They have instruments @ all price ranges. Dont expect to get a Ferrari when you budget for a Geo. Iv found guitars @ Norms for $150 that played, sounded, & felt better than most guitars Iv ever played that costed more than $2000.
@@BrentMiller818 "Iv found guitars @ Norms for $150 that played, sounded, & felt better than most guitars Iv ever played that costed more than $2000." LOL - that statement is complete bullshit.
I've decided to put Norman's Rare Guitars on my bucket list to visit, and then I realized I lived 30 mins away from it. Went in today, holy crap, it is hands down the greatest guitar store I've ever been to. Their inventory is just ridiculous. Definitely going back to buy a guitar I fell in love with.
The original cathedral was Manny's on 48th in NYC. Anyone who was ever there when it was Manny's knows what I'm talking about. The legends who walked through that door....just pretty much everybody who wrote the soundtrack to life shopped there. The old, faded autographs on the wall were the equivalent of modern day frescoes. Chuck Berry, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, David Gilmour, Clapton, Page, Plant, Johnny Cash, CSNY, John, Paul, George and Ringo, Dylan, and on and on. Hundreds of them from every era. The legends in whose shadows we dwell. You felt blessed just to walk through the same door.
yea I've been to Normans before and you know a shop is in outer space on there prices when even the celebrities say they can't hardly even afford to walk in the place thank god for the pawn shops and even guitar center for the more realistic back down to earth prices for used gear
Did you really just compared guitar center and pawn shops to this place? O_o Speaking of total misunderstanding. They don't trade guitars...they don't trade used guitars. They trade collectors pieces. Surely somebody might end up playing what they buy there, but mostly nobody will. Rich collectors go there to expand their...collection :D
Exactly Rich collectors so it's not a store for regular folks so Yes i am comparing guitar center and pawn shops to these guys because they are rediculous at least 75% of the gear and guitars are not worth what they are asking for them
I used to sell at Rosebowl swapmeet in the mid 90's I had early 1950's Tweed Fender Champ amp Dead mint (People thought it was a reissue) probably worth $4k & a beautiful 1960's Guild Starfire worth about $2k then Good ole norm said all it's worth is $700 for both That's good ole honest Norm!!!
Last time I was in Norms, the one guitar that really caught my eye was a 1960's Gibson "Barney Kessel" hollow-body double-cutaway jazz guitar. Over $6000+ - of course. I guess I could've traded my car for it. Wish I had less expensive taste in guitars.
3:38 McLovin! So, it's true - he is becoming an Irish R&B singer and artist! Now you need Chris to be in at the same time as Seth Rogan and Bill Hader and then you've got the perfect trio!
Guys, I would love to pass by at your place. I would pay you 20 bucks just to get in and watch your stuff. If you would give me the honor of playing two or three of your guitars, I would for sure mentioned it in my memoirs. And tell it to my grandchildren. And make a picture of myself in front of my favourite piece if luthier art. And put it as a big poster in a frame over my fireplace. And then drink an old whisky in my armchair in front of it. And then cry, because I do not have the 10 to 500 grand to buy anything there.
Jealous??? Ha ha This man embarrasses me. He licks the arses of the 'famous' and wouldn't fart on the regular guy which will be 99.9% of their customers. Same goes to the rest of the staff. I've seen it first hand
Mind blown* I have an American BC Rich bich solid bird's-eye maple. neck through was built 4 some guy in some band called Chicago ! I always stop at the pawn shops Wherever I Go. Incredible story you have I would love to stop in sometime ♡ ROCK ON BROTHER
In Sydney, we have Jackson's Rare Guitars. It is daunting to even knock on the door there, but I did it a couple of times. Would love to knock on your door one day. I won't stay long, I promise.
I will say it again ! It bears repeating,,, Norm and Norm’s RARE Guitars are American Icons!!! Thank you Norm for raising and training great kids,, like Marc Agnesi !!! Building great players and business people like Agnesi makes you the corner stone of the industry!!!!
Trever Sevc why would he come to this place if he has his own guitar shop in Oakland in the first place? I heard Broken Guitars (his shop) has a perfect customer service. According to the reviews on Yelp, the staff would encourage anyone to grab the guitar they want and try it out without intimidating them. In fact, if a player has flaws, they would even help him/her to improve.
They obviously consent to help promote the place. Probably gives them a little discount or something. When famous people ride the bus you’re driving feel free to see if they’ll take a selfie.
i wonder how many famous people walk in there and say to themselves "oh shit, there's the fucking camera...again."..or how many avoid it for just that reason. Some probably love it 'cause its another chance to stroke their egos but im sure some must say "c'mon guys gimme a break" and dont wanna be filmed. seems like the videos are more about who comes in the store than the products they sell. Not the only place to buy a nice guitar, without the stars its really not that special. ...
