I also wondered about the prices at a "rare guitar" shop. I see rare in the name and think all the guitars they have will be too expensive for me to consider buying.
1. Okay it's probably a small shop with really cool guitars and a decent back stock. 2. Oh damn store's a lot bigger than I thought. 3. Wow okay that's a lot of guitars. 4. Oh my God that's a lot of guitars, this puts guitar center to shame. 5. Holy crap there's still more, but this should be it. 6. Okay NOPE he has another room... 7. Holy shit...
Don't forget, "The Secret Room." My Daughter's boyfriend, IcePick said, "It bottles the mind!" You mean "boggles the mind," I responded. He looked at me, "That makes no sense. All those guitars in one place..like in a bottle." After a long pause Ice jumped to his feet in amazement, "...and he's got a Secret Room!... Shit!" So, yeah, don't forget the secret room.
Yeah but that store ain't for musicians its for doctors and lawyers who have insane income to spend. Us normal players still need to go to guitar center or other good cheap stores. Lol guys r highly over priced for no reason at all
A fellow band member who was a collector told me Norm had a '58 double cut TV Jr....back around '91 or so...$1300. I went to see it, Norm immediately told me all about it...someone had routed out the body for another pickup and volume control, but was hidden by the pickguard, and the pickguard wasn't original but made from old Gibson stock. One of my fave guitars!
It always freaks me out when I see all the expensive guitars all tightly packed in stands. I'd be paranoid that I'd knock one over and they'd all go down like dominoes.
The fact so many are hanging so high up in the air freaks me out as well! I'm not even 'that' knowledgeable about guitars, I just play them, but even if hanging them like that doesn't affect the neck - what if they fall down?!!
Thanks Sincerely Norm, for your service and dedication to the people. A small business is absolutely fantastic. The recycling aspect and epic pieces are beyond my lexicon. Rock on.
Wow, that inventory is unbelievable. As I was watching the video, I kept saying to myself, "wow, that's a lot of guitars". Hard to say which guitars I liked the most. I saw a cool Gretsch 6120 DSW on the wall. One of the Rickenbacker basses looked pretty sweet. Awesome video. Thank you.
Was from out of town in on business and found time to stop by Norm’s Rare Guitars .Wow !! I’ve been playing guitar for about 52 years but felt like a 9 year old kid in a candy store!! Was doing the total tourist gawking thing totally intoxicated by the sight and smell of so much vintage wood hanging, it seemed from the rafters! First Lemmo comes popping out from the back with a friendly “ hello “ and then I seen the man himself standing by a row of vintage les paul deluxe’s one after the other that seemed to go on for 30 feet!! This was Sensory overload ... Guitar Heaven if there ever was!!! Norm was signing a copy of his recent book for a customer so I just kinda fell in line behind him to get one too! Norm could not have been nicer and gladly grabbed another copy and signed one for me and took the time to talk a little bit like we were old friends!! Sure felt a lot different from how I am usually treated at my local guitar “superstore”!! Will be back next time I’m in town for sure!! Keep up the good work guys!! Vegas Greg!!
Great person ! Great speach and awesome work and years of working hard to get what you deserve !!!! Regrads from France....Your shop is just A Dream :) !!!! Gaëtan
I live on the east coast but I hope to make the trip in the next year or so. I think going to Norm's is a pilgrimage every rising player should do. and make sure there's a few grand in the bank I'd hate to miss any opportunities to buy a great guitar.
you need a bigger store norm!! a warehouse sized one would be best to showcase all those awesome guitars of yours! also would love to come down and check your store out someday.. I live in Niagara Falls Canada and hopefully i'll save up not just airfare but enough to buy a guitar or 2 from your store Cheers, :)
If you ever get to L.A., Norms is worth the visit. Amazing place and it will make you wish you were a gajillionaire!! They really do have something for everyone though. Pretty awesome.
Is that a couple Trussarts by the Gibsons? Would love to see a guitar of the day with any Trussart! Also that all walnut Fender in the custom shop fender section would be awesome to hear!!
