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Want to play like Albert King? Want to sound like Albert King? Joe Bonamassa shows you how! ▶Gibson Joe Bonamassa “Amos” 1958 Flying V Collector’s Edition, Ltd, Custom: https://bit.ly/4fj7uYV ▶Joe is playing a Gibson Falcon 20 1x12 combo: https://bit.ly/40iGwMR *Options Available Now to Finance* See if you Prequalify for available options with no impact to your credit score In this excerpt from our Joe Bonamassa tone masterclass, part 2, Dinesh sat down with Joe Bonamassa to not only talk about his new Joe Bonamassa "Amos" 1958 Flying V Collector's Edition guitar, but also how to get Albert King’s iconic tone, and the connections between Albert King, Eddie Van Halen, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. In this video, Joe shares the Albert King guitar technique that most people miss, and Joe and Dinesh cover specific tips for capturing that unmistakable Albert King sound. From adjusting high-gain settings, managing field hum, and using the guitar’s natural mid-rich tones to balancing treble and presence, they reveal how to recreate Albert’s “upside-down and backward” sound on a Flying V. Joe also explains Albert’s thumb technique and distinctive phrasing, which give his bends and fills such a haunting, soulful quality. They also talk about how to deal with high gain guitar amps and still get the clarity you need! Whether you’re a fan of blues or rock or looking to dial in an authentic Albert King-inspired tone, or you want to see how one of the greatest blues legends of all time got his signature playing style and tone, this is the guitar for you! 📼 Related Videos To Watch Next: ▶ Joe Bonamassa on how to get Eric Clapton’s “woman tone” on a Les Paul: https://youtu.be/jzi5hAARbtw ▶ Watch Joe Bonamassa unveil TWO new signature models; https://youtu.be/7s1JTDL5aQA ▶ How to buy the BEST Tube amp that you'll actually want to play: https://youtu.be/DZA0zPJeok8 Subscribe to the Official Gibson Gear Guide: https://www.youtube.com/@gibson?sub_confirmation=1 📩 Get Gibson guitar news before ANYONE else: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonNEWS 📱Follow Us On Social Media For Early Access To Product News ▶ https://www.twitter.com/gibsonguitar ▶ https://www.instagram.com/gibsonguitar/ ▶ https://www.facebook.com/Gibson/ 📹 Follow our other channels! Official Epiphone: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialEpiphone Official Mesa Boogie: https://www.youtube.com/@mesaboogie Official Gibson TV: https://www.youtube.com/@gibsonguitar Official Kramer Guitars: https://www.youtube.com/@KramerGuitarsUSA Official KRK Music: https://www.youtube.com/@KRKSYSTEMS Learn to play with Gibson App - Interactive Lessons with Real-Time Feedback, New Songs Added Every Week, a Digital Amp (iOS only), and Personal Guides from the Best Guitarists in the World: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonApp 🛒 Shop Gibson Brands: Gibson: https://www.gibson.com/ Epiphone: https://www.epiphone.com/ Mesa Boogie: https://www.mesaboogie.com/ Kramer: https://www.kramerguitars.com/ Maestro pedals: https://www.maestroelectronics.com/ KRK Systems: https://www.krkmusic.com/ More info on Steinberger: https://www.steinberger.com/ ABOUT GIBSON GEAR GUIDE: Welcome to Gibson Gear Guide – the official YouTube channel made by gearheads, for gearheads. Get first access to our latest guitars, basses, amps, pedals, and pro-audio gear. Watch equipment reviews, exclusive artist interviews and performances, deep dives into the history of the world’s most iconic guitars, and more. #gibson #GibsonGearGuide Video Production by Bolo Brothers Creative