Mr. 335 Larry Carlton playing a 1962 Gibson ES-335 at Norman's Rare Guitars

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • A perfect #wednESday with Mr. 335 Larry Carlton. Larry came in with his cousin Steve and our good friend Jim Hodson. Larry is currently living in Nashville, and he's in LA visiting friends and family. We honored to have Larry come into #NormansRareGuitars to talk a little bit about his career, play a little bit for us, and shoot the sh"t! Larry is playing a 1962 Gibson ES-335 with a stop tail piece and PAFs, what do you guys think?
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  • @5four
    @5four 7 лет назад +318

    Larry Carlton ..... super guitarist , minimal ego , class act all the way.

    • @sitarnut
      @sitarnut 4 года назад +3

      ...and is playing WES chords and sounding like Wes..... never go wrong doing that.

    • @-Atmos1
      @-Atmos1 3 года назад

      222

    • @mosephhh
      @mosephhh 2 года назад

    • @drew1841
      @drew1841 Год назад

      Well said

    • @City2x
      @City2x 4 месяца назад

      Absolutely 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @jellyfish3333
    @jellyfish3333 4 года назад +131

    To think that we almost lost Larry in 1988 to a crazed gunman outside of his home studio, "Room 335". Thank God he survived and is still playing beautifully over 30 years after that awful day. Larry, we still love you; thanks for sharing your great talent and soul. The world is a much better place with you in it!

    • @stewartsills9985
      @stewartsills9985 4 года назад +2

      Thank you jellyfish! Your words are so heartfelt and I agree totally

    • @bluenosemassmedia2996
      @bluenosemassmedia2996 4 года назад +3

      I’m from Lomita California originally like Larry, I never knew that until now. I remember the day he got shot as I was living down the road from him at the time.

    • @garychambers5850
      @garychambers5850 3 года назад

      Yeh, what was that all about? Some asshole shoots him in the throat! His Left arm paralyzed for a while. He was working on an album at the time...

    • @CaptainScarlet1961
      @CaptainScarlet1961 3 года назад

      I've been a fan of Larry's for years but I had no idea he'd been shot, what on earth was that all about ?

    • @jamestravenetti7970
      @jamestravenetti7970 Год назад +2

      I heard he was shot point blank with a 357 magnum. it might have had 38s in it but he's very lucky to survive. I loved his strikes twice album back in the 70s.

  • @buckman78645
    @buckman78645 7 лет назад +105

    I just love Larry's humility. Nice guy.

    • @axeman2638
      @axeman2638 7 лет назад +6

      that attitude is part of how you get as good as he is.

  • @jdexposure
    @jdexposure 7 лет назад +65

    Mr. Carlton, we need you now more than ever...R.I.P., Walter Becker

  • @RedDirtRules
    @RedDirtRules 3 года назад +6

    Those beautiful old Gibsons were built in my hometown, right down the road from me. It's still a very special place and I visit there often

  • @MrAnt_StephenC
    @MrAnt_StephenC 7 лет назад +39

    Love Larry Carlton. One of the masters at his craft.

    • @hkguitar1984
      @hkguitar1984 5 лет назад

      Agreed, I've heard that Large Mouth Bass and Perch fear him!

  • @evangart3588
    @evangart3588 5 лет назад +6

    What a great guy - Larry Carlton !!!! ... And how this beautiful ES-335 sounds in his hands !!!! ..................My heart is too full for words !

    • @lueysixty-six7300
      @lueysixty-six7300 5 лет назад

      Evan Gart Nice, bro. Let music move you! (Let great music change you...)

  • @かめ吉-x7z
    @かめ吉-x7z 3 года назад +10

    Incredibly beautiful !!! All of we Japanese guitarists are like your disciples. Mr.Carlton is the God of the guitar to us.

  • @joelsimms4636
    @joelsimms4636 4 года назад +13

    One of the best guitarists ever !! In my opinion! Seems like a very nice man.

  • @craneoperator4
    @craneoperator4 6 лет назад +8

    loved hearing Larry play with Fourplay

  • @sms9106
    @sms9106 4 года назад +5

    Always inspiring to hear Larry Carlton.

  • @Alex-pr6zv
    @Alex-pr6zv 4 года назад +13

    Larry's solo on kid charlamagne is one of the all-time greatest ever

    • @charliemcfarling4219
      @charliemcfarling4219 Год назад

      Can't decide between his work on Kid Charlemagne and Don't Take Me Alive as my favorite Larry Carlton offering. They're both amazing.

  • @philsarkol341
    @philsarkol341 4 года назад +4

    Larry Carlton...what a nice feel in his sound..it's just great ..

