Fender 1950 Broadcaster | Guitar of the Day - RARE GUITAR!!!

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2023
  • Rare guitar for today's new #TeleTuesday episode of #GuitarOfTheDay: ‪@mikelemmo‬ playing a 1950 Fender Broadcaster here at #NormansRareGuitars! For any questions you may have or price inquiries about this #Fender #Broadcaster #ElectricGuitar give us a call at 818-344-8300. So what do you guys think of this #FenderBroadcaster?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 439

  • @unclekrampus7103
    @unclekrampus7103 Рік тому +69

    Thank you Mike Lemmo for not playing standard rehash blues licks- it's a breath of fresh air for guitar demos! Sounds great!

  • @bruceselenka7181
    @bruceselenka7181 Рік тому +48

    That bridge pick up is so vocal I swear it knows the lyrics to "Sharp Dressed Man". Amazing playing, Michael.

  • @robertlampkin9954
    @robertlampkin9954 Рік тому +17

    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.

  • @jaymichaels5187
    @jaymichaels5187 Рік тому +22

    4:02 the solder on the ashtray was to solder a wire to the ashtray for the chrome plating process.

    • @Danilo8208SS
      @Danilo8208SS Рік тому +1

      Interesting. I would’ve never thought of that

    • @flamencoprof
      @flamencoprof Рік тому +1

      Thanks! That is what I thought of, but didn't know for sure.

    • @stephensmith4480
      @stephensmith4480 Рік тому

      Yep, we used to do the same when we used to powder coat certain items years ago.

  • @TorToroPorco
    @TorToroPorco Рік тому +76

    Leo Fender got it so right in 1950 and then again in 1954. Timeless designs of utmost utility and musicality.

    • @ATX0705
      @ATX0705 Рік тому +10

      Only thing that he should've done different was put the truss rod at the headstock. Everything else is fine.

    • @roycedot
      @roycedot Рік тому +1

      The pickup selector modes were useless in this version

    • @MrJohnr47
      @MrJohnr47 Рік тому +4

      Literally nailed it on the first try. Amazing instrument.

    • @roycedot
      @roycedot Рік тому +2

      @@MrJohnr47 not sure you know what “literally” means. What nails are there in this guitar?

    • @Xenious
      @Xenious Рік тому +3

      Agreed, it is crazy how versatile a 73 year old guitar is across eras of music that didn't even exist at that time.

  • @TylerJohnstonGuitar
    @TylerJohnstonGuitar Рік тому +98

    Well that’s it. The original electric guitar. Still holds up to this day, sounds great.

    • @roycedot
      @roycedot Рік тому +9

      Definitely not the original electric guitar. Not even the first solid body electric

    • @TylerJohnstonGuitar
      @TylerJohnstonGuitar Рік тому +12

      @@roycedot First one anybody knows about.

    • @veronicaphillips8310
      @veronicaphillips8310 Рік тому +10

      ​@@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.

    • @pharmerdavid1432
      @pharmerdavid1432 Рік тому +10

      @@TylerJohnstonGuitar First one mass-marketed, far from the "first one anybody knows about".

    • @roycedot
      @roycedot Рік тому +3

      @@TylerJohnstonGuitar “anybody”? Ok buddy

  • @ToddTheJoker
    @ToddTheJoker Рік тому +12

    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!

  • @patrickfiore7067
    @patrickfiore7067 3 місяці тому +1

    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!

  • @castleofsong9620
    @castleofsong9620 Рік тому +9

    What an amazing sound from an historic guitar. Mike is a player worthy of such a guitar.

  • @ozbluesman
    @ozbluesman Рік тому +7

    I’m a tele fan and that is the best sounding tele I’ve ever heard. Great playing indeed. Wow.

  • @IsaacSayler
    @IsaacSayler Рік тому +11

    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.

  • @clintnorman7419
    @clintnorman7419 Рік тому +31

    Micheal Lemmo just always knows what to play, love his feel.

  • @FGg503
    @FGg503 Рік тому +6

    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. 😅

  • @JAHarry6
    @JAHarry6 Рік тому +19

    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.

    • @jfinester
      @jfinester Рік тому +5

      It’s as old as I am, but it’s in much better shape!

    • @waynehicks1969
      @waynehicks1969 Рік тому +2

      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

  • @JH_75
    @JH_75 7 місяців тому +2

    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!

    • @anthonyc1883
      @anthonyc1883 7 місяців тому +1

      Always struck me as a little odd, but it's definitely his signature intro. Quirky and uniquely his!

