Joe Bonamassa’s 5 Most Underrated Amps
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Noisembryo
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Joe Bonamassa - uninspiring, boring, pretentious cork sniffing endorsement whore. For crying out loud he has signature CABLES! Since when did blues become "elitist" music? Anyone remember all those artists having only acoustic, or some cheap low wattage amp? I really don't like this guy and all that forced "guitar legend" aura around him.
This is actually inspiring:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF0_0Z5FI7I
Re: Joe Bonamassa’s 5 Most Underrated Amps
Joe Bonamassa - uninspiring, boring, pretentious cork sniffing endorsement whore. For crying out loud he has signature CABLES! Since when did blues become "elitist" music? Anyone remember all those artists having only acoustic, or some cheap low wattage amp? I really don't like this guy and all that forced "guitar legend" aura around him.
This is actually inspiring:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF0_0Z5FI7I
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One of Jerry's Kids
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Yep, Son House didn't need blue lasers to get his point across.
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Yep, Son House didn't need blue lasers to get his point across.
Powdered Toast Man
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Never heard of him.
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Never heard of him.
LesStrat
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That ticket price is pretentious. I hesitate to pay that much for artists who actually have AirPlay.You guys are hilarious! Thanks, I needed a good laughoh, BTW I'm a JB fan and I like Volvo cars ;-) Anyway, some of you have a valid point; his management seems to aim at "upper class" fans. He's playing in Amsterdam in March 2015, ticket prices €79,- and up. I think that's quite a bit over the top. Four years ago I payed €40,- for Clapton & Winwood. Oh well, maybe I should just stop whining and get in touch with the local golf / country club... ;-)
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XSSIVE
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Not about to get into BS about Joe, his music, his bluesyness or any of that childish bickering crap but I will say this....he's 100% right about those new Fender '68 Custom amps both the Deluxe and the Vibrolux sound killer.
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Not about to get into BS about Joe, his music, his bluesyness or any of that childish bickering crap but I will say this....he's 100% right about those new Fender '68 Custom amps both the Deluxe and the Vibrolux sound killer.
marcboomer
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We gotta love he put a Seymour Duncan AMP on there huh.
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We gotta love he put a Seymour Duncan AMP on there huh.
Gearjoneser
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Like JB, I'm a big fan of amps. The strange thing is, we're both a fan of Marshall Jubilees for what they do. However, Jubilees would be pretty far down my list of best 'main amps.' I understand the love for Jubilees, but am dumbfounded as to why he's made it his favorite live amp, given his income level.
I have a good amp collection that includes Jubilees, because it's one of Marshall's best high gainers, but a wall of Bogner/Vintage Fender makes more sense to me. Those two are the pinnacle of gain and clean.
On the modern side of things, I agree with his assessment of 68 Reissue Fenders. Put those next to a Bogner Helios and XTC and you're done!
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Like JB, I'm a big fan of amps. The strange thing is, we're both a fan of Marshall Jubilees for what they do. However, Jubilees would be pretty far down my list of best 'main amps.' I understand the love for Jubilees, but am dumbfounded as to why he's made it his favorite live amp, given his income level.
I have a good amp collection that includes Jubilees, because it's one of Marshall's best high gainers, but a wall of Bogner/Vintage Fender makes more sense to me. Those two are the pinnacle of gain and clean.
On the modern side of things, I agree with his assessment of 68 Reissue Fenders. Put those next to a Bogner Helios and XTC and you're done!
GilmourD
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Sometimes it's not about money. Sometimes a product just does what you want and is not expensive.
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Evan Skopp
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Joe would be way less pretentious if he wasn't so much freakin' better than everyone who calls him pretentious.
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Joe would be way less pretentious if he wasn't so much freakin' better than everyone who calls him pretentious.
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You'll get that at high levels of skill, talent, achievement, etc.
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You'll get that at high levels of skill, talent, achievement, etc.
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Joe B is a pretty fine guitarist if you ask me. Didn't he start getting national recognition when he was only 10-12? I guess I understand the carping, but I remember people saying EXACTLY the same things about Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepard too. And yes,...Bloomfield, Clapton and Winter before them. And yes I AM that OLD! &*$#!!!!
I certainly wouldn't mind having his endorsements--or Johnny Hiland's,...jeez that guy is EVERYWHERE. And Johnny Winter...I'm seeing more ads with him now that he gone than ever before. (And hey, what is it with these guys named "Johnny", and how can they be so good?
(Give yourself points if you got the pun...)
I think the article is interesting, and food for thought, though it certainly seems that the new Fender Custom '68 Series can no longer be deemed "underrated" with everyone singing their praises.
And I remember back before '68...you couldn't GIVE away a Supro amp...until some guy named Page started using one, and now they are practically Holy Grail amps.
Bill
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Joe B is a pretty fine guitarist if you ask me. Didn't he start getting national recognition when he was only 10-12? I guess I understand the carping, but I remember people saying EXACTLY the same things about Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepard too. And yes,...Bloomfield, Clapton and Winter before them. And yes I AM that OLD! &*$#!!!!
I certainly wouldn't mind having his endorsements--or Johnny Hiland's,...jeez that guy is EVERYWHERE. And Johnny Winter...I'm seeing more ads with him now that he gone than ever before. (And hey, what is it with these guys named "Johnny", and how can they be so good?
(Give yourself points if you got the pun...)
I think the article is interesting, and food for thought, though it certainly seems that the new Fender Custom '68 Series can no longer be deemed "underrated" with everyone singing their praises.
And I remember back before '68...you couldn't GIVE away a Supro amp...until some guy named Page started using one, and now they are practically Holy Grail amps.
Bill
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Well, he isn't quite Eric Johnson, who has a lot more dexterity, virtuosity, diverse influences, and..yes, better tone. I am happy Joe found his audience, if not a unique voice.
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Well, he isn't quite Eric Johnson, who has a lot more dexterity, virtuosity, diverse influences, and..yes, better tone. I am happy Joe found his audience, if not a unique voice.
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I don't see anyone doubting the guy is talented. I think the common thread here is people find him uninspiring. When I heard about "Black Country Communion" I was excited to hear about the project. When I heard the music it was a bit of a let down. Once again not bad, but uninspiring. IMO there is no wow factor to his music, nothing that makes me sit back and say to myself "now this is interesting". I get the feeling I am not alone with this assessment.
Re: Joe Bonamassa’s 5 Most Underrated Amps
I don't see anyone doubting the guy is talented. I think the common thread here is people find him uninspiring. When I heard about "Black Country Communion" I was excited to hear about the project. When I heard the music it was a bit of a let down. Once again not bad, but uninspiring. IMO there is no wow factor to his music, nothing that makes me sit back and say to myself "now this is interesting". I get the feeling I am not alone with this assessment.
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