe-bonamassa-explains-the-real-genius-of-bb-king-compares-the-three-kings-of-blues-guitar-virtuosity-comes-in-many-shapes-and-forms Interviste: UG Exclusive: "Name somebody else that you could go 'That's BB King' in one note."]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:24:37 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/the-real-reason-why-amp-modelers-became-so-popular--and-why-joe-bonamassa-still-wont-play-them https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/the-real-reason-why-amp-modelers-became-so-popular--and-why-joe-bonamassa-still-wont-play-them Attrezzatura: "Amp modelers are so popular for this reason."]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:37:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-bonamassa-on-why-you-should-never-do-this-one-thing-on-stage-and-what-a-guitarists-greatest-asset-is-you-dont-need-an-f1-pit-crew-for-a-three-minute-jam https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-bonamassa-on-why-you-should-never-do-this-one-thing-on-stage-and-what-a-guitarists-greatest-asset-is-you-dont-need-an-f1-pit-crew-for-a-three-minute-jam Notizie Musicali: "We're not making our careers here. Just use the volume and tone controls, and figure it out."]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:51:48 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-musician-offended-joe-bonamassa-during-their-first-meeting-but-didnt-expect-what-happened-next-i-dont-think-she-liked-my-music-at-all--which-is-why-we-bonded https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-musician-offended-joe-bonamassa-during-their-first-meeting-but-didnt-expect-what-happened-next-i-dont-think-she-liked-my-music-at-all--which-is-why-we-bonded Notizie Musicali: "I just said, 'I don't like Les Pauls' and walked off", Taylor said.]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:02:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-bonamassa-says-you-should-do-this-if-you-truly-want-to-understand-the-blues-explains-why-you-should-always-be-polarizing-id-rather-quit-than-be-lukewarm-water https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-bonamassa-says-you-should-do-this-if-you-truly-want-to-understand-the-blues-explains-why-you-should-always-be-polarizing-id-rather-quit-than-be-lukewarm-water Notizie Musicali: "You're not doing it right until there's a pile-on about some interview you did about pedals 10 years ago."]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:20:32 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/you-dont-want-your-favorite-tone-joe-bonamassa-reveals-his-secret-for-achieving-great-tone-explains-how-he-picks-gear-when-recording https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/you-dont-want-your-favorite-tone-joe-bonamassa-reveals-his-secret-for-achieving-great-tone-explains-how-he-picks-gear-when-recording Notizie Musicali: "You will absolutely love it and be way more happy with the tone – and you'll be proud of it."]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:58:53 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the-blues-police-are-a-joke-joe-bonamassa-opens-up-on-critics-championing-traditional-blues-explains-why-their-opinions-dont-matter https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the-blues-police-are-a-joke-joe-bonamassa-opens-up-on-critics-championing-traditional-blues-explains-why-their-opinions-dont-matter Notizie Musicali: "What makes you the arbitrator of anything? Why don't you grab an instrument, or a harmonica, and write song tunes, while the rest of us judge?"]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:39:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/it-was-very-simple-music-but-joe-bonamassa-shares-opionon-on-ozzys-choice-of-guitar-players-explains-what-it-says-about-him-as-bandleader https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/it-was-very-simple-music-but-joe-bonamassa-shares-opionon-on-ozzys-choice-of-guitar-players-explains-what-it-says-about-him-as-bandleader Notizie Musicali: "That was him being a band leader and someone that really embraced the electric guitar as part of their composition."]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:41:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-bonamassa-shuts-down-purists-accusing-him-of-not-playing-real-blues-im-past-the-point-of-caring https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-bonamassa-shuts-down-purists-accusing-him-of-not-playing-real-blues-im-past-the-point-of-caring Notizie Musicali: "So do I placate the minority of folks, or do I play an arena gig with blues songs that nobody else is doing?"]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/the-difference-is-significant-joe-bonamassa-says-these-guitar-parts-were-superior-in-the-50s https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/the-difference-is-significant-joe-bonamassa-says-these-guitar-parts-were-superior-in-the-50s Attrezzatura: "I'm very blessed to use very nice, valuable old guitars as my daily drivers."]