Chis Isack... he is always dressed nice. I saw him in 19 at a ELO concert in Nashville the dude had a dog with his sport coat on it was one of those dogs that looks like it should be on the dog food can. It was kinda odd
You can see the look on most of the musicians faces that says,"Now I remember why I never come into places like this". You'd think a guy that's dealt with rock stars for 40+ years would know how to act around them. It honestly comes off as desperate and sad. I'm not trying to be a hater, but for God's sake, we get it, famous people shop at your store. An approach like George Gruhn has is much more customer friendly. He lets his merchandise do the talking, and word of mouth. Yeas Gruhn's has faults as well, but nobody is up in the customers face with a camera.
Brad Carroll I waited on Kevin Cronin at the restaurant I work at, and didn't tell my coworkers until after he and his son had left. after I told them they all dashed out to the dining room asking where he was sitting and falling all over the place. when they asked why I didn't tell them until after he left, I said "because I knew you guys would do this. this right here." There's no reason to embarrass people.
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RIP to all the legends passed on in this video
"Who shops at Norms?" People with much more money than I ever will.
They have instruments @ all price ranges. Dont expect to get a Ferrari when you budget for a Geo. Iv found guitars @ Norms for $150 that played, sounded, & felt better than most guitars Iv ever played that costed more than $2000.
MuscleDad420...............I hear ya Brother..................
MuscleDad420 true, but at least these days we get to watch....
@@BrentMiller818 "Iv found guitars @ Norms for $150 that played, sounded, & felt better than most guitars Iv ever played that costed more than $2000."
LOL - that statement is complete bullshit.
lol
I've decided to put Norman's Rare Guitars on my bucket list to visit, and then I realized I lived 30 mins away from it. Went in today, holy crap, it is hands down the greatest guitar store I've ever been to. Their inventory is just ridiculous. Definitely going back to buy a guitar I fell in love with.
The original cathedral was Manny's on 48th in NYC. Anyone who was ever there when it was Manny's knows what I'm talking about. The legends who walked through that door....just pretty much everybody who wrote the soundtrack to life shopped there. The old, faded autographs on the wall were the equivalent of modern day frescoes. Chuck Berry, Elvis, Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Garcia, David Gilmour, Clapton, Page, Plant, Johnny Cash, CSNY, John, Paul, George and Ringo, Dylan, and on and on. Hundreds of them from every era. The legends in whose shadows we dwell. You felt blessed just to walk through the same door.
Tom Petty is the most honest person in this video.
yea I've been to Normans before and you know a shop is in outer space on there prices when even the celebrities say they can't hardly even afford to walk in the place thank god for the pawn shops and even guitar center for the more realistic back down to earth prices for used gear
Did you really just compared guitar center and pawn shops to this place? O_o Speaking of total misunderstanding. They don't trade guitars...they don't trade used guitars. They trade collectors pieces. Surely somebody might end up playing what they buy there, but mostly nobody will. Rich collectors go there to expand their...collection :D
Exactly Rich collectors so it's not a store for regular folks so Yes i am comparing guitar center and pawn shops to these guys because they are rediculous at least 75% of the gear and guitars are not worth what they are asking for them
MrCorvusC do you even know what punctuation is?
Ebay and the likes brought reality to guitar prices . Thank God .
eBay, offerup, and to a lesser degree, Craigslist are my go to places for great deals on used musical instruments! ☝️🥴👍🎷🎸🎻🥁🔊🎶🎵
I feel lonely. I'm not Norm's buddy! Everyone else is! LOL
Andrew Bryan You need to buy a guitar from norm join a band, sell a million albums and you are bff....
boy, that was nice, to see all the great guitarists.
MCLOVIN
Norm is my hero. His passion for guitar over the past decades is unmatched.
the vince gill and Sinbad segments are my favs...thanks for sharing...
was fully expecting kurt cobain to walk in
haha, one day...
@caught you in another lie Kurt was a lot of things but never a poser.
And Jesus at last
I used to sell at Rosebowl swapmeet in the mid 90's I had early 1950's Tweed Fender Champ amp Dead mint (People thought it was a reissue) probably worth $4k & a beautiful 1960's Guild Starfire worth about $2k then Good ole norm said all it's worth is $700 for both That's good ole honest Norm!!!
hey, hes got a family to feed
Joey Witt butthurt dude thinking his shit worth thousands
He's got a family to feed? This guy probably has zero problems with feeding his family.
