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Norman Harris of Norman's Rare Guitars poses with a Les Paul at his legendary Tarzana, California guitar store.

Norman Harris on the unlikely rise of Norman’s Rare Guitars and the birth of the vintage guitar market

By Andrew Daly published

Just in time for a new Netflix doc, GW sits down with Norman Harris – owner of Tarzana, California’s iconic Norman’s Rare Guitars – to discuss 50 years of sales, his kinship with Joe Bonamassa, and what the future holds for the guitar institution

Guitars
Matteo Mancuso

Matteo Mancuso has become one of the hottest guitar talents on the planet – now he’s finally announced his first headline US tour

By Phil Weller published

The generational guitar player will be heading out on his first extended run of headline dates in the US and Canada this year

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Joe Bonamassa [left] wears a deep blue suit and polka-dotted shirt and plays his green refin Strat; the late Irish blues legend Rory Gallagher [right] screams and inflicts some punishment on his heavily worn number one Stratocaster.

Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to the late, great Irish blues-rock icon Rory Gallagher

By Joe Bonamassa published

He might have only just learned how to pronounce Gallagher's name properly, but JoBo is a player who idolized the man, and will pay tribute to him in three shows this summer in Cork, Ireland

Artist Lessons
Warren Haynes stands with his signature Gibson Les Paul

“We’re all looking for new inspiration. These P-90 pickups work really well”: Warren Haynes on the P-90 renaissance

By Jenna Scaramanga published

Need some fresh sounds? The Allman Bros guitarist says P-90s are "instantly the tonal change I’m looking for"

Guitar Pickups
Joe Bonamassa at the Nerdville Museum holding a Fender Stratocaster

Norman Harris hints Joe Bonamassa could take over Norman's Rare Guitars when he retires

By Jenna Scaramanga published

The owner of perhaps the world's most famous vintage guitar store has discussed his own retirement, and believes Bonamassa has the skills for the job

Music Industry
Joe Bonamassa and Gary Moore: Bonamassa plays a '59 Les Paul Standard, wears a dark suit and shades, while this archive pick of the late Moore sees him embrace the '80s with a sleeveless red jacket and matching Strat.

Joe Bonamassa explains the soloing secrets of his hero Gary Moore – and says no Moore, no Bonamassa

By Joe Bonamassa published

No Moore, no Bonamassa, says Joe, as he puts together four blazing solo ideas inspired by the late blues-rock force of nature

Artist Lessons
Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa now owns Rory Gallagher’s Number 1 Rangemaster

By Phil Weller published

Bonamassa is one of Gallagher’s biggest fans, and now he’s been gifted the Rangemaster that formed the foundation of his legendary tone

Guitar Pedals
Joe Bonamassa playing a counterfeit Les Paul

Joe Bonamassa, Gibson’s Tom Murphy and all-star gear specialists reveal how to spot a fake Les Paul

By Matt Owen published

YouTuber Robert Baker put a fake Les Paul on the workbench, and let the guitar experts have their say

Electric Guitars
Joe Bonamassa “Greenburst” Stratocaster Pickup Set

The tones of Joe Bonamassa’s obscure “Greenburst” Strat have been brought to the masses with new Seymour Duncan pickups

By Phil Weller published

The single-coils feature period-correct wiring, staggered Alnico 5 magnets, and gray bottom flatwork to faithfully recreate the tones of the “star” guitar

Guitar Pickups
Joe Bonamassa

“There’s nothing more Spinal Tap”: Joe Bonamassa reflects on the worst show of his career

By Phil Weller published

Today, he’s one of the most celebrated blues guitarists in the game, but JoBo faced a harsh reality when he embarked on his first headline tour

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