An Electric Guitar that's older than Rock-n-Roll! A reminder that Leo Fender's original target market was Jazz, Hillbilly (and I use the term with the greatest respect), and Western Swing players.
@@TylerJohnstonGuitar Actually, there's a great book by Forrest White, the original Fender Plant Manager, called "Fender, The Inside Story" that documents that Leo Fender copied a number of design ideas from a one off guitar built by Paul Bigsby. There's a photo of Bigsby's guitar in the book too. It's a great book that debunks a lot of stories dreamed up by others who never worked for or with Leo Fender.
My favorite part of any Norm video is the greeting. "Hey everybody, it's Norm OVER HERE." It's the "over here" that I love. I don't know why, but I just love that. The great content ain't bad either. Thanks, Norm!
The little solder blob in the ashtray was used to fix a piece of wire for the galvanization process, dipping it into the copper/ nickel / chrome plating bath.
I just enjoy watching people play these guitars because I know I'll never get a chance to own one. Crazy to think, this guitar is over 4 times older than me and still looks and sounds that good.
I feel privileged to have played the heck out of my uncles broadcaster. It was giving to him by the family friend who lived in a house at the end of our driveway. Their kids and us kids all played together. Me and my uncle Jim where called Jimmy and Johnny. The gifter r.i.p. Gloria told us to come over she has something for Jimmy. She handed it to him from out of her closet. It was all painted black. Including the headstock. Had a white pearl like pickguard( probably hand made). Bridge cover was already off. Excitedly we took it down to the garage. And lightly sanded off the black paint on the headstock. First we saw Fender appear. Yay we thought. Then Broadcaster, we looked at each other,,,huh. Never heard of it. He still has that guitar. We took turns playing it for a long time. True story .
OH MY SAINTED AUNT!! What a treat to be able to play such a rare instrument, Michael! You are truly the lucky one! I feel so sorry for Norm having to part with this absolute treasure, so commiserations, Norm! But as you so rightly said, you at least have the assurance that it is going to the right person, none other than our favourite Blues/Rock guitarist, Joe Bonamassa! You know that he will look after it and I hope we'll see him wail away on it at some stage in the future. Thanks for filming this historical gem for us, Jen! We can get to drool over it as much as we like to. 😅
That was a fantastic demo Lemmo...what a stellar example of Broadcaster !!! Thank you Norm for being the custodian all these years and passing it on to another great custodian in Joey B ... thanks Jen !!!
This guitar is gorgeous almost mint condition if not par excellent quality...it will be in good hands again so it can sing like it was meant to be !!!! Thanks to Norm for sharing and Lemmo for sharing your talents to this beauty.
The solder on the ash tray is how they attached the wire to hang the part in the tank for nickel plating. Most parts have a convenient place to attach wire such as holes, etc. When a part is shaped such that it isn't easy to hang with wire often times soldering a wire to the part in an inconspicuous spot is the best way to maintain the electrical connection which is necessary when electroplating any part. Simply breaking off the wire after the plating is finished leaves a small spot of solder.
It's such a privilege to see one of these extremely rare axes in a video but to see it also played with the greatest respect is majestic. To go to JB is the best new home I can think of. John5 would be 2nd. Happy birthday, JB. Thank you, Norm, for sharing. Nice job, Jen & Lemmo. You should never do a vid without some snippet of EVH.
Leo Fender would be proud...That amazing workhorse could totally do metal too 🙂🙂 I often use my Teles and Esquires in my metal band because they cut through the mix like no other guitar would... The fact that it's a "senior" guitar and it still sounds like that speaks volumes about its design...
This little blonde lady has been sat there waiting to be played for 74 years. Listen to her sing, so smooth sounding (great demo Lemmo), I can hear why she means so much to Norm. What a guitar!
Michael Benson\Van Halen\Clapton sure is a lucky 🍀 guy! While Norm’s adopted Nephew Joe just happens to be lucky too, and also to afford that treasure. I’ve liked watching all the episodes of GOTD for years now. How about a AOTD electric and acoustic or EOTD, like an Ibanez tube screamer?
Unreal tone. It’s “it”. “The sound.” Tasty playing, Lemmo has those little touches down that really make the songs. Next time wedge the in-between sound! Love to hear it on the real ones!
Love Michael's playing! He's got such a great feel. I would not be surprised if some great artist will come by and snatch him up for recordings and touring. He is Spectacular. Love all of Michael's demos.
Michael Lemmo…representin’ my beloved city of Philadelphia (well, actually, I grew up in South Jersey, but it’s all the same). And I’m a diehard, lifelong Flyers fan! Knew there’s something extraordinarily special about you Michael, aside from your masterful playing. 😉 Honestly, you have a very special gift, and that is your ability to instinctively draw out the specialness and unique quality of every guitar you play. Hang on to this guy, Norm!
Sad to see all of Norm's guitar being sold off. I know his health is poor, and he's setting his family up financially, but it's hard to watch. We should all appreciate Norm, not only for his contributions to the music world, but also for his enormous efforts in helping the community, especially the homeless. You're a great Man Norm!! The world needs more people like you!
Same age as me, but has aged a lot better! Great that it is going to Joe, he'll be an excellent custodian. And Norm, you are looking good, keep up the great work!
I just picked up an American Vintage 2 51 Telecaster. It is the best guitar I ever played. A close second is my 2014ish MIM 72 Thinline Telecaster reissue and it is a total sleeper gem.
I did some research about the history and evolution of the electric guitar years ago and therefore just seeing this thing through a screen makes my so happy… this is a piece of history here
OMG is right. Mr Lemmo, that was really, really good. You always bring out the best in those older Fender masterpieces. Gotta listen to that ZZTop riff again!
Awesome. I just read "The Birth of Loud" all about Leo Fender and Les Paul and the invention of solid body guitars and the author goes over the whole Broadcaster/Telecaster naming issue.
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Wow! Amazing sound. A piece of history, the truly beginning.
I love to hear those really old electrics being played hard, to hear what they are capable of, even though at the time they were made, as Marty McFly said, "you guys aren't ready for that yet, but your kids are gonna love it!"
This is the greatest solid body electric guitar in the world for all time. It's as important as the first Paul A. Bigsby, Lester's Log as well as the bursts, The Beauchamp Electros... frying pan... but it's also the best sounding solidbody guitar in the universe regardless of style or type of amplifier. This video is special due to the great musical choices ... beautifully performed by Dizzy Lemmo
My what a beautiful guitar. Amazing how much that looks like a Tele just coming off the line in Corona. I'll guarantee you won't find another one that nice. Michael: tell Norm the solder pin drop on the bridge cover is IMO, for making sure the cover is grounded to the controls and pickups
Man, that dark neck pickup is amazing. I want to do a parts caster, but I love these broadcasters, so I'd love to set it up like this because of how nice they sound. My wife even likes the sound because it reminds her of hozier when he uses hallow or semi hallow body guitars.
My favourite iteration of a broad/No/telecaster. The butterscotch with black guard. Can't afford treasures like this, so I'll make do with my original CV Tele
That Broadcaster is one of the best-sounding guitars I’ve ever heard. It helps that Lemmo’s playing it! And it’s as old as I am, or I’m as old as it is…It’s just as well that I don’t have Joe Bonamassa’s budget, because I’d have to change the wiring to the post-‘67 modern setup, and I couldn’t justify modding a piece of history like that. I’d do it to a reissue in a heartbeat, as I don’t want the preset dark circuit, but not on an original!
Interested in the story of the development of the solid body electric and the roles played by Leo Fender, Les Paul, Paul Bigsby and the Gibson Guitar company? If so, read the 2018 book, “The Birth of Loud” by Ian S. Port. Regardless of how much of the solid body story a given person may believe they already know, Ian S. Port’s book will provide new insights.
Thank you Mike Lemmo for not playing standard rehash blues licks- it's a breath of fresh air for guitar demos! Sounds great!
4:02 the solder on the ashtray was to solder a wire to the ashtray for the chrome plating process.
Interesting. I would’ve never thought of that
Thanks! That is what I thought of, but didn't know for sure.
Yep, we used to do the same when we used to powder coat certain items years ago.
Leo Fender got it so right in 1950 and then again in 1954. Timeless designs of utmost utility and musicality.
Only thing that he should've done different was put the truss rod at the headstock. Everything else is fine.
The pickup selector modes were useless in this version
Literally nailed it on the first try. Amazing instrument.
@@MrJohnr47 not sure you know what “literally” means. What nails are there in this guitar?
Agreed, it is crazy how versatile a 73 year old guitar is across eras of music that didn't even exist at that time.
4:55 dear lord what a sound
An Electric Guitar that's older than Rock-n-Roll! A reminder that Leo Fender's original target market was Jazz, Hillbilly (and I use the term with the greatest respect), and Western Swing players.
That bridge pick up is so vocal I swear it knows the lyrics to "Sharp Dressed Man". Amazing playing, Michael.