  • @jward9637
    @jward9637 6 лет назад +24

    I loved Larry when he played with The Crusaders, as well as all his solo stuff. Just a legend in guitar world.

  • @paulmurphy8993
    @paulmurphy8993 3 года назад +6

    Omg...that's great playing, and sound. Thanks for all the great music Larry. Class act!

  • @augustusbetucius2931
    @augustusbetucius2931 Месяц назад +1

    He seems a little nervous when he starts playing. How refreshing! I loved it when he asked "What do I play?" He's just a human being, not a "guitar player." So many guitar players are a guitar player, and being human gets completely lost for them.

  • @nickf9392
    @nickf9392 2 года назад +4

    Can you imagine the things you could learn for this man if you had the chance to have a sit down jam with him.

  • @Deliquescentinsight
    @Deliquescentinsight 7 лет назад +19

    Such a nice chap, and one of the greats, I wish I had one third of his talent.

    • @sugarlife485
      @sugarlife485 5 лет назад

      third my ass...Ill take 10 percent

  • @duncansmith8992
    @duncansmith8992 4 года назад +6

    Travis, Larrys son, is an amazing bass player. Saw him in 2008 playing with his dad at the Jazz Cafe in London.Travelled 600 miles round trip to see that gig and it was worth it.

  • @3cardmonty602
    @3cardmonty602 7 лет назад +41

    Larry Carlton is an institution in Jazz. Great that he keeps it alive. Love it!

    • @future4you
      @future4you 6 лет назад +1

      Larry is an institution in Carltonisms who had us hostage in the late 1970's! Clearly my favorite guitarist total respect.

    • @chrisvaughn6381
      @chrisvaughn6381 5 лет назад

      di meola Gambale Holdsworth Mclaughlin Henderson Shawn Lane Kotzen Becker Gales Via Satch Johnson too name a few

    • @djizzah
      @djizzah 11 месяцев назад

      not a patch on the real players, people like joe pass

  • @docgify
    @docgify 2 года назад

    Absolutely million billion trillion dollars worth of class and talent humble as they come and genuine too

  • @johnmcevoy3598
    @johnmcevoy3598 5 месяцев назад +1

    When Mr. 335 is your sub, you know you've made it.

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 6 лет назад +5

    What a player! Love Carlton music... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @vincentparrella272
    @vincentparrella272 3 года назад +2

    Saw Larry and his band at the old Chestnut Cabaret in Philadelphia in 1990........He was just...........................awesome as usual

  • @mikeymojo8299
    @mikeymojo8299 7 лет назад +59

    Larry 'Mr 335'
    As great a person as he is a player
    Great videos Norman! 🎸

  • @lauriemaschek575
    @lauriemaschek575 Год назад

    I just can't get enough of these Wrecking Crew Musicians. This is top of the line. So Major. I'm in AWE

  • @maxwellfan55
    @maxwellfan55 7 лет назад +2

    I think everyone needs a 335 and it's got to be a Gibson, what a treat. Thanks Larry, thanks Norm.

    • @geraldhenrickson7472
      @geraldhenrickson7472 18 дней назад

      But, but, but I could only afford an Epi at the time. I have only had it since 2019, like it and will likely keep it.

    • @maxwellfan55
      @maxwellfan55 18 дней назад

      @@geraldhenrickson7472 I have an Epi 339 with Seymour Duncans. It's outstanding, a keeper too!

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben1966 4 года назад +1

    Larry Carlton,bringing joy to millions one note at a time.👏👏👏👏👏

  • @jimtapia8836
    @jimtapia8836 2 года назад +3

    As far as price on Carlton's 1969 335, $850 in 69 translates to $6,237 today. Sweetwater sells them new for $3,300 to $4,000 today. Looking at the past, the older you get, the better it was. I know. I'm 72, and it's true!

  • @troyoswald5683
    @troyoswald5683 4 года назад

    Just the best So well spoken. He is so kind & humble. Thanks so much.

  • @jato1956
    @jato1956 7 лет назад +10

    Wow...what a touch and what tone. I love the 335 and LC is the reason why.
    Man...I hope he isn't having any nerve type illness (Parkinson's,etc.).
    Live long and prosper Mr. 335...stay in good health for the health of your many fans out here!

    • @hkguitar1984
      @hkguitar1984 5 лет назад

      I too have noticed, Rick Beato did an interview with Mr. Carlton, you can watch it for yourself. We all get old (myself included), hands don't work the same way they did decades ago.
      It's been said "Getting old is painful and expensive, but still better than the alternative".
      I can't say enough good things about Mr. Carlton that haven't already been spoken/written, he truly is a gift to us all.
      Myself, I consider Larry Carlton the Guitar Players Guitarist.
      May we be Blessed with his music and inspiration for many, many years to come.

