Joe Bonamassa's Vintage Telecaster Tone Tips & Tricks

00:00 Intro
00:58 Switching options on 1954 Tele explained
01:58 The secret 'extra' tone in a vintage Tele
02:49 Tone influence of pickup cover
05:46 Violin-ing
06:23 Benefits of flat-pole bridge pickups

Blues-rock superstar and vintage guitar expert Joe Bonamassa reveals his tips and tricks to get extra tone and unlock new sounds from Fender's classic Telecaster electric, especially ones with vintage wiring schemes.

[jessejuno]

I think, the love this guy has for all guitar is contagious.

[hizoHH]

I think the most underrated thing about Joe, is his intelligence and ability to convey so much. He truly loves and appreciates guitar and the blues so much.

[soniah]

One of the best demonstrations of a vintage Telecaster . Thank you Joe!

[ryevick]

I never thought too much about a Telecaster until I got one, and now I'll never let go of it. They're a must.

[stuartkennedy]

I love how he explains all the little differences in tones with a guitar

[jeffhale]

Telecasters are the Swiss Army knife of guitars. They’re my favorite guitars on the planet! Awesome vid Joe! 🇺🇸

[joeltunnah]

I've dabbled in many other guitars over the last 25 years, but I always end up coming back to a Telecaster.

[michaelr.]

Regardless if u are a fan of Bonamassa's music or not, you have to admit that he has done more for the appreciation of old guitars than just about anyone. He is probably also the most grounded or normal star..and that should be respected. Joe is all good in my opinion.

[RickMcCargar]

Great player, humble as the day is long. Always gives props to those who came before. He's the ambassador we need.

[TheGergeDIY]

The Telecaster is the polygraph of guitars. No faking it, no lies.

[Dang...]

JB is truly outstanding: down to earth, humble, soulful player, great sense of humor, burning picker. Here he sounds so much like Albert Collins. He worked his ass off since childhood to succeed in music, and he deserves everything he's achieved. Thank you JB! Go see him live.

[benedekgabor.]

Anyone can say anything about a Tele’s neck pickup but a bit of drive, lot’s of reverb/shimmer and a pich of delay and it’s tone heaven.

[LRHutch]

I agree totally that a Telecaster is the best guitar. I have two plus one more that I built myself using the old wiring schematic. There is magic in a Telecaster that no other guitar has.

[stephensmith]

Amazing sound as usual from The Main Man. The Solder Dot that he mentioned on the inside of The Ashtray is from when they used to solder a length of wire onto it prior to The dipping process for Chroming and it would then be removed once the job was done. I worked for an Electronics company in the 80s and we used to use exactly the same process when Powder coating certain Items.

[djross]

Anytime I can get playing guitar tips and or watch Mr. Bonamassa play is time well spent. TY😎🎸🎶🤘🏻

[northwest]

Just casusally blows away 90% of all guitarists during a discussion of the finer points of a tele. This guy is a humble G.O.A.T.

[KevinSmithdc]

Joe is the greatest guitar and amp salesman in the world. He conveys so much enthusiasm...makes you want to run right out and buy whatever he's pitching.

[JustMe-drci]

Just 16 days until I see you in Columbus, Ohio! Thanks for the years of great entertainment. A friend bought me a copy of "A New Day Yesterday" in 2000 and said, "This sounds like something you'd like." She was right. And you just keep getting better. Thanks, too, for the videos like this. I'm an equipment nerd and I love them!

[sundaynightdrunk]

There is so much to learn just watching this man play. I never thought my blues chops were killer, but Joe is truly humbling. All of my other guitars sit waiting to be played since I bought a Tele, and I grew up wanting Les Pauls and Strats.

[jackhopkins]

This gentleman is pushing on the door of being the