. 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
(nicknamed "Red Robin") purchased from the same shop, which lacks a tremolo system, offering different sustain and tuning stability. Legacy and Signature Collaboration Greenburst" Strat Go to product viewer dialog for this item. joe_bonamassa_1964_fender_stratocaster_guitar_o...
was engineered to capture the "magic" of the original’s gray-bottom pickups, utilizing period-correct wiring and staggered Alnico 5 magnets. Legacy and Signature Collaboration Greenburst" Strat Go to
: Collectors can find these replicas at retailers like Joe Bonamassa’s Official Store and Guitar Center . For many, this 1964 Stratocaster serves as a
For many, this 1964 Stratocaster serves as a reminder that in the hands of a professional like Bonamassa, the "mojo" and sound of an instrument often outweigh its technical "book value" as a stock original.
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
: The 1964 model year marked a transition for Fender, moving toward pickups with gray flatwork. These specific single-coils are noted for being particularly punchy and high-output compared to earlier "black bottom" versions. Playability