  • @jamesgarcia7252
    @jamesgarcia7252 Рік тому +9

    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.

  • @toddflowers8052
    @toddflowers8052 Рік тому +10

    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 !!!

  • @FenderTeleDeluxe
    @FenderTeleDeluxe Рік тому +10

    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!

  • @TheElrondo
    @TheElrondo Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @john564holloway
    @john564holloway Рік тому +6

    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.

  • @maxpeck4154
    @maxpeck4154 Рік тому +7

    That opening tune was one of the best I've heard on this channel. Well done.

    • @drewdietz2115
      @drewdietz2115 Рік тому

      I wonder what song it was? Tried Google music, couldn't match it. Excellent tune for certain.

    • @crystallineanthology595
      @crystallineanthology595 Рік тому +3

      @@drewdietz2115 I believe its "Take Five" by Paul Desmond and commonly known from Dave Brubeck

    • @drewdietz2115
      @drewdietz2115 Рік тому

      Thanks!!

  • @jeromewagschal9485
    @jeromewagschal9485 Рік тому +5

    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...

  • @michaelvaladez6570
    @michaelvaladez6570 Рік тому +16

    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.

  • @mcampbell5158
    @mcampbell5158 Рік тому +1

    That Jazzy tune Lemmo played first was awesome.

  • @bphilippe3352
    @bphilippe3352 Рік тому +17

    Michael Lemmo is a great guitarist, his démos are always perfect !

    • @markmartin3221
      @markmartin3221 Рік тому

      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?

  • @Knards
    @Knards Рік тому +6

    Incredible sustain on that guitar!

  • @jorgeorellana5
    @jorgeorellana5 Місяць тому

    Love the impro, great musician

  • @Mr.D34
    @Mr.D34 Рік тому +20

    Michael Lemmo videos never disappoint, especially when there is a Telecaster involved.

  • @stopcallingmeshirley
    @stopcallingmeshirley Рік тому +5

    Leo Fender knew what he was doing

  • @mikeortolani5473
    @mikeortolani5473 Рік тому +3

    Killer version of Sharp Dressed Man at the end... Incredible tone and playing Lemmo

  • @deblane401
    @deblane401 Рік тому +18

    I was born in 1950 and that Broadcaster looks a whole lot better than me. George in Montana

  • @jamesdavis5096
    @jamesdavis5096 Рік тому

    This is the right man for the guitar demos

  • @ckelly5141
    @ckelly5141 Рік тому +2

    Such beautiful tones....amazing really.🎸👍

  •  Рік тому +1

    Wow! Amazing sound. A piece of history, the truly beginning.

  • @mrsnusman
    @mrsnusman Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @CJZM7777
    @CJZM7777 Рік тому +6

    Great playing and great sounds from cool and jazzy blues to a raunchy boogie.

  • @matthewjones8865
    @matthewjones8865 Рік тому

    One word comes to mind hearing and seeing this guitar and that word is, BEAUTIFUL 🙏

  • @franciscocastaneda7060
    @franciscocastaneda7060 Місяць тому

    what a sound!, I really love it. one of the best I have ever listened to so far.

  • @Leel3ones89
    @Leel3ones89 Рік тому

    Love the shirt Norm. I miss Tom so much. Thanks for helping keep memory alive. You're a good friend

  • @claudiajay8291
    @claudiajay8291 Рік тому +2

    Sweet. Great sound…love Michael’s playing too!

  • @TheAgeOfAnalog
    @TheAgeOfAnalog Рік тому

    I cry every day... PERFECT

  • @vyvyvyvyvyvyv
    @vyvyvyvyvyvyv Рік тому +2

    It's not only the guitar, this guy is amazing

  • @scoutgirl7739
    @scoutgirl7739 Рік тому

    Michael 'DIZZY' Lemmo. Carved in stone by Norman. What a blessing from Saint Norman. ❤

  • @kenbash2951
    @kenbash2951 Рік тому +2

    Broadcaster had a blend control so you could blend neck and bridge pickup together, as desired, BRILLIANT idea that was discontinued in 1952.

  • @lotfiali
    @lotfiali Рік тому +1

    Norman's rare guitars.
    How rare can you get ?!!
    Wawooo 🤯
    👏👏👏

  • @joehoffer2112
    @joehoffer2112 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful sound

  • @C_Dana
    @C_Dana Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @sircoynie
    @sircoynie Рік тому

    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!

  • @SQweeQs
    @SQweeQs 3 місяці тому

    Not enough love for Lemmo playing Golden Brown in the neck pickup. So good

  • @stