I win the lottery. I pull up to Norms Shop with a wheel barrel full of money and as I start to tell Norm I want this Gibson, Martin, Guild...I wake up from my dream! Oh how I want some of the guitars shown in this video! Thank you Norm!
I want to give a big HOOrah! to Norm for his stunning accomplishments with finding vintage instruments. It is easy to think that 'anybody can buy and sell guitars' but Norm simply does not make mistakes. And even if he does the complete body of his work covers completely any criticism he might receive. Magnificent career Norm, you have set the bar very high for those who follow you. Also, not to be left unattended, Lemmo, Soriano, Jen and other support staff at Norm's are top tier, best of the best. I hope I get to come to the store in southern Cal before the end becomes the now. Via con Dios amigos
After watching this video it's easy to forget how many great old guitars that were made, would be so nice to have a collection one day, with Martins, Gibsons, Fenders all hanging my wall, they truly are are pieces of art.
I’ve been buying guitars since the early 70s. It never gets old. Finding the perfect Tele and perfect Tweed... a never ending pleasure. I recently purchased a couple of custom Suhr guitars, which I love, - just to keep me from inadvertently damaging the older more delicate guitars. We don’t all have the budget of Joe B :) Guitar safari 🤣👍
I always wanted a Gibson Les Paul but I coundnt afford one so I had a Les Paul copy. Years ago I scraped enough cash together to buy an old Marshal half stack. I used it for years till it quit working and I put it covered it up and put it away. I was in a guitar shop and told the owner about my old 60's Marshall amp that no longer worked. When he found out it was a 200 watt Marshal Major he said he would trade me for it. I picked out a sweet black Gibson LP with cream trim and a little Marshal mini stack. Straight trade with no money. He said it was a rare amp worth a lot when his techs repaired it. He wanted it for his personal collection. I love the Les Paul.
at 1:48 in this video I actually gasp for air OMG. There are a lot of thing on this channel that are cool, But for me this is the holy grail. We each as guitar players have THAT guitar.
Had the pleasure of meeting Norm last january. im from Mich, daughter lives in L.A. norms a sweetheart so is his wife, Im coming in every time i get to L.A.
Wow- late for me so I only listened to some of it. So much history. It seems a lot like the car business to some extent. Amazing, how do you find so many in such good condition? Really liked that old 44 Martin. *Sigh* Oh well - sweet dreams.
I hope this guy has a security system that riivals something you'd see the in a James Bond or Oceans movie......PLUS a few guard dogs. Norm is a walking encyclopedia of guitar knowledge!
Hey Todd is back!..not me..I mean the Todd at Norm's!..you know what I mean! I was surprised to see the Guild and D'angelico acoustics with the headstock shapes the same as Gibson. Boy, people have been "borrowing" or "imitating" Gibson for a long time..lol. Happy New Year everybody...everybody reading this likes this channel so you must be good people!!! Stay Safe!
Well...that was a half hour well spent! One after the other! Les Paul Deluxe, Jazzmaster, Tele Deluxe, Strat, a sea of Jazz boxes, and then...SG Special and SG ..is it 'Custom'..with the 3× Gold HB's and sideways vibrola...? Anyway, a feast for the eyes of this old Rocker. 😌
Please help me put here, back in the day 1990 give or take a few years. I remember working in New York around 55th and 6th,, there was a guitar shop around there which was like Norms… anybody?
you could always learn how to play like Eric Gales, a right handed guitar strung normally and played upside down. I'm sorry now that I suggested this, carry on
I own a ernie ball evh with the most ridiculous flamed maple neck. It's a translucent blue quilted top. Never seen sunlight, still in its case. How much is it worth? as much as someone is willing to pay!
Check out this $30,000 gem...( leaves the case open to turn around) check out this beautiful $38,000 work of art ( leaves case open turns around) look what we have here... (all the while stepping over and around 60-70 cases full of beautiful guitars)...geeez; Merry Christmas
Honestly it is hard to see one dude with all these instruments. Most should be in the hands of people who can’t afford them but will play them instead of in a case in his warehouse.
Yeah that's amazing Norm. I'm so happy you are buying all these amazing guitars and putting a profit on them to line your own pockets. This causes these beautiful guitars to out of reach for the average guitar LOVER. Yeah so thanks Norm you're only doing YOUR SELF a favor.
Huh? Is he supposed to buy them and sell them at cost? He’s a businessman. It’s not a charity. He’s smart and providing a service selling awesome vintage guitars of all kinds in one place, what’s he supposed to do? Do it for free? He’s making deals, buying guitars and profiting, he didn’t put a gun to the sellers head and make them sell the guitars.