  • @tencz57
    @tencz57 7 лет назад

    I love Normans attitude . Let them play . Play they do .All of them . Guy has a dream job .!!

  • @braddeathridge
    @braddeathridge 7 лет назад +3

    One of my favorite musicians!!! AWESOME!!!

  • @chessdude67
    @chessdude67 7 лет назад +15

    What a treat! Larry is one of my favorites. He's also a very kind person. 👍🎼🎸

  • @lidex
    @lidex 4 года назад +1

    Yeah Mr Larry. If I had a music store I would lose my mind if you came in. As a guitarist I am floored just to see how down to earth you are and your son is amazing -- be proud!!

  • @ManfredElsingBielefeld
    @ManfredElsingBielefeld 7 лет назад +2

    I like this guitar man since years, good feelings

  • @breakroommanager1
    @breakroommanager1 7 лет назад +7

    Best guitar player on norms channel thus far, and there have been some greats... nobody can compare with his playing. Thoroughly enjoyable

    • @Swizzenator
      @Swizzenator 7 лет назад

      A frikin men brutha.

    • @RNmike96
      @RNmike96 6 лет назад

      CLINTON DUNN bonamassa?

  • @Archer335
    @Archer335 5 лет назад +1

    Mr. Carlton is an American Treasure ... and so humble.
    I had the pleasure of seeing him live at the Roxy, here in LA,
    when he came out with Strikes Twice.
    I bought his first few albums.
    The solo and fills on Kid Charlemagne are just the
    tip of the iceberg regarding what Mr. Carlton can do.

  • @xl7131
    @xl7131 7 лет назад +3

    Thumbs up before watching. Love his groovy sophisticated style -- cool playing funny steely dan story.

  • @paul2466
    @paul2466 3 года назад +2

    What beautiful tone, what a great musician/artist...I always enjoy listening to Norm talk to these greats👍👍

    • @philsarkol6443
      @philsarkol6443 3 года назад

      yes, that's what struck me...that beautifull tone was there ..instantly!!

  • @steveberti7060
    @steveberti7060 3 года назад +2

    Larry Carlton s just so beautiful a guitar players big fan since the Crusaders keep on keep that same old feeling

  • @PhilUKNet
    @PhilUKNet 4 года назад +8

    "We're not worthy, we're not worthy." The man is a legend.

    • @BernieHollandMusic
      @BernieHollandMusic 3 года назад

      You are right - the man is a legend, but, exactly what is it that "we are not worthy" of ?

    • @PhilUKNet
      @PhilUKNet 3 года назад

      @@BernieHollandMusic You didn't see Wayne's World?

  • @dhillmad
    @dhillmad 3 года назад +2

    The tone is outstanding. Nice guitar and he is an awesome guy.

  • @rkoblues24
    @rkoblues24 5 лет назад +3

    Great interview and its always a treat to catch LC with a 335 in his hands. Thanks Norman.

  • @ksmithreps1
    @ksmithreps1 7 лет назад +1

    Great video Norm! Thanks for giving us something useful and enjoyable to watch!

  • @finemessugotmein
    @finemessugotmein 7 лет назад +7

    Thank you Larry ... I was lucky enough to see you here in Sydney Australia ,one of the most memorable concerts I've been to. True gentleman and amazing performer.

  • @bevo65
    @bevo65 6 лет назад +1

    Larry Carlton has always been such a class act.

  • @TheSlandis
    @TheSlandis 5 лет назад

    God! Once he plays we are all blown away!

  • @chadeatock6395
    @chadeatock6395 6 лет назад

    I was fortunate enough to see Larry....an amazing guitarist and artist!! Awesome!!

  • @adamnichols2762
    @adamnichols2762 7 лет назад

    We love having you in Nashville Larry!!!! It has caused many musicians to move to the Music Capital!!! Definitely one of my favorite Guitarists of all time!!!!

  • @dennisschell5543
    @dennisschell5543 7 лет назад +15

    Don't take me alive....All time best intro.

    • @cirenosnor5768
      @cirenosnor5768 4 года назад

      Well...it’s pretty much the *only* guitar solo intro....as it should be. Any other will end up being compared to Larry’s and fall short

  • @sambochen2010
    @sambochen2010 5 лет назад

    One of the greatest ever!! LC is a hero to many of us and it's so great to see him still performing and kicking ass! We're not worthy! Always inspiring Mr.335. 🙌

  • @eternalme6077
    @eternalme6077 5 лет назад +1

    The GREAT Larry Carlton..........
    PRICELESS!!! 🎸💚

  • @RickMcCargar
    @RickMcCargar 7 лет назад +1

    Larry is such a great guy, only gets better when he plays.