Got too say Norm’s prices are damn fair look at his online site I was luck enough as a truck driver and being from Florida too visit . Still need too buy a t-shirt. But his prices are damn accurate love the channel
Bought my first guitar from Norman’s Rare Guitars in 1980 - a 1980 ES-335. Price: $500. Condition: like new, flawless. Mike McGuire at Valley Arts Guitar told me that if I sold it, I would be sorry because it had a nice neck. I sold it. I’m sorry. Why? Because it had a nice neck! I’ll never live that one down! 😂
Nice information, I love music and I like to play Guitar. many musical instrument stores in LA but I like the International House of Music. This was good and affordable.
well i had requested a walk through, norm my friend you out did yourself, im in awe, at my age that dosnt happen often, how about another slower one, like an hr or so we have nothing like this thats comes even close in australia, would love to see the old vintage stuff, your asking favorite im saying all lol
My God.... I need a drool cup! Thanks Norm, gotta make it over.
I bought the Ice Blue Tele at 0:48 seconds in. Awesome guitar, great price, and a fantastic experience meeting Norm and Marc.
It looks like he had 2 here and a thin line too.
They should do a tv show on this shop, something like the way they do pawn stars
Awesome idea!
he lacks the personality of Rick or the old man, thankfully he also lacks the walking disaster known as Chumlee.
Graham ripper idea
Yes! Fucking great idea!!
They already do loads of CZcams content. Much better. Watch it when you want.
One day norm I'll come to your shop and buy my dream guitar.
God bless Norm. My dream is to one day visit this store! much love from Ohio.
So i'm wondering if Norm's idea of words like "affordable" and "moderately priced" are anywhere near mine.
they've got a 57 LP fretless wonder going for $85k atm so maybe not.
CaptainFantastik1 those classic vibes are like 400 bucks
haggai samuelson I payed them a visit once. Their prices start from couple hundreds to tens of thousands and everything in between
In a word, no.
I also wondered about the prices at a "rare guitar" shop. I see rare in the name and think all the guitars they have will be too expensive for me to consider buying.
Awesome collection…thanks Norm☮️
1. Okay it's probably a small shop with really cool guitars and a decent back stock.
2. Oh damn store's a lot bigger than I thought.
3. Wow okay that's a lot of guitars.
4. Oh my God that's a lot of guitars, this puts guitar center to shame.
5. Holy crap there's still more, but this should be it.
6. Okay NOPE he has another room...
7. Holy shit...
He has a warehouse full of the really high end stuff. Probably 10s of millions of dollars worth.
Don't forget, "The Secret Room." My Daughter's boyfriend, IcePick said, "It bottles the mind!" You mean "boggles the mind," I responded. He looked at me, "That makes no sense. All those guitars in one place..like in a bottle." After a long pause Ice jumped to his feet in amazement, "...and he's got a Secret Room!... Shit!"
So, yeah, don't forget the secret room.
Yeah but that store ain't for musicians its for doctors and lawyers who have insane income to spend. Us normal players still need to go to guitar center or other good cheap stores. Lol guys r highly over priced for no reason at all
The Crypt...beware, you've been warned...
i love these shop tours and the videos of Norm going out and buying guitars, i loved the 66 strat in lake placid blue
He's got 3 million in guitar stands and hangers alone
and hundreds more in the back.
That is just heaven right their you won't get tired woking up everyday when you see those guitars life is damn great
When I die, this is how I imagine my kind of heaven will look like!
The correct formula for determining the number of guitars one should own is always N + 1. With "N" being the number of guitars you now own.
Jack D. Ripper .mmm yeah but i was told another formula..w×2 ..w being the max guitars in the house wife can tolerate.
I thought N stood for "Norm's Guitars"? In that case I think I have N - 756
One is tooo many, And a thousand isn't enough!
Guitar heaven! Thanks for showing us your amazing collection, Norm!
Really enjoyed the tour, Norm. Thanks.
You've got a great guitar shop Norm, you're Gibson collection is amazing.
yeah I know he has beautiful archtops 2
It’s a dream of mine to see your amazing store! thanks
A fellow band member who was a collector told me Norm had a '58 double cut TV Jr....back around '91 or so...$1300. I went to see it, Norm immediately told me all about it...someone had routed out the body for another pickup and volume control, but was hidden by the pickguard, and the pickguard wasn't original but made from old Gibson stock. One of my fave guitars!
