Joe Bonamassa Signature Series

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Dunlop is very proud to present two signature pedals that were developed in collaboration with Joe Bonamassa, an artist who is famed for not only being one of the most talented guitarists working today but who also owns one of the most discerning ears when it comes to guitar tone and gear. Joe talks to us about the passion and dedication he has for his craft, the story behind the creation of his signature pedals working alongside Dunlop's product designer Jeorge Tripps, and gives an intimate solo performance where he features his use of these electronics.

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JOE BONAMASSA SIGNATURE CRY BABY:
Specially engineered to fit in perfectly with Joe's system, from the way it looks to the way it sounds, this Cry Baby Wah sports a classy copper top with a smooth-finish black body on the outside. On the inside, it features large, vintage-style thru-hole components, a Halo inductor (for added harmonic content), an output buffer (to prevent impedance imbalance with vintage fuzz pedals), and a switch for true-bypass or non-true-bypass operation (Joe prefers non-True Bypass as it darkens the high end). With its huge vocal sweep range, this is one of the most expressive Cry Babys ever, and it's Joe's tool of choice to accentuate every soulful bend and bluesy wail. "The first pedal I ever purchased was a Cry Baby, 25 years ago," he says. "I am so honored to have my name on this pedal and hope it brings you as much fun as it brings me every night on stage."

JOE BONAMASSA SIGNATURE FUZZ FACE:
Following in the footsteps of Fuzz Face masters Eric Johnson, David Gilmour, and Jimi Hendrix—Joe Bonamassa relies on his Fuzz Face to deliver his trademark searing leads. Tested and developed over several world tours, the JBF3 Joe Bonamassa Signature Fuzz Face is voiced specifically for Joe's humbucker-driven tone, adding sustain and thickness for a rich, creamy fuzz. This pedal's hand-wired circuitry is built around matched NOS Russian military germanium transistors for their characteristic warmth and growl. The JBF3 also features classic grey Cliff jacks and Omeg pots all housed in a polished copper finish that will patina over time. "I wanted this Fuzz Face to be a pedal that would instantly transform your tone," Joe says. "It drives you to a different place as a player. Kick on the inspiration box!" Production of the Joe Bonamassa Signature Fuzz Face is limited to a single batch each year.

VIDEO CREDITS:
Jimmy Dunlop: Executive Producer
Joey Tosi: Producer & Director
Max Baloian: Editor & Sound Recordist/Mixer
Art Direction: Graham Shaw
Donavan Sell: Director of Photography & Camera Operator
Danny Nieder: Camera Operator
Mick Waller: Set Photographer & Production Assistant
Bryan Kehoe: Artist Relations

*additional photos provided by Keeney+Law Photography*

Special thanks to J&R Adventures, Jeorge Tripps, 3rd Encore Rehearsal Studios, Digital Film Studios Equipment Rental (Los Angeles), and Heil Microphones.

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[washydoubty]

I love Joe. PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!! Hardworking. Honest. Talented!!!

[chenjunhao]

he has to carry all the stuff and set them all up himself??

[Toraboramusic]

@8653011 ..same with mine! Its sitting next to my JVM and hasnt been played in months now due to what seems like a blown capacitor, as i cannot get the bias even close on each side. It all started by blowing a tube, (In half !), and the amp tech in town wont touch TSL's as he says they are a pain to work on and are VERY unreliable. I think he has a point there! (Im already on my second PCB). Let me know how you gwt on with the FF through a plexi...? All the best.

[8653011]

@Toraboramusic I used to have a TSL but it kept breaking. One of my favourite amps ever. Im borrowing a friends plexi soon so i can try the fuzz face thing.

[MrEricclaptonisgod]

@jls6318 you are rubish

[russpenn24]

You got to love Joe's work ethic and drive, his thirst for guitar tone, and amazing ability to express it! He's right up there with Clapton and the best guitar players out there!

[zeeLibertiner]

@chenjunhao isn't that the way it should be? ;)

[Toraboramusic]

@8653011 ..well thats very interesting - i didnt know that. I should never have sold my Marshall 1987X Plexi non MV amp! Only got MV amps now, a TSL and JVM, although the JVM does have a very clean 'clean' channel

[Toraboramusic]

@BillDerBerg, thanks. The quest continues...! Tone and touch go together like bread and butter... but it takes one to find the other

[8653011]

@BillDerBerg I think Joe uses his FF through the category 5 plexi which has no master

[BillDerBerg]

@Toraboramusic ... you're welcome bro. ;) I must've gotten Joe B's Fuzz Face mixed up w/ Eric Johnson's signature FF, which has silicone diodes & *IMO* is not as much a Fuzz Face as it is a Big Muff w/ less "fuzz". ... 'GOOD' luck in your tone quest... :)

[Toraboramusic]

@timmy47 venus isle is a work of art.  Has to be his best material to date. A mate lent me the album years ago now and it took me to a different place. Mind blowing stuff!

Good post.