  • @philsackett7341
    @philsackett7341 7 лет назад +1

    One of those handful of guys early on that totally made me wanna play guitar. Great to see you still strumming the git-box Larry. You're a national treasure by now!

  • @choiblues1052
    @choiblues1052 4 года назад +1

    Great guitar master
    He has Perfact and beautiful sound

  • @csharp57
    @csharp57 3 месяца назад

    5:02 I love that a legend with such an extensive library of music said that. I practice every single day, but if someone asks me to play something I’m like…. Oh boy what should I play?

  • @bernhardnizynski4403
    @bernhardnizynski4403 4 года назад +1

    That 335 is in such great condition!

  • @sugarlife485
    @sugarlife485 5 лет назад +2

    listen to his alone but never alone acoustic song beautiful...saw him at the Bottom Line in nyc years ago one of the very best shows....any genre larry really nails it!

  • @davidsargeant9312
    @davidsargeant9312 4 года назад

    Totally agree. Absolutely fab guitarist and Es- 335 style guitars are amazing👍

  • @williams.5952
    @williams.5952 7 лет назад +155

    He plays at 6:05

    • @barnabywylde2224
      @barnabywylde2224 7 лет назад +15

      a couple of us are actually interested in his anecdotes

    • @williams.5952
      @williams.5952 7 лет назад +27

      Barnaby Wylde
      Well, many weren't. I didn't make you skip.

    • @DaveDexterMusic
      @DaveDexterMusic 7 лет назад +3

      god's work

    • @properoldschool
      @properoldschool 7 лет назад +1

      boring pair of old farts... 6:05 is when the real talking starts for oooo about 12 seconds.... ffs not getting that time back

    • @durbinjoseph
      @durbinjoseph 7 лет назад +5

      You apparently have no clue who Larry Carlton is then.

  • @AllenPinchloaf
    @AllenPinchloaf 7 лет назад

    That's the master Larry Carlton.thanks for posting.

  • @duanewilson3941
    @duanewilson3941 7 лет назад

    Man the guitar looks like its brand new! Beautiful

  • @steveo44
    @steveo44 3 года назад +1

    One of the greatest of all time. Larry's playing on Royal scam is amazing. Seems a really nice bloke too!.

  • @bobparsonsartist564
    @bobparsonsartist564 7 лет назад

    What Larry just played there was SO hip! He pushes the blues like no other....

  • @GospelJazzHawaii
    @GospelJazzHawaii 6 лет назад +4

    Possibly the greatest guitarist of our 21st century, and he loves the Lord!

  • @nancychace8619
    @nancychace8619 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing. Such a sound!

  • @stevemorse108
    @stevemorse108 8 месяцев назад

    Proves that there is plenty of room at the top and guys like Larry prove that you don't have too have a monster ego even if if you are a genius.

  • @josemolina959
    @josemolina959 6 лет назад

    I was introduced to Mr. Larry Carlton in 1969 by a band mate of mine named Jamie Shane, who was a next door neighbor and a close friend of Mr. Carlton in Newport Beach, CA. Jamie Shane told me that Mr. Carlton was selling a motorcycle, a Honda Scrambler, and I bought it from him. I rode it home to Hollywood where I used to live, and I almost killed myself because I barely knew how to ride a motorcycle, what an adventure when I got on the freeway! A couple of years later The Crusaders double album came out with Mr. Carlton playing in it, I was blown away! Then “Lighting Strikes” came out and I was mesmerized by his solo on “Mulberry Street.” I still have both albums. Backtrack: the day that I went to Mr. Carlton’s house, he was jamming with a couple of friends, one of them was his longtime keyboardist sorry to say that I forgot his name, but they were smoking hot! Playing jazz, blues, etc. To this day Larry Carlton is one of my top five favorite guitar players ever, and indeed, not only is he a phenomenal musician, but also an outstanding human being.

  • @sassyguitars
    @sassyguitars 4 года назад +1

    Norm, its great what you have put together over the years, with the store, and guests and video's wish you the best.

  • @pierrem.martelli5173
    @pierrem.martelli5173 5 лет назад +7

    Larry Carlton is probably responsible for thousands of guitarist vocations, and his humility honors him ! Monsieur Carlton…

  • @BlueSkies32
    @BlueSkies32 7 лет назад

    That's guitar royalty right there, fabulous!

