Joe Bonamassa & The Story Of The “Ragin’ Cajun” Gibson Les Paul 1960 Standard

Joe Bonamassa Shows Mark Agnesi his 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard “Ragin’ Cajun” his most used Gibson Les Paul.

In this excerpt from The Collection: Joe Bonamassa, Joe tells Gibson TV host Mark Agnesi about the incredible story behind his 1960 Gibson Les Paul™ Standard, “Ragin’ Cajun” – a 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard with a history as vibrant as its red finish. In this video, Joe tells Mark Agnesi about this legendary Gibson Les Paul, serial number 0 7171, and how it ended up in his hands. It all started with a visit to International Vintage in New Orleans, where the guitar sat with its original parts hidden beneath some less-than-stellar chrome covers hiding its true identity.

Joe shares how a casual afternoon visit to a local guitar shop turned into a historic moment when he struck a deal to purchase the guitar, even before fully realizing its significance. The story takes a twist when Mike Hickey, Joe’s trusted guitar tech, discovers a photo of the very same guitar in an old book, confirming its storied legacy. From a rare find to becoming Joe’s number one consecutively used guitar on stage, “The Ragin’ Cajun” has seen over 300 shows.

If you’re a fan of guitar history, you’ll love the story of Joe’s 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard “Ragin’ Cajun,” and if you’ve ever seen a live show with Joe Bonamassa, chances are you’ve seen this guitar!

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[sixslinger]

I could listen to Joe talk about these vintage guitars all day.

[danc.]

If I had a dollar for every Gibson/Epiphone Bonamassa video, I could actually afford a Gibson.

[southernpanda]

This man has more “Signature” guitars than I have guitars.

[jseptoski]

It’s nice to see that the Canadian Tuxedo is making a comeback!

[mikelanzafame]

Pretty soon this guy is going to own every guitar on earth

[jari]

The best guitar related series to have ever existed! I love "The Collection" 🙏🏼

[rockhead]

Fantastic guitar...Les Pauls are unmatchable.

[williamrobinson]

Joe's enthusiasm for and knowledge of guitars (especially Les Pauls) is so inspiring, and I myself don't even play Les Pauls. So many great stories this incomparable virtuoso artist has to tell!
Nice one Maestro Bonamassa! 🎶🌟👍

[leonwhildenjr]

That’s a Beauty, Thank you for sharing Joe! 💪💀🤘🙏☮️🖤🌅🎉🇺🇸🎉

[ToddTheJoker]

such a lucky guy! I would love to have just one burst!

[unclefrank]

The '59 gets a lot of love, but to me(and a few others), the 1960 Les Pauls are the coolest. The variations in "sunbursts", the varied neck profiles, and really different tops. Bookmatched, Pinstripe, Flitchflame, burlish/quilty flame, the Cajun....

[Godsman]

Love it. Very cool guitar. Would love to just play one one time.

[TaylorS]

Man that was a nice tone. What amp was he plugged in to?

[aminahmed]

What a fantastic video have a great weekend Gibson TV also mindau Monday is Thanksgiving in Canada ❤

[christerrio]

Here comes another 30, 000 dollar signature guitar. Great.

[FrankBuyers...guitarista-iuzg]

Joe bonamassa also plays his Epiphones live on stage.. Epiphone the daddy of the Gibson Les Paul..

[fives.]

Why yes, I have been known to refer to this guitar as the James Carville 'Burst, how did you know

[christiandude]

Thats the first of Joes les Pauls i dont like from the color... but sounds great...

[thorstenfriedrich]

what brand/model of jeans jacket is joe wearing?

[captainsalty]

How many guitars does this guy have? Holy crap