Am I even worthy to shop here.
you are if you have money ^^
Hell yeah Ritchie Sambora shops there and he's fucking terrible.
lol
But Ritchie has Orianthi now so he no longer cares.
If your dad is Viggo Mortensen
I just got my bass completely redone over at norms. I had no idea the place had this reputation. I just thought it was a local guitar store. Holy shit
Was that Derek Zoolander at 2:46?
Hahaha!
"Maybe there's more to life than owning really, really, really ridiculously expensive guitars. "
no. there is not.
Suffering from GAS? :-)
I thought it was a Borat
Last time I was in Norms, the one guitar that really caught my eye was a 1960's Gibson "Barney Kessel" hollow-body double-cutaway jazz guitar. Over $6000+ - of course. I guess I could've traded my car for it. Wish I had less expensive taste in guitars.
3:38 McLovin! So, it's true - he is becoming an Irish R&B singer and artist! Now you need Chris to be in at the same time as Seth Rogan and Bill Hader and then you've got the perfect trio!
Visiting LA this fall. MAKING SURE TO GO THERE
TheBigsis35 bro will be in L.A in 28 days, and can't wait to visit Norm's rare guitars!
So many good friends and buddies !
Love these intros,Norm, thanks dude.
Chill out people. This is Norms RARE guitars, not Norms pawn shop guitars. Love everything about this place.
Love all your videos at norms... one day I’m gonna get a nice vintage axe from you guys... all the way from Massachusetts 🙏🤞
he sells entry level stuff too, mid level and the top shelf stuff of coarse
THAT WAS YOUR BEST VIDEO......PERIOD
I would have been 100% convinced if I saw Hillel Slovak.
It's a goal in my life to go to norms and but a vintage guitar , love you guys!
what is that Adam guy doing there?
The place to be !
Guy Pierce. Excellent.
Charles Rinehart i love him
Guys, I would love to pass by at your place.
I would pay you 20 bucks just to get in and watch your stuff.
If you would give me the honor of playing two or three of your guitars, I would for sure mentioned it in my memoirs.
And tell it to my grandchildren. And make a picture of myself in front of my favourite piece if luthier art. And put it as a big poster in a frame over my fireplace.
And then drink an old whisky in my armchair in front of it.
And then cry, because I do not have the 10 to 500 grand to buy anything there.
Hope to visit the shop one day .
If Clapton , Malmsteen , Trower Shop there then I call it a guitar store worth visiting .
This ! it's a good therapy !!
Thank's Norm
I can't go I would if l could u can't park a pickup at Norms
Awesome!. All Great Artists & What a Place to Shop. Love Sinbad's Idea lol lol lol
yall need to make weekly videos, guitars, ppl, everything, MORE VIDS
Hey, that is a cool place!
Come on guys.. this man just doing his business..
don't be jelous..
Jealous??? Ha ha This man embarrasses me. He licks the arses of the 'famous' and wouldn't fart on the regular guy which will be 99.9% of their customers. Same goes to the rest of the staff. I've seen it first hand
Wow! I totally need to work there ;D
for now i'll subscribe!
ive gone here 3 times and they werent open im not sure when they are?
Saludos! Excelentes músicos! Gracias
Mind blown*
I have an American BC Rich bich solid bird's-eye maple. neck through was built 4 some guy in some band called Chicago !
I always stop at the pawn shops Wherever I Go. Incredible story you have I would love to stop in sometime ♡ ROCK ON BROTHER
I thought Walsh was a cardboard cutout until he spoke..he had a shine to him
What model is the guitar at 1.27 ?
do you reckon they know all of them before they walk in or do they have to do heir research before hand or do the people tell them
I was just thinking that. 'Do you know I am?' hahaha
hello when are you open ? everytime im in tarzana you guys aren't open or on vacation?
"Fooled 'em again ! "
In Sydney, we have Jackson's Rare Guitars. It is daunting to even knock on the door there, but I did it a couple of times. Would love to knock on your door one day. I won't stay long, I promise.
1:14 Is that Todd Packer?
Andy P I think that is todd
I will say it again ! It bears repeating,,, Norm and Norm’s RARE Guitars are American Icons!!! Thank you Norm for raising and training great kids,, like Marc Agnesi !!! Building great players and business people like Agnesi makes you the corner stone of the industry!!!!
Norms is on my bucket list....
I need one of those cases you live in.
Where is Slash? I saw he was in the store, but he is not in this video...
I see normans rare guitars getting a shout out in "forgetting sarah marshall".....way to go.
Some nice folks!