  • @mkilner
    @mkilner 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome!!...wish he could have played some more, one of my heroes, his guitar break on Hill Street Blues, genius! 👏🏻😌

  • @mannyhoward6207
    @mannyhoward6207 7 лет назад

    What a great interview.. and Larry is so grounded. Perfect!

  • @rmarconcini
    @rmarconcini 2 года назад

    Larry Carlton a Guitar God for sure! An alien!

  • @greatgooglymoogly
    @greatgooglymoogly 7 лет назад

    Great stuff ! Always love visiting Norm and all the cool guitars when I am in the Valley.

  • @Macdaddy418
    @Macdaddy418 3 года назад

    AHHHH my childhood. The old Peninsula Center in Palos Verdes CA. - Mr Bs for Music. I bought my first 45s there for 99 cents, and I remember renting a trumpet there for my elementary school music class. Remember when schools had a music class? Little did I know Larry Carlton bought his famous 335 there. $850 in 1969 was a pile of money.

    • @stephenstephen1217
      @stephenstephen1217 3 года назад

      Kent, I remember Mr. B's! Bob Knight worked there, and was the man that sold Larry that 335!

  • @jerryroland9130
    @jerryroland9130 3 года назад

    I used to work at Mr. B's ha ha great memories. Love your playing Larry.

  • @michaelbruchas6663
    @michaelbruchas6663 3 года назад

    My fave guitarist of the 80s and 90s....

  • @tonybrophy9615
    @tonybrophy9615 5 лет назад +2

    A Legend who can handle success and money. So many can't! I drool when I look at that guitar.....62 ES 335 Cherry TDC.....wish I had $20,000 plus to buy it!

  • @martijnhaffert2139
    @martijnhaffert2139 5 лет назад

    Larry Carlton & Robben Ford is why I bought myself a ES335. Although I will never ever be a skilled guitarplayer like Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, Josh Smith or Kirk Fletcher... I enjoy picking up a guitar and play. And I enjoy listening to the guys that can play!

  • @travelinben1966
    @travelinben1966 5 лет назад

    One of my all time faves!
    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎸

  • @markdute7275
    @markdute7275 4 года назад +1

    Larry Carlton - God's gift to the guitar...

  • @goingforthe_onej3026
    @goingforthe_onej3026 7 лет назад

    One of the best eletric guitarists ever. Skills and soul !

  • @vernonhoover1387
    @vernonhoover1387 6 лет назад

    Mr 335!incredible!one of the very best!

  • @PipeCat1965
    @PipeCat1965 5 лет назад

    He still looks great. One of my heroes.

  • @stephentoback
    @stephentoback 7 лет назад

    Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @mwooly1
    @mwooly1 5 лет назад

    Larry seems to be a great guy, reserve fella. I bought his album when it came out, to this day he still amazes me, especially in “point it up” solo, his in he’s own league, everybody else is just a copy of that style,
    thanks Larry,
    you’re the man ✌🏻

  • @ClarenceHW
    @ClarenceHW 7 лет назад

    Thanks for posting... one of my favorites. Gotta get over there.

  • @TomStrahle
    @TomStrahle 7 лет назад

    I transcribed the solo to Kid Charlemagne in '79 note for note and taught it to dozens of students. So good.

  • @ericbeil3912
    @ericbeil3912 7 лет назад +1

    Wow!!!!!!!! Maybe best one yet. Super

  • @stevehornshaw4478
    @stevehornshaw4478 4 года назад

    Thnx Norm, Larry & Jen. Just a great vid. Love the stories.

  • @youtsubanokuroba
    @youtsubanokuroba 7 лет назад +4

    Oh!Larry! I will be waiting for you to come back to Japan.

  • @holmes1978
    @holmes1978 6 лет назад

    I just want to say that you Sir Mr. Norm have so much experience you are a Class Act and know your business respect !

  • @GuitarlosCarlos
    @GuitarlosCarlos 7 лет назад +25

    BEAUTIFUL TONE FROM HIS HAND ~ COOL CHORDS FROM HIS EAR ~ THE RIGHT GUITAR ~ CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

  • @rongarza1974
    @rongarza1974 5 лет назад +1

    DAMN. So beautiful.

  • @SIXSTRING63
    @SIXSTRING63 7 лет назад

    I bought my first 335 because of Larry.

  • @Benji_Nilson
    @Benji_Nilson 5 лет назад

    So much character in is playing. Very down to Earth as well

  • @mrguitarwho7141
    @mrguitarwho7141 7 лет назад

    OMG! one of my fave's such talent..

  • @tagskinner2493
    @tagskinner2493 7 лет назад

    Such a good man, and killer player. Love Larry!