Exactly, that's all this old fool's doing, is driving the prices up. Only idiots would pay the insane prices they're asking for at this rip off store. Also, they're such snobs, they don't let anyone even walk in to just look around, mind you just to look around, not touching any of that overhyped, overpriced stuff anyway. I hate guitar snobs, the majority suck at playing anyway and most can't write a good song to save their lives.
I keep dreaming about going to an estate sale where some old widow just wants to get rid of all that annoying guitar business that the dearly departed was obsessed with since 1950: “Wasted good money on all that foolishness. Look at it! It’s stacked to the attic ceiling! Ridiculous! I’ll take $50 for all of it. You can just take those amplifier things. They’re good for nothing. It’s all good for nothing.”
The '65 Strat is technically not "pre-CBS" but what I think he means is that most of the appointments on the guitar (except for the pearl dots, and white pickguard) are pre-CBS. It would be more accurate to say transition year Strat. That said, Norm knows his sh*t.
Eric Clapton once said, that he was looking for a played fingerboard on a guitar, because it's like a restaurant with a lot of people in it. Probably most of these guitars are not a good restaurants, considering the "very good condition".
I know "vintage" doesnt just automatically make it like a stradivarius. Although, the solid bodies were built at a time like today where mass production kept the consistency so they're all somewhat similar.
I win the lottery. I pull up to Norms Shop with a wheel barrel full of money and as I start to tell Norm I want this Gibson, Martin, Guild...I wake up from my dream! Oh how I want some of the guitars shown in this video! Thank you Norm!
I'm pulling up to norms with a box truck
I want to give a big HOOrah! to Norm for his stunning accomplishments with finding vintage instruments. It is easy to think that 'anybody can buy and sell guitars' but Norm simply does not make mistakes. And even if he does the complete body of his work covers completely any criticism he might receive. Magnificent career Norm, you have set the bar very high for those who follow you. Also, not to be left unattended, Lemmo, Soriano, Jen and other support staff at Norm's are top tier, best of the best. I hope I get to come to the store in southern Cal before the end becomes the now. Via con Dios amigos
After watching this video it's easy to forget how many great old guitars that were made, would be so nice to have a collection one day, with Martins, Gibsons, Fenders all hanging my wall, they truly are are pieces of art.
Thanks Norm, these videos cheer me up man. What beautiful guitars.
Thanks for this, Norman and crew!
Let's go Norm!! Such a cool guy sharing his knowledge.
These and the news is why I subscribed to this channel, thanks agn!
I need oxygen after that display. Norman NEVER fails to deliver.
Norm does it again......
Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉
I’ve been waiting for this video
I can watch these videos all day long...
Wow amazing guitars Thanks for the power of RUclips and NORMANS GUITARS because these guitars would never be seen by many people
Happy New year 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
That's why I love this channel!! Guitar heaven! Oh for a lottery win!!
Definitely one of the most beautiful
That J-45 is a dead ringer to the one my dad had on a stand in the living room in the early 60s. Great stuff guys!
Norm is awesome, I’d love to get a guitar from him one day. Just the fact it comes from NRG is some serious provenance!
Awesome, beautiful guitars, you have great taste, hope I can make it out there someday to check out your place
I’ve been buying guitars since the early 70s. It never gets old. Finding the perfect Tele and perfect Tweed... a never ending pleasure. I recently purchased a couple of custom Suhr guitars, which I love, - just to keep me from inadvertently damaging the older more delicate guitars. We don’t all have the budget of Joe B :) Guitar safari 🤣👍
I always wanted a Gibson Les Paul but I coundnt afford one so I had a Les Paul copy. Years ago I scraped enough cash together to buy an old Marshal half stack. I used it for years till it quit working and I put it covered it up and put it away. I was in a guitar shop and told the owner about my old 60's Marshall amp that no longer worked. When he found out it was a 200 watt Marshal Major he said he would trade me for it. I picked out a sweet black Gibson LP with cream trim and a little Marshal mini stack. Straight trade with no money. He said it was a rare amp worth a lot when his techs repaired it. He wanted it for his personal collection. I love the Les Paul.
These are my favorite
Norman you are killing me. I dig your vibe and maybe I come to buy one. 🙏🏼
OH that Gibson J45 my dream strings. What a treasure, Les Pauls, Mustangs and Tele's OH MY
Can't wait to get those to the warehouse!!
The last of the guitars is a ES 345 to die for.
the '42 New Yorker is absolutely stunning
That’s the Kalamazoo headstock on the epiphone , stunning!!!
That 61 JM is absolutely beautiful.
Tod is back visiting? Norm thank you for a history lesson I ❤️ it.
When covid slows if not under control Norm, wife and i are going to be in Cali, diffinitely want to stop in, From Vermont.
I’d love to spend a day in their on my own with an amp and just go through those guitars ,,,,,, thinking about make it a week
Reres guitar I've ever seen, thank you Sir! I've just purchased my first secondhand Les Paul Standard dc ! But yours are beyond expectations!
How was it? (I'm pretty sure about the answer but have to ask lol) I'm debating between that one or a prs single cut
That Martin 1944 d28 is in outstanding condition
Wow, man...I felt just like this after watching the Mandalorian season 2 episode 8.
lol...you haven't heard the prices yet....
Dude get a life
My New Years resolution is to make another trip to Norm’s and buy another special guitar.
That 67 Tele was so good they had to show it twice!
Same with the 330TD
That is funny, lol
at 1:48 in this video I actually gasp for air OMG. There are a lot of thing on this channel that are cool, But for me this is the holy grail. We each as guitar players have THAT guitar.
Awesome! BTW, I noticed you had the ES330 in the video 2 times, the same segment.
The 67 cream Tele appears twice as well. But that's OK it's worth a second look.
My heart started pounding when I saw that 1942 D'Angelico New Yorker. I would sell my soul to have that....No joke.
your soul you say? it can be arranged. message away from her.
Had the pleasure of meeting Norm last january. im from Mich, daughter lives in L.A. norms a sweetheart so is his wife, Im coming in every time i get to L.A.
Wow- late for me so I only listened to some of it. So much history. It seems a lot like the car business to some extent. Amazing, how do you find so many in such good condition? Really liked that old 44 Martin. *Sigh* Oh well - sweet dreams.
Would love to have that Guild Jumbo Acoustic
I hope this guy has a security system that riivals something you'd see the in a James Bond or Oceans movie......PLUS a few guard dogs. Norm is a walking encyclopedia of guitar knowledge!
Right? this is some "sharks with lasers ready to attack intruders" level stuff
What I wouldn't give to win a shopping spree of just 5 guitars from Norman's.
Hey Todd is back!..not me..I mean the Todd at Norm's!..you know what I mean! I was surprised to see the Guild and D'angelico acoustics with the headstock shapes the same as Gibson. Boy, people have been "borrowing" or "imitating" Gibson for a long time..lol. Happy New Year everybody...everybody reading this likes this channel so you must be good people!!! Stay Safe!
Scotty beam me up to Norman`s rare guitars.
Oh wow
My favorite people 🙂
Well...that was a half hour well spent! One after the other! Les Paul Deluxe, Jazzmaster, Tele Deluxe, Strat, a sea of Jazz boxes, and then...SG Special and SG ..is it 'Custom'..with the 3× Gold HB's and sideways vibrola...? Anyway, a feast for the eyes of this old Rocker. 😌
Is that a white Switchmaster on the floor in the background of some of the shots?
Not a Martin guy,but that 1944 d28 sounded fantastic
Like Norm’s shirt!
hows carlos guitarlos???? we miss his sweet voice and fun vibrations!!!! happy 2021 NRG
Mean show off vintage craftmanship waow
I need that blue paisley tele. Swap for my millennium edition bound tele?
What about the one-of-a-kind Candy Apple Red '71 Fender Tele/mandolin double neck?
I thought I'd seen it all until I just saw that harp guitar
Joe played "so many roads" live in the Albert Hall with that guitar.
Blonde 67 Tele...OMG❤
I cant even get enuff for a new les paul. Since March!!! Aaaaaggggghhhh!
Ikr 🤣
wow, thought i was loosing my mind. The video starts to repeat
groundhog day effect
I know it can be weird watching a video about prices and stuff, but I would love to know the prices as part of the video
Tele Custom @ 8:55 now THAT is one variation of clownburst. (on the back)
Bless Norm and his madness 🤘🏻
I bought 1961 SG Les Paul In Toronto in 1981 for $1300 the same guitar as that one
Fun
Norm is rockin a Prada murse.....
W.O.W.
Please help me put here, back in the day 1990 give or take a few years. I remember working in New York around 55th and 6th,, there was a guitar shop around there which was like Norms… anybody?
When I see these guitars I wish I was right-handed
When I see these guitars, I wish I didn’t care about guitars
you could always learn how to play like Eric Gales, a right handed guitar strung normally and played upside down. I'm sorry now that I suggested this, carry on
Harp guitar is 😎
I own a ernie ball evh with the most ridiculous flamed maple neck. It's a translucent blue quilted top. Never seen sunlight, still in its case. How much is it worth? as much as someone is willing to pay!
Getting a DeBeers feeling
21:12 Deliverance style
How much did you spend.
It's tiring to see so much great stuff in one place all at once. 😝
I can't get over the telecasters...no wonder everyone shops here.
I bought a limited edition Tele in ice metallic blue there a few years ago. Mark and norm gave me a great day and a great deal
Deja vu on that Casino?
I think I saw gold in there.
it is candy shop you like to have all of them
can i work with you Norman!?
This has to be a repeat, Totally Todd went back to his family in another state months ago.
Jersey I think or he’s visiting
This is pre-covid for sure. I don't believe Norm is buying guitars at this time.
Compilations.
Clean?
All the guitars I bought in 2020 would take about 2 minutes 😉
Mine would take less time. I would just redirect everyone to the fender made in Mexico site.
Check out this $30,000 gem...( leaves the case open to turn around) check out this beautiful $38,000 work of art ( leaves case open turns around) look what we have here... (all the while stepping over and around 60-70 cases full of beautiful guitars)...geeez; Merry Christmas
Dang these guitars are practically brand new. Must’ve cost a fortune.
I know right? I mean, how does he even find them in mint condition at any price?
A lot of living room guitars I think.
Oh dont worry Bonamassa will buy up all the gibsons to go into his storage rather than norm's, billy gibbs will hoard, i mean buy up all the teles.
Honestly it is hard to see one dude with all these instruments. Most should be in the hands of people who can’t afford them but will play them instead of in a case in his warehouse.
@@karennewell8085 I’m certain he’s a dealer. This isn’t a personal collection.
26:34 Who wouldn't like this if you're a CREEDENCE fan!
Yeah that's amazing Norm. I'm so happy you are buying all these amazing guitars and putting a profit on them to line your own pockets. This causes these beautiful guitars to out of reach for the average guitar LOVER.
Yeah so thanks Norm you're only doing YOUR SELF a favor.
Haha,nicely put.
Huh? Is he supposed to buy them and sell them at cost? He’s a businessman. It’s not a charity. He’s smart and providing a service selling awesome vintage guitars of all kinds in one place, what’s he supposed to do? Do it for free? He’s making deals, buying guitars and profiting, he didn’t put a gun to the sellers head and make them sell the guitars.
@@rexrocker1268
Agree
He’s entitled to make a living
very douchy post. nothing wrong with capitalism. your inability to afford these guitars is not Norm's problem.
Exactly, that's all this old fool's doing, is driving the prices up. Only idiots would pay the insane prices they're asking for at this rip off store. Also, they're such snobs, they don't let anyone even walk in to just look around, mind you just to look around, not touching any of that overhyped, overpriced stuff anyway. I hate guitar snobs, the majority suck at playing anyway and most can't write a good song to save their lives.
NORM I WANT THAT ES295 GOLDTOP PLEASE RESPOND
73 tele is mine....unreal collection. Better than porn
BURY ME IN THE BEAUTIFUL FINE OLD TWEED CASE NORM
CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042
That 44' D-28 looks unplayed, must've been under the bed for 75 years.
It was under the bed for 75 years somebody got mighty old while it sat there....lol
all of the "rare" guitars nobody else wanted.
I keep dreaming about going to an estate sale where some old widow just wants to get rid of all that annoying guitar business that the dearly departed was obsessed with since 1950: “Wasted good money on all that foolishness. Look at it! It’s stacked to the attic ceiling! Ridiculous! I’ll take $50 for all of it. You can just take those amplifier things. They’re good for nothing. It’s all good for nothing.”
Norm, hey Nooorm...I was born in '74, could you pls gift me that telly?
Old? Todd?
was wondering the same thing, times are tuff, maybe he went back to Norm.
Guitar for sale
Oh man! Take that trem bar off that '58 strat before you lock it up again! Ayiiiiiii!
kid in a candy store
would be a tad more pleasant if you opened them all and said yea....!!!
Rock on Freaks,
H.L.
The '65 Strat is technically not "pre-CBS" but what I think he means is that most of the appointments on the guitar (except for the pearl dots, and white pickguard) are pre-CBS. It would be more accurate to say transition year Strat. That said, Norm knows his sh*t.
Eric Clapton once said, that he was looking for a played fingerboard on a guitar, because it's like a restaurant with a lot of people in it. Probably most of these guitars are not a good restaurants, considering the "very good condition".
I know "vintage" doesnt just automatically make it like a stradivarius. Although, the solid bodies were built at a time like today where mass production kept the consistency so they're all somewhat similar.