Have you ever had billie joe armstrong come in. Please reply
Trever Sevc why would he come to this place if he has his own guitar shop in Oakland in the first place? I heard Broken Guitars (his shop) has a perfect customer service. According to the reviews on Yelp, the staff would encourage anyone to grab the guitar they want and try it out without intimidating them. In fact, if a player has flaws, they would even help him/her to improve.
A case house! 😂
They obviously consent to help promote the place. Probably gives them a little discount or something. When famous people ride the bus you’re driving feel free to see if they’ll take a selfie.
Love that Tom Petty was the first in this video, and damn I was happy to see Taylor Hawkins in there, what an awesome guy.
I was waiting to see Frank Stalllone..
0:40 -> who is this guy? thanks
so many good buddies he has ... i don't think he knows most of them
I was more impressed by Guy Pierce than anyone else.
I literally wouldnt even look twice if I saw joe bonamassa or adam levine in a guitar shop neither of them have created anything original
i wonder how many famous people walk in there and say to themselves "oh shit, there's the fucking camera...again."..or how many avoid it for just that reason. Some probably love it 'cause its another chance to stroke their egos but im sure some must say "c'mon guys gimme a break" and dont wanna be filmed. seems like the videos are more about who comes in the store than the products they sell. Not the only place to buy a nice guitar, without the stars its really not that special. ...
+Tye Cook And yet stars shop there. Must be doing something right.
+I'm Dvoraak I mean it's either Norms or Guitar Center, and one is guaranteed to have high quality merch and vintage classics.
Let's get a show on tv please so we can see guitars instead of coins and stamps etc on other shows. Pleeeaaasssseeee.
Chis Isack... he is always dressed nice. I saw him in 19 at a ELO concert in Nashville the dude had a dog with his sport coat on it was one of those dogs that looks like it should be on the dog food can. It was kinda odd
Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmit is one thing but I mean McLovin!! c'mon man
Steve Jones 😂 //I'd like to take a drive over to Norman's some day but I'm afraid I can't afford anything they're selling.
People this video is a prime example is to follow your dreams
Is this shop open to anyone?
Not the little people as far as customer service is concerned
I didn't plan on commenting until I saw McLovin... christopher plasse will always be McLovin to me lmao
Too funny!!! Thanks so much!!! 😂🤘
If I come and buy a guitar will you introduce me to the world like that? :)
Rest In Peace Tom Petty.
As a Harry Potter fan, Norm reminds me of Horace Slughorn and this video is his version of "Slug Club" LOL
One day....I shall window shop there... T_T'
Norm, I reaaaaally envy ur fucking job man!!! daaamn
Who is the "greatest rhythm guitar player" in 00:37?
I want to see Jeff beck in Norms shop
Robert cray too.
probably get a celebrity discount if you go on video for norm
John Rzeznik from the Goo Good Dolls!
surprised slash wasn't shown
Nothing like home
You can see the look on most of the musicians faces that says,"Now I remember why I never come into places like this". You'd think a guy that's dealt with rock stars for 40+ years would know how to act around them. It honestly comes off as desperate and sad. I'm not trying to be a hater, but for God's sake, we get it, famous people shop at your store. An approach like George Gruhn has is much more customer friendly. He lets his merchandise do the talking, and word of mouth. Yeas Gruhn's has faults as well, but nobody is up in the customers face with a camera.
+Brad Carroll i love how taylor hawkins was shutting him out lmfao
Brad Carroll I waited on Kevin Cronin at the restaurant I work at, and didn't tell my coworkers until after he and his son had left. after I told them they all dashed out to the dining room asking where he was sitting and falling all over the place. when they asked why I didn't tell them until after he left, I said "because I knew you guys would do this. this right here." There's no reason to embarrass people.
Bought a tshirt its great and priced right thks norms staff 🚔
Dramatis personae - gotta love it.
PS. FYI - I counted 58 men and 1; i.e., one, woman, who safely was somebody's wife. Food for thought.
I Love LA!
One day I will visit
McLovin!!
McLovin!
Will norm look at other guitars and tell you what you have wether it’s worth something or just a good ol camp fire guitar?
Sinbad says he would live in the case. I'd live in that shop.
Insane !
Been there - got the T Shirt.
'fooled em aga......' hahahahahahahahhaha 1:43
more Sindbad please....good smiles.
Aw Norm I feel like you are everyone's friend except except mine :-(
-NORM, DID YOU BUY A 1970 STRAT FROM PAWTUCKET RHODE ISLAND, ABOUT,? 2000-2004. REALLY WORN CREAM COLOR ? THANKS NORM. IF U COULD GET BACK TO ME.