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GALLERY: Joe Bonamassa's "Dust Bowl" Tour Guitars

The guitars Joe Bonamassa is using on his 2011 tour supporting "Dust Bowl." Photos taken March 6, 2011 in Davenport, Iowa by Chris Kies.

By Rebecca Dirks,
Rebecca Dirks
Rebecca Dirks graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in journalism and art, and joined Premier Guitar as an intern in 2007. She lives in the Iowa City area with her husband, two giant dogs, and more cats than are appropriate to mention. When not petsitting, she enjoys challenging herself in the kitchen, watching the Packers dominate, and discovering new music or rediscovering old favorites.
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Chris Kies
Chris Kies
Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.
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Mar 10, 2011

Gigliotti Custom Guitars GT Custom
"Bonamassa broke out one of his classics this show in what he calls, рthe infamous Gigliotti!с He says, рItуs a guitar Iуve used earlier in my career. I was feeling nostalgic and itуs the perfect guitar for тBird on a Wire.ус"
Make sure to check out our exclusive video Track Breakdowns with Joe Bonamassa where he breaks down songs from the new album, plays some riffs, and discusses his gear in detail:
"Dust Bowl" - "Slow Train" - "You Better Watch Yourself"
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