Great tour. I always wanted to see this store. It might be worth a flight to visit Norm and his treasures.
It always freaks me out when I see all the expensive guitars all tightly packed in stands. I'd be paranoid that I'd knock one over and they'd all go down like dominoes.
There over priced anyways no guitar should cost over 2k$
The fact so many are hanging so high up in the air freaks me out as well! I'm not even 'that' knowledgeable about guitars, I just play them, but even if hanging them like that doesn't affect the neck - what if they fall down?!!
Thank you for preserving America's musical history. And making it available to musicians.
Thanks Sincerely Norm, for your service and dedication to the people. A small business is absolutely fantastic. The recycling aspect and epic pieces are beyond my lexicon. Rock on.
To my childhood friend. Wow!! Carolyn (Karlock) Carmosino
I was there and its and amazing place with great humble people!!cheers Norm Jorge from Mexico
Thanks for the tour.
Nice tour, thanks!
Awesome store Norm! Wish I lived closer!🎸☺
Is like heaven for guitar players, when I die I hope my soul soar for your shop, wonderful selection
I absolutely love what you guys do, I'm in Ontario, Canada but I'm going to try and make the trek to see all of these guitars!
Thanks for the updated tour
Norm. I was kinda surprised
that you carry basses.
Wow, that inventory is unbelievable. As I was watching the video, I kept saying to myself, "wow, that's a lot of guitars". Hard to say which guitars I liked the most. I saw a cool Gretsch 6120 DSW on the wall. One of the Rickenbacker basses looked pretty sweet. Awesome video. Thank you.
It's a dream of mine to visit your store someday! Awesome stuff Norm! Cheers!
Jason Hobbs , me too.
Jason Hobbs I'm English 11 and never been abroad so... maybe 😣🤔
great video. cant wait to see the store some day
Nice tour. You maintain an impressive inventory and selection of guitars.
Was neat to find out Norm was a leftie! I never would have guessed. Plays right handed and wears is watch on his left wrist like a rightie does too.
That burst on the RD. 😍
Wow what an amazing collection norm. 👍😍🍺
Hey Norm love the segment. I live in Australia but l would love to visit your store someday. 😊
I have to make a pilgrimage to the west coast to visit Norms rare guitars.Love your vids Norm
It’s like Guitar Wonderland! I have to come to America and stop by in the next years!
Incredible store, I hope that I will be able to visit one day.
Stormin Norman needs more floor space..... Beautifully Cluttered. Rock Steady & Aways Ready🎸
I love the store. I'd love to see it in person one day
Great job on this one! Cool!
Was from out of town in on business and found time to stop by Norm’s Rare Guitars .Wow !! I’ve been playing guitar for about 52 years but felt like a 9 year old kid in a candy store!! Was doing the total tourist gawking thing totally intoxicated by the sight and smell of so much vintage wood hanging, it seemed from the rafters! First Lemmo comes popping out from the back with a friendly “ hello “ and then I seen the man himself standing by a row of vintage les paul deluxe’s one after the other that seemed to go on for 30 feet!! This was Sensory overload ... Guitar Heaven if there ever was!!! Norm was signing a copy of his recent book for a customer so I just kinda fell in line behind him to get one too! Norm could not have been nicer and gladly grabbed another copy and signed one for me and took the time to talk a little bit like we were old friends!! Sure felt a lot different from how I am usually treated at my local guitar “superstore”!! Will be back next time I’m in town for sure!! Keep up the good work guys!! Vegas Greg!!
Beautiful shop !!!!!
Great person ! Great speach and awesome work and years of working hard to get what you deserve !!!! Regrads from France....Your shop is just A Dream :) !!!! Gaëtan
Guitarded
Located in...you guessed it, Guitarzana, CA.
Going to visit in two weeks! Can't wait :)
HEAVEN exists! Aleluya! Thanks Norm, you are the man. :)
I was drooling half way through.
