Joe Bonamassa’s best gear buying advice isn't what you expect

What’s Joe Bonamassa’s only advice for tone chasing? What difference does gear ACTUALLY make? Watch Joe show you how to sound better on guitar: Joe Bonamassa Tone Masterclass: Advice For... ▶ Guitars used in this video: Dinesh is playing a Gibson Murphy Lab - Ultra Light Aged 1968 Les Paul Custom Ebony: https://bit.ly/41jadxr Joe is playing a Gibson Murphy Lab Les Paul: https://bit.ly/4k6tj12 ▶ Amps used: Both Joe and Dinesh are playing a MESA/Boogie® Fillmore 50 amplifier: https://bit.ly/4i2fEX7 International Customers–Please contact your local or preferred dealer for all shipping inquiries. Options available now to finance See if you prequalify for available options with no impact on your credit score. Guitarists spend years searching for the perfect tone, but Joe Bonamassa has a simple rule: figure out what you don’t want first. In this discussion taken from the Gibson Gear Guide interview, Joe shares his insights with Dinesh on tone, gear, and why your sound is more about how you play than what you play. Whether you’re running a $200 replica Les Paul™ or a high-end Murphy Lab model, your playing will still sound like you, and you’ll sound like yourself! Again, once you know what you don’t want, you’ll be able to find affordable gear that fits your sound and criteria! Joe breaks down the importance of gain structure, midrange, amp response, and effects; plus, he reflects on his own experiences chasing legendary tones from players like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robben Ford, only to find that only they can sound like them! He also explores the difference between being a solo artist with a signature sound and a session musician who needs to be prepared for anything and be able to be that sonic chameleon who can turn their hand to any style of music and genre. For guitarists wondering whether they need every amp, pedal, and guitar on the market, you’re going to love watching this because hint: You don’t actually need all that because it’s just down to you! Watch as Joe cuts through the hype and offers real-world advice on getting the best tone for your playing. 📼 Related Videos To Watch Next: ▶ Joe Bonamassa Guitar Tone Masterclass: Les Paul Volume & Tone Knob Tips & Interview: Joe Bonamassa Tone Masterclass: Advice For... ▶ How to use your Gibson Les Paul tone Controls with Joe Bonamassa: Joe Bonamassa's Gibson Les Paul tone tips ... ▶ How to find the BEST Gibson Electric Guitar for YOU? Whats the BEST Gibson ELECTRIC Guitar Shap... Subscribe to the Official Gibson Gear Guide: @gibson 📩 Get Gibson guitar news before ANYONE else: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonNEWS 📱Follow Us On Social Media For Early Access To Product News ▶ Twitter: gibsonguitar ▶ Instagram: gibsonguitar ▶ Facebook: Gibson 📹 Follow our other channels! Official Epiphone: @officialepiphone Official Mesa Boogie: @mesaboogie Official Gibson TV: @gibsonguitar Official Kramer Guitars: @kramerguitarsusa Official KRK Music: @krksystems Learn to play with Gibson App - Interactive Lessons with Real-Time Feedback, New Songs Added Every Week, a Digital Amp (iOS only), and Personal Guides from the Best Guitarists in the World: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonApp 🛒 Shop Gibson Brands: Gibson: https://www.gibson.com/ Epiphone: https://www.epiphone.com/ Mesa Boogie: https://www.mesaboogie.com/ Kramer: https://www.kramerguitars.com/ Maestro pedals: https://www.maestroelectronics.com/ KRK Systems: https://www.krkmusic.com/ More info on Steinberger: https://www.steinberger.com/ ABOUT GIBSON GEAR GUIDE: Welcome to Gibson Gear Guide – the official YouTube channel made by gearheads, for gearheads. Get first access to our latest guitars, basses, amps, pedals, and pro-audio gear. Watch equipment reviews, exclusive artist interviews and performances, deep dives into the history of the world’s most iconic guitars, and more. #gibson #GibsonGearGuide Video Production by Bolo Brothers Creative