Well that’s it. The original electric guitar. Still holds up to this day, sounds great.
Definitely not the original electric guitar. Not even the first solid body electric
@@roycedot First one anybody knows about.
@@TylerJohnstonGuitar Actually, there's a great book by Forrest White, the original Fender Plant Manager, called "Fender, The Inside Story" that documents that Leo Fender copied a number of design ideas from a one off guitar built by Paul Bigsby. There's a photo of Bigsby's guitar in the book too. It's a great book that debunks a lot of stories dreamed up by others who never worked for or with Leo Fender.
@@TylerJohnstonGuitar First one mass-marketed, far from the "first one anybody knows about".
@@TylerJohnstonGuitar “anybody”? Ok buddy
That is where it all started, right there, THAT guitar! amazing! 73 years ago, it was perfect right out of the gate! Leo Fender was a genius!
I’m a tele fan and that is the best sounding tele I’ve ever heard. Great playing indeed. Wow.
What an amazing sound from an historic guitar. Mike is a player worthy of such a guitar.
My favorite part of any Norm video is the greeting. "Hey everybody, it's Norm OVER HERE." It's the "over here" that I love. I don't know why, but I just love that. The great content ain't bad either. Thanks, Norm!
Always struck me as a little odd, but it's definitely his signature intro. Quirky and uniquely his!
The little solder blob in the ashtray was used to fix a piece of wire for the galvanization process, dipping it into the copper/ nickel / chrome plating bath.
I just enjoy watching people play these guitars because I know I'll never get a chance to own one. Crazy to think, this guitar is over 4 times older than me and still looks and sounds that good.
It’s as old as I am, but it’s in much better shape!
Yeah, but you can buy a Broadcaster pickup and use videos like this to see how close you can get. Probably spot on with acceptable variation
What a beautiful guitar, such a historical piece but I’m glad it’ll be going to someone who will play it so it doesn’t just gather dust.
I feel privileged to have played the heck out of my uncles broadcaster. It was giving to him by the family friend who lived in a house at the end of our driveway. Their kids and us kids all played together.
Me and my uncle Jim where called Jimmy and Johnny. The gifter r.i.p. Gloria told us to come over she has something for Jimmy. She handed it to him from out of her closet. It was all painted black. Including the headstock. Had a white pearl like pickguard( probably hand made). Bridge cover was already off. Excitedly we took it down to the garage. And lightly sanded off the black paint on the headstock. First we saw Fender appear. Yay we thought. Then Broadcaster, we looked at each other,,,huh. Never heard of it. He still has that guitar. We took turns playing it for a long time. True story .
OH MY SAINTED AUNT!! What a treat to be able to play such a rare instrument, Michael! You are truly the lucky one! I feel so sorry for Norm having to part with this absolute treasure, so commiserations, Norm! But as you so rightly said, you at least have the assurance that it is going to the right person, none other than our favourite Blues/Rock guitarist, Joe Bonamassa! You know that he will look after it and I hope we'll see him wail away on it at some stage in the future. Thanks for filming this historical gem for us, Jen! We can get to drool over it as much as we like to. 😅
That Jazzy tune Lemmo played first was awesome.
Micheal Lemmo just always knows what to play, love his feel.
That was a fantastic demo Lemmo...what a stellar example of Broadcaster !!! Thank you Norm for being the custodian all these years and passing it on to another great custodian in Joey B ... thanks Jen !!!
This guitar is gorgeous almost mint condition if not par excellent quality...it will be in good hands again so it can sing like it was meant to be !!!! Thanks to Norm for sharing and Lemmo for sharing your talents to this beauty.
it's almost certainly a fake but someone will buy it
@@frankcarter6427You think?
Michael 'DIZZY' Lemmo. Carved in stone by Norman. What a blessing from Saint Norman. ❤
The solder on the ash tray is how they attached the wire to hang the part in the tank for nickel plating. Most parts have a convenient place to attach wire such as holes, etc. When a part is shaped such that it isn't easy to hang with wire often times soldering a wire to the part in an inconspicuous spot is the best way to maintain the electrical connection which is necessary when electroplating any part. Simply breaking off the wire after the plating is finished leaves a small spot of solder.
That opening tune was one of the best I've heard on this channel. Well done.
I wonder what song it was? Tried Google music, couldn't match it. Excellent tune for certain.
@@drewdietz2115 I believe its "Take Five" by Paul Desmond and commonly known from Dave Brubeck
Thanks!!
Anyone know the second song he played, when he switched to the middle position?
