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: Bonamassa immediately noted the guitar's resonance and feel, stating it was "going right on the road" to be used as a primary stage instrument rather than a museum piece. : Joe also owns a 1964 Candy Apple Red Hardtail Strat

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. joe_bonamassa_1964_fender_stratocaster_guitar_o...

Joe Bonamassa acquired the 1964 Stratocaster at in California. Originally a standard three-tone sunburst model, the guitar underwent a radical transformation in the 1970s when it was refinished in an unusual Green Sunburst : Bonamassa immediately noted the guitar's resonance and

. 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 Originally a standard three-tone sunburst model, the guitar