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JOE Bonamassa : Signature Sounds, Styles & Techniques

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I have to start by saying what this DVD is not, rather than what it is. It is NOT a true instructional DVD and it is NOT a concert DVD. That said, it IS a good view into Joe's toy box and some of his techniques. Many of them are standards that an intermediate to advanced player already knows how to do (even you they have not mastered them) such as volume swells, and vibrato technique. It is truely just an introduction with very little detail. If you are looking for a "step-by-step" instruction, this DVD is not for you.

I found it both entertaining and informative. He addresses simple things like pickup selection and muting, as well as a tour of his pedal board and his amps and miking techniques.

Again, a LOT of detail is left out, but I think that is the point. Joe gives you enough information (in most instances) to sort out how YOU want to use this information in YOUR tone. It is not intended to show you how to imitate Joe Bonamassa in every way. It DOES give you information that you can use to improve your sound and that is what it is all about, is it not?

RHB

Very informative dvd. The things that Joe plays while demoing his equipment and effects is worth the price of the video ten times over!

With a title of Signature Sounds, Styles & Techniques you might think Joe breaks down some of his licks, signature riffs but no

The title does not reflect what is on the dvd, if you want to watch Joe play a few different guitars and his approach playing them

It's good, as for anything else you don't even get to see his amp/pedal settings when he talks about his gear. So if you expect a instructional style dvd don't buy it you will be as disappointed as I was.

This is not a "Learn Every Lick" tutorial type guitar DVD. This DVD will show you some of the many techniques used by Joe Bonamassa. Joe sits down and shares his expertise in guitar tone and phrasing, his uses of different guitars and pickups, and how he sets up his audio equipment for a show. Joe Bonamassa is brilliant and eloquent (in speech and guitar play). Do yourself a favor and take a look at this one.

Not being a guitar player but a fan of Joe's this is an interesting concept for an instructional DVD. This deals with how Joe B gets his live sound. If you have ever seen him live this explains how he achives that bigger than life sonic barrage you hear. He strips away all the percieved smoke and mirrors that people assume he uses to achive that sound and explains the effects and amps that he uses. He also explains how he gets a variety of sounds simply by adjusting tone controls and picking techniques. After his straightforward explanation of his theories behind tone and his demonstrations you quickly find out that it is "all in his hands".

Joe Bonamassa is one of the great inspirations in blues guitar these days carrying the tourch for SRV and others who have gone.That being said this is just you watching Joe show you his Stuff Amps, Guitars, Effects Boxes.

But what i really wanted to learn was some of his technique and lead examples.This dvd has a VERY short section on soloing as to be almost non existent.

If you have watched his other concert dvd(live at rockplast) you know that he has a huge arsenal of riff's and cool turnarounds that he could be sharing with asspiring guitar players and none of that is apparent in this dvd at all.

So you are left with Joe firering off leads while explaining the virtues of the Strat,Tele,Lespaul but no-way to learn any of the rapid fire shots he has just played.Its truly maddening.

I did purchase a Reverend Drive Train overdrive pedal on Ebay that he was glowing over however so some good did come of this dvd but not enough to change my mind about giving this 3 stars.

This DVD takes a good look at young blues star Joe Bonamassa and his rock-blues style. Covering everything from his playing to his gear, this is a must have for any fan of him or even just the blues.

This dvd is great for those fans of Bonamassa that want to know what effects and amps he uses. He also has a great breakdown on how to play gibson and fender guitars, and how to get a alot of different sounds from them.

This is for people that play guitars. He shows the uses of fenders and other makes of guitars, how to play each guitar, how to change amps and what amps to use. It is a technical DVD and really good for people that play music. I dont play a guitar but loved the sounds like Violin he created using a guitar. He is certainly a master of the guitar - he can play like Eric Clapton, SRV and Jimmi Hendix. Worth buying this DVD. Gave me an insight into the complexities of playing a guitar properly.

Joe has a really sound gameplan eversince i re-discovered my Blues passion through Joe Bonamassa this millenium.

I too unlike most teenagers of early 70's listened to The likes of Rod Stuart,Gary Moore,B B King and all the best of 'em.

Joe has got it all in his bag and with this his latest album (cd)Sloe Gin Joe has masterfully re-defined sensitivity and Soul with his voice and guitar playing.

I rate this five stars but probably i am biased.......;Hey Joe where goin' with that guitar in your hand....

On Fire!!!!I am gonna see this guy live at every opportunity too.

Mike Carroll