Definitely the red double cutaway LP. Such a beautiful thing. around 2:41
Awesome...love it!
I'd be worried that someone would trip on their shoelaces and fall into a half dozen or so.....
that's why all the rare collectibles are hidden away LOL
I would have a heart attack
People get so worried about destroying materialistic things smh.
Steve Urkel: "Did I do thaaaaat?"
I live on the east coast but I hope to make the trip in the next year or so. I think going to Norm's is a pilgrimage every rising player should do. and make sure there's a few grand in the bank I'd hate to miss any opportunities to buy a great guitar.
Looks like an amazing place..!
Fantastic stuff Norm.
That's really awesome!
my dream land....!! One place a have to visit before I die...
You're a legend Norm!
Nice tour!
My bucket list consists of going to Norms and buying a cool vintage guitar one day..oh yes it will happen one day...
I got 5k stashed away so far to buy a badass vintage firebird from norm
I'm from Dallas, Texas and I would love to visit y'alls store. Hopefully I get to meet you at the annual 4 Amigos this year.
amazing, thaks a lot
These are our low end guitars 1899 to 3500 dollars
Great shop Norm.
love the old guitars ......just like me
I love it,I want to go there
really liked that surf green telecaster
Must visit USA and Norm's is on my agenda. What a collection, insurance must be bitch!
nice will be there some day soon
So beautiful 😎
Wow! How many guitars are there in the store? Fantastic selection. Hope to visit one day!
Love ya Norm x
I'm going, I don't know when, but I'm going !!
you need a bigger store norm!! a warehouse sized one would be best to showcase all those awesome guitars of yours! also would love to come down and check your store out someday.. I live in Niagara Falls Canada and hopefully i'll save up not just airfare but enough to buy a guitar or 2 from your store Cheers, :)
His original store was quite a bit smaller.
Impressed.. And that's hard to do with us old guys!!
Define "Inexpensive"? Awesome shop, sir!!
Nice, keep it working Norm !
If you ever get to L.A., Norms is worth the visit. Amazing place and it will make you wish you were a gajillionaire!! They really do have something for everyone though. Pretty awesome.
I smiled, laughed, cried in amazement! Hey Norman! Are you hiring?
At 4:47 the all gold fender, I use to own one just like it... Damn, I miss it.
Is that a couple Trussarts by the Gibsons? Would love to see a guitar of the day with any Trussart! Also that all walnut Fender in the custom shop fender section would be awesome to hear!!
at 1:54 the sunburst telecaster at the top is the same model as mine
just wow !!
Norm's mind is like steel trap. The guy is amazing.
Norm...face it! You were born cool! It's in your blood lil brother!
Will be there soon
Two things. You need a bigger store. 2nd. Would make a cool location for a reality show, guest guitarists, ppl coming in flogging off stuff. etc etc.
Got too say Norm’s prices are damn fair look at his online site I was luck enough as a truck driver and being from Florida too visit . Still need too buy a t-shirt. But his prices are damn accurate love the channel
"And this is where we keep - you guessed it - Frank Stallone"
It used to be Tom Petty. R.I.P.
Love to visit one day
Awesome!
This store is the ONLY reason I would consider moving back to LA.
I'm flying in from Sweden in December. Gonna pay you guys a visit and buy a T-shirt :)
Bought my first guitar from Norman’s Rare Guitars in 1980 - a 1980 ES-335.
Price: $500. Condition: like new, flawless.
Mike McGuire at Valley Arts Guitar told me that if I sold it,
I would be sorry because it had a nice neck.
I sold it. I’m sorry. Why? Because it had a nice neck! I’ll never live that one down! 😂
Nice information, I love music and I like to play Guitar. many musical instrument stores in LA but I like the International House of Music. This was good and affordable.
Mark Knopfler is left-handed but it didn't stop him from becoming an amazing guitarist playing right-handed Norm !
well i had requested a walk through, norm my friend you out did yourself, im in awe, at my age that dosnt happen often, how about another slower one, like an hr or so we have nothing like this thats comes even close in australia, would love to see the old vintage stuff, your asking favorite im saying all lol
Norman...you are n°1....