It's such a privilege to see one of these extremely rare axes in a video but to see it also played with the greatest respect is majestic. To go to JB is the best new home I can think of. John5 would be 2nd. Happy birthday, JB. Thank you, Norm, for sharing. Nice job, Jen & Lemmo. You should never do a vid without some snippet of EVH.
Leo Fender would be proud...That amazing workhorse could totally do metal too 🙂🙂
I often use my Teles and Esquires in my metal band because they cut through the mix like no other guitar would...
The fact that it's a "senior" guitar and it still sounds like that speaks volumes about its design...
This little blonde lady has been sat there waiting to be played for 74 years. Listen to her sing, so smooth sounding (great demo Lemmo), I can hear why she means so much to Norm. What a guitar!
Love the shirt Norm. I miss Tom so much. Thanks for helping keep memory alive. You're a good friend
Michael Lemmo is a great guitarist, his démos are always perfect !
Michael Benson\Van Halen\Clapton
sure is a lucky 🍀 guy! While Norm’s adopted Nephew Joe just happens to be lucky too, and also to afford that treasure. I’ve liked watching all the episodes of GOTD for years now. How about a AOTD electric and acoustic or EOTD, like an Ibanez tube screamer?
Unreal tone. It’s “it”. “The sound.” Tasty playing, Lemmo has those little touches down that really make the songs. Next time wedge the in-between sound! Love to hear it on the real ones!
Killer version of Sharp Dressed Man at the end... Incredible tone and playing Lemmo
Love Michael's playing! He's got such a great feel. I would not be surprised if some great artist will come by and snatch him up for recordings and touring. He is Spectacular. Love all of Michael's demos.
Michael Lemmo videos never disappoint, especially when there is a Telecaster involved.
Michael Lemmo…representin’ my beloved city of Philadelphia (well, actually, I grew up in South Jersey, but it’s all the same). And I’m a diehard, lifelong Flyers fan! Knew there’s something extraordinarily special about you Michael, aside from your masterful playing. 😉 Honestly, you have a very special gift, and that is your ability to instinctively draw out the specialness and unique quality of every guitar you play. Hang on to this guy, Norm!
Great playing and great sounds from cool and jazzy blues to a raunchy boogie.
From 10:09 to the end is just killer! What a sound 🎸🎸 and what a player👏👏
Incredible sustain on that guitar!
Broadcaster had a blend control so you could blend neck and bridge pickup together, as desired, BRILLIANT idea that was discontinued in 1952.
The tone is so beautiful it BRINGS TEARS to my eyes. Lucky Joe, I'm sure he will bare fruit.
A brilliant homage to Leo Fender's design genius. Bravo Lemmo!
Sad to see all of Norm's guitar being sold off. I know his health is poor, and he's setting his family up financially, but it's hard to watch. We should all appreciate Norm, not only for his contributions to the music world, but also for his enormous efforts in helping the community, especially the homeless. You're a great Man Norm!! The world needs more people like you!
WHOAH...!!! very versatile guitar...! can jazz, can scream.... best of all worlds !! including the other dimensions !!!
I was born in 1950 and that Broadcaster looks a whole lot better than me. George in Montana
Ha! Thats funny! 😂
Me 2 Deb
I know what you mean 😅
nothing a bit of spit & plish couldnt fix!
Same age as me, but has aged a lot better! Great that it is going to Joe, he'll be an excellent custodian. And Norm, you are looking good, keep up the great work!
I just picked up an American Vintage 2 51 Telecaster. It is the best guitar I ever played. A close second is my 2014ish MIM 72 Thinline Telecaster reissue and it is a total sleeper gem.
I did some research about the history and evolution of the electric guitar years ago and therefore just seeing this thing through a screen makes my so happy… this is a piece of history here
That guitar is in it's 70s and still Rocks out. Hey I am in my 60s and I still Rock. Unfortunately, I didn't stay that pretty 😮.
It's not only the guitar, this guy is amazing
OMG is right. Mr Lemmo, that was really, really good. You always bring out the best in those older Fender masterpieces. Gotta listen to that ZZTop riff again!
Awesome. I just read "The Birth of Loud" all about Leo Fender and Les Paul and the invention of solid body guitars and the author goes over the whole Broadcaster/Telecaster naming issue.
Wow! Amazing sound. A piece of history, the truly beginning.
Guitar of the Day? How about Guitar of the Century?!? Amazing in every way!
I love to hear those really old electrics being played hard, to hear what they are capable of, even though at the time they were made, as Marty McFly said, "you guys aren't ready for that yet, but your kids are gonna love it!"
