Vintage Faves with Joe Bonamassa | 1958 Gibson Flying V
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Published 2024-05-13
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Hang out with guitarist Joe Bonamassa at the Vintage Platinum Room at Guitar Center Hollywood—“A place that I spend a lot of time, and even more money”—as he recounts the tale of one of his rarest finds.
In 2017, this 1958 Gibson Flying V was brought into Guitar Center Sacramento by the niece of the guitar’s original owner as she was settling his estate. It’s known as the “Trash Bag Flying V,” because it was found leaning against a wall with a trash bag over it.
The guitar didn’t even stop at GC first. Her uncle also had a Selmer saxophone, and she went to another store to sell it. The shop bought the sax, but referred her to Guitar Center for the Flying V.
“You could work in a music shop—or have 304 stores like Guitar Center—live three lifetimes, and still not have something this rare and this original walk in the front door,” says Bonamassa, who was driving down from Seattle after purchasing a 1934 Ford pickup truck when he was texted photos of the Flying V. “But lo and behold—there it was in all its glory. She actually thought the guitar wasn’t worth much. She was informed it was worth a hell of a lot.”
Bonamassa estimates the Trash Bag Flying V is one of only 90 models made by Gibson in 1958. But he doesn’t secret away such a valuable acquisition in a vault or collector’s case.
“This one is a rock guitar that needs to be played,” he says. “It goes out on the road with me.”
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro with Joe Bonamassa
00:31 - The Story Behind Joe’s ’58 Gibson “Trash Bag” Flying V
03:30 - Playing the 1958 Gibson Flying V
04:11 - Joe On the Collectibility of Flying V’s
05:56 - Outro
All Comments (21)
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What do you think of Joe's '58 Flying V? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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I love Joe and the preservation of history.
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I never get tired of listening to Joe on old guitars. Playing them or talking about them.
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Told her the truth about the value and paid it. Extreme respect.
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Very respectful what he said about paying someone what it’s worth. That’s very honorable. Not many people in this world do that anymore , sad to say.
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Not just a unreal guitarist, or a musician/songwriter, but a ceritified guitar and music equipment geek, whats not to like about Joe, love these videos, part of the history we need to keep for the future
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Joe is just a legend man, so humble and honourable.
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Thank you Joe for everything you do just because of you I feel like there's no other guitar than Gibson or fender thank you for your help❤
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So cool that Guitar Center called Joe to tell him about this instrument. He's such a good dude, people all around want to help him. And this is a win-win-win situation.
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Love hearing the stories of the guitars Joe has gathered and how he respects where they came from. That is a beauty and so good that he plays it live. Each previous owners DNA is carried in those guitars. How cool they get to go along for a ride with JB on stage. Awesome!!
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I just remember Jimi playin a V on the song Red House on a VHS tape I saw as a kid and thinkin that was the coolest guitar and sound I have ever seen.
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Oh the tone, tone for days, and days!
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Great guitar and great story. It’s a guitar that has gone to the best home it could ever hope to have. Fantastic !
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Obviously he’s a great player, but he absolutely kills it in these kinds of vids, which he does a lot. His enthusiasm, respect and natural curiosity always come shining through.
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Pretty baller. Love how it's looking as an aged instrument. You can see all the knicks and dings in it and the cracked nitrocellulose lacquer. It's got a whole history and life of memories associated with it. So cool.
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Dude, thank you for brining such a great story and showing a little piece of history. What better person to give this rare guitar a home!
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Another great instrument found the right home. I love the story and yet another example of what Joe often talks about, "guitars find him".
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What a magical piece, and a great story too. I collect Vs. Nothing like this, of course, but I'm glad it has such a good home. 💙🔥
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I love to hear Joe’s guitar stories. I’m glad he is working with Guitar Center. The guitar world needs both of you. I’m hoping and praying that it’s a successful collaboration for both of you. I know I am searching your online store for my next guitar.
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Great story, and I applaud you, Joe, for your honesty and integrity. Blessings to you many times over 🤌🏼
