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The supernatural experience Jared James Nichols had when he played through Gary Moore's old amp
By Janelle Borg published
Nichols looks back on the moment he and Joe Bonamassa fired up one of Moore’s prized amps – which the Nerdville owner recently acquired for $25,100

Joe Bonamassa on how best to set up P-90s – and what sets them apart from humbuckers
By Phil Weller published
Bonamassa has explained the difference between humbuckers and P-90s, as more big names are drawn towards the “best of both worlds” option

Joe Bonamassa issues public plea to help session guitarist Mason Stoops recover his stolen vintage gear
By Matt Owen published
Stoops' 1965 Fender Jazzmaster and 1961 Gretsch Corvette were stolen in the Highland Park neighborhood in Los Angeles

Joe Bonamassa’s storied Lazarus Les Paul, which was once brought back from the dead, has been bought by a pop-punk guitar hero
By Matt Owen published
Lazarus was reissued as a Bonamassa signature Epiphone a few years ago – now it has a new owner

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival announces 2026 lineup
By Janelle Borg published
Now in its seventh edition, the festival is set to take place in Austin, Texas – and features Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, and John Mayer, while Trey Anastasio, Tommy Emmanuel, Julian Lage and Pete Townshend are all making their Crossroads debut

Jimmie Vaughan was a garbage man listening to B.B. King. Then he wound up touring with his hero
By Henry Yates published
He once snuck into a B.B. King show aged 13. Now Jimmie Vaughan is part of Joe Bonamassa's all-star tribute to the King of the Blues – he explains how he approached tackling his hero's licks and what he learned from the master

How Joe Bonamassa and Slash channeled BB King and the Edge for an iconic cover of an iconic tune
By Joe Bonamassa published
In his latest lesson for GW, Joe Bonamassa celebrates B.B. King’s late '80s collaboration with U2

Joe Bonamassa names his go-to studio amp – which he bought from Steven Seagal
By Phil Weller published
The 1950s combo “roars” in the studio despite its compact size

Simpsons icon Hank Azaria on his Springsteen tribute – and his custom Moe guitar from the Boss’ own builder
By Daryl Robertson published
From Springfield to Springsteen, the Simpsons actor talks about becoming The Boss, performing with two guitar icons, and shows off a custom Petillo guitar, complete with Moe inlay. Worst. Interview. Ever? Not a chance
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