Incredible...I can not seem to conjure any other words!
8:09 Very soothing
11:30 is gold!
Norman's rare guitars.
How rare can you get ?!!
Wawooo 🤯
👏👏👏
Only thing better than that guitar is Micheals playing. Becoming a big fan after hearing these videos. Could listen to this for hours. Stunning guitar
One word comes to mind hearing and seeing this guitar and that word is, BEAUTIFUL 🙏
Looks like the original case is on the upper shelf , blond color with the brown band on the end 1:45
This is the greatest solid body electric guitar in the world for all time. It's as important as the first Paul A. Bigsby, Lester's Log as well as the bursts, The Beauchamp Electros... frying pan... but it's also the best sounding solidbody guitar in the universe regardless of style or type of amplifier. This video is special due to the great musical choices ... beautifully performed by Dizzy Lemmo
Lemmo !! Great work Man !!
Love the impro, great musician
Lemmo shredding that ZZ Top demo at the end. Well done!
What an historic guitar
My what a beautiful guitar. Amazing how much that looks like a Tele just coming off the line in Corona. I'll guarantee you won't find another one that nice. Michael: tell Norm the solder pin drop on the bridge cover is IMO, for making sure the cover is grounded to the controls and pickups
Actually, the solder was for electroplating the cover.
That is absolutely STELLAR!!!
Man, that dark neck pickup is amazing. I want to do a parts caster, but I love these broadcasters, so I'd love to set it up like this because of how nice they sound.
My wife even likes the sound because it reminds her of hozier when he uses hallow or semi hallow body guitars.
My favourite iteration of a broad/No/telecaster.
The butterscotch with black guard.
Can't afford treasures like this, so I'll make do with my original CV Tele
Robin Trower hammer-ons at the very end. Beautiful guitar!
Most of us are surprised to see this through the internet. I can't imagine seeing it or playing it in person. Great job.
Another gem from Norm's squirrel stash! Stunning.
Lemon killed it on the Billy G part. Dudes always killin it.
That Broadcaster is one of the best-sounding guitars I’ve ever heard. It helps that Lemmo’s playing it! And it’s as old as I am, or I’m as old as it is…It’s just as well that I don’t have Joe Bonamassa’s budget, because I’d have to change the wiring to the post-‘67 modern setup, and I couldn’t justify modding a piece of history like that. I’d do it to a reissue in a heartbeat, as I don’t want the preset dark circuit, but not on an original!
Such beautiful tones....amazing really.🎸👍
what a sound!, I really love it. one of the best I have ever listened to so far.
Leo Fender knew what he was doing
The broadcaster wiring is the superior set up, I wired mine like this and love it. You get all the tele tones and more
Mikey! your playing has become so tasteful! And to think that Joey B will have the honor of owning a guitar that Lemmo played!!
killed that bridge pup
woah that dark switch and the middle bypass on neck sounds gr8 and bridge too..
Real smooth with it. Keep on jamming.
This is the right man for the guitar demos
I cry every day... PERFECT
Such a fascinating player. His theory is really great while feeling so damn musical.
Those Broadcasters are still for me one of the best sounding guitars ever produced... period...🎸🎸🎸
A fantastic guitar.
The Broadcaster looks almost new.
Thanks for showing us in your video!
That neck pickup is awesome.
Lemmo killed it 🙌🏼
Sweet. Great sound…love Michael’s playing too!
Don’t know what it’s but this old guitars have such a vibe that it can’t be matched. What a beauty ❤️
Not enough love for Lemmo playing Golden Brown in the neck pickup. So good
Completely wonderful…made me cry too.
Sick. I'm sitting here playing slide in standard tuning on a 2012 Squier Tele, lol! Sick, sick, sick! ❤️🤠🏃
Good Lord. What a history! Hope Joe plays it or at least records with it some.
Edit: 12:55 “but your kids are gonna love it”
i think this is the best guitar of all time
Interested in the story of the development of the solid body electric and the roles played by Leo Fender, Les Paul, Paul Bigsby and the Gibson Guitar company?
If so, read the 2018 book, “The Birth of Loud” by Ian S. Port.
Regardless of how much of the solid body story a given person may believe they already know, Ian S. Port’s book will provide new insights.
The solder dob on the ash tray bridge was where they had a wire for the chrome process
Beautiful sound
You know it's a serious piece of guitar memorabilia when Lemmo takes his rings off!
What a great guitar! Awesome playing too! Just curious - what are the strings (gauge, round/flat etc).