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:41:51 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/he-goes-youd-be-my-favorite-player-if-youd-just-joe-bonamassa-recalls-key-advice-this-guitar-legend-gave-him-and-how-he-finally-embraced-it https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/he-goes-youd-be-my-favorite-player-if-youd-just-joe-bonamassa-recalls-key-advice-this-guitar-legend-gave-him-and-how-he-finally-embraced-it Notizie Musicali: "I finally figured out a way to, especially soloing-wise, embrace what Leslie West told me."]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:04:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/nope-standard-issue-joe-bonamassa-speaks-on-his-surprisingly-no-frills-pedalboard-says-he-gets-his-effects-from-sweetwater https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/nope-standard-issue-joe-bonamassa-speaks-on-his-surprisingly-no-frills-pedalboard-says-he-gets-his-effects-from-sweetwater Attrezzatura: "I buy them out of Sweetwater."]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/it-doesnt-matter-if-theyre-vintage-or-entry-level-models-from-epiphone-or-squier-joe-bonamassa-says-the-strat-is-the-ultimate-utility-knife-of-guitars--heres-why https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/it-doesnt-matter-if-theyre-vintage-or-entry-level-models-from-epiphone-or-squier-joe-bonamassa-says-the-strat-is-the-ultimate-utility-knife-of-guitars--heres-why Attrezzatura: "You can do anything with a Stratocaster."]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:37:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/these-things-might-be-worth-absolutely-nothing-joe-bonamassa-says-you-should-never-do-this-when-gear-shopping-names-key-to-buying-great-vintage-guitars https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/these-things-might-be-worth-absolutely-nothing-joe-bonamassa-says-you-should-never-do-this-when-gear-shopping-names-key-to-buying-great-vintage-guitars Attrezzatura: "It doesn't matter how much you paid for it."]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-explains-why-you-dont-have-to-spend-a-lot-of-money-to-get-a-great-sound-reveals-how-he-chooses-which-amp-to-play-for-each-gig https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-explains-why-you-dont-have-to-spend-a-lot-of-money-to-get-a-great-sound-reveals-how-he-chooses-which-amp-to-play-for-each-gig Attrezzatura: "You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a great sound, and it doesn't have to be overly complex."]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:57:30 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-suggests-you-should-try-this-technique-if-the-strings-on-your-les-pauls-break-too-often-i-noticed-it-in-pictures-of-jimmy-page-and-billy-gibbons https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassa-suggests-you-should-try-this-technique-if-the-strings-on-your-les-pauls-break-too-often-i-noticed-it-in-pictures-of-jimmy-page-and-billy-gibbons Attrezzatura: "We haven't broken a string on a Les Paul – knock on wood – for over three years. And that's not playing light!"]]> Thu, 08 May 2025 03:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-bonamassa-recalls-the-worst-spinal-tap-like-show-he-ever-played-we-got-the-golden-goose https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-bonamassa-recalls-the-worst-spinal-tap-like-show-he-ever-played-we-got-the-golden-goose Notizie Musicali: "Our showtime was 8:30, no opening act. I was backstage and I said, 'It's kind of quiet out there.'"]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:00:25 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassas-guitar-collection-in-danger-of-wildfires-in-la-not-in-my-hands-anymore https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe-bonamassas-guitar-collection-in-danger-of-wildfires-in-la-not-in-my-hands-anymore Attrezzatura: "I knew this day would come eventually but just not today."]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:02:00 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-bonamassa-on-panic-he-felt-after-agreeing-to-a-rory-gallagher-tribute-show-at-icons-hometown-what-did-i-sign-up-for https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-bonamassa-on-panic-he-felt-after-agreeing-to-a-rory-gallagher-tribute-show-at-icons-hometown-what-did-i-sign-up-for Notizie Musicali: "When they reached out I said: 'You had me at hello.'"]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:03:28 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe_bonamassa_reveals_why_he_doesnt_play_most_guitars_from_his_massive_collection_they_dont_need_to_be_disturbed.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe_bonamassa_reveals_why_he_doesnt_play_most_guitars_from_his_massive_collection_they_dont_need_to_be_disturbed.html Attrezzatura: "Some guitars even have the original strings."]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:01:22 -0400