: Bonamassa immediately noted the guitar's resonance and feel, stating it was "going right on the road" to be used as a primary stage instrument rather than a museum piece. : Joe also owns a 1964 Candy Apple Red Hardtail Strat
became so influential to Joe’s modern sound that he collaborated with the to replicate its specific tone. Signature Pickup Set : The Joe Bonamassa '64 Greenburst Strat Set joe_bonamassa_1964_fender_stratocaster_guitar_o...
. This non-stock finish, which Bonamassa has humorously called "the coolest, most hideous guitar" in his collection, is what gives the instrument its signature look and nickname. Technical Features and Tone : Bonamassa immediately noted the guitar's resonance and
was engineered to capture the "magic" of the original’s gray-bottom pickups, utilizing period-correct wiring and staggered Alnico 5 magnets. most hideous guitar" in his collection