Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Learn how to play I'll Take the Blame, as performed by Joe Bonamassa released on his 2025 album "Breakthrough". A killer shuffle in Gm, only three chords, but 3 great guitar arrangements (2 rhythm, and a lead guitar)
The lesson covers the rhythm parts, the guitar solo, and his approach to both.
Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):
Gibson Les Paul Classic imp.i114863.net/Vy5mAk (mine is actually a 2011 R8)
2006 MIJ Fender Telecaster Custom (rhythm guitar 1 - bridge pickup)
1975 Fender Custom Telecaster (rhythm guitar 2 - middle p/u setting)
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 9 o'clock)
Boss EQ: imp.i114863.net/AoOO0o (mids boosted 1 tic)
Nobels ODR-1x for lead guitar parts sweetwater.sjv.io/jeg4Zb
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (room setting)
1963 Fender Bassman (V7, T6, B0, P7) for rhythm guitar parts
Marshall Studio JTM20 - for lead guitar parts sweetwater.sjv.io/kOoLod (P8, B2, M10, T10, VT7, VN5)
Boss Waza Tube Amp expander sweetwater.sjv.io/BneVRx
00:00 Demo of Guitar solo
01:09 Introduction / What to expect
03:00 Lesson - Rhythm guitar 1 parts
11:20 Lesson - Rhythm guitar 2 parts
18:05 Lesson - Lead guitar intro parts
22:50 Demo clip - guitar solo part 1
23:16 Lesson - Guitar solo part 1
26:35 Demo clip - guitar solo part 2
27:05 Lesson - Guitar solo part 2
30:28 Final thoughts
Also...
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USED GEAR:
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More ways to support the channel:
Super Thanks (see below the video screen)
Patreon: patreon.com/12footchain (tabs and chord charts on patreon)
Merch! bonfire.com/how-many-guitars-do-you-need
Check out jbonamassa.com for the Breakthrough album and tour dates!
Learn how to play I'll Take the Blame, as performed by Joe Bonamassa released on his 2025 album "Breakthrough". A killer shuffle in Gm, only three chords, but 3 great guitar arrangements (2 rhythm, and a lead guitar)
The lesson covers the rhythm parts, the guitar solo, and his approach to both.
Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):
Gibson Les Paul Classic imp.i114863.net/Vy5mAk (mine is actually a 2011 R8)
2006 MIJ Fender Telecaster Custom (rhythm guitar 1 - bridge pickup)
1975 Fender Custom Telecaster (rhythm guitar 2 - middle p/u setting)
Xotic EP Boost: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Py09 (knob at 9 o'clock)
Boss EQ: imp.i114863.net/AoOO0o (mids boosted 1 tic)
Nobels ODR-1x for lead guitar parts sweetwater.sjv.io/jeg4Zb
TC Elec. Hall of Fame Reverb: imp.i114863.net/5bdEX2 (room setting)
1963 Fender Bassman (V7, T6, B0, P7) for rhythm guitar parts
Marshall Studio JTM20 - for lead guitar parts sweetwater.sjv.io/kOoLod (P8, B2, M10, T10, VT7, VN5)
Boss Waza Tube Amp expander sweetwater.sjv.io/BneVRx
00:00 Demo of Guitar solo
01:09 Introduction / What to expect
03:00 Lesson - Rhythm guitar 1 parts
11:20 Lesson - Rhythm guitar 2 parts
18:05 Lesson - Lead guitar intro parts
22:50 Demo clip - guitar solo part 1
23:16 Lesson - Guitar solo part 1
26:35 Demo clip - guitar solo part 2
27:05 Lesson - Guitar solo part 2
30:28 Final thoughts
Also...
WIN FREE GEAR:
imp.i114863.net/9WoMd3
DEALS ON MUSIC GEAR:
imp.i114863.net/a1dxGM
USED GEAR:
imp.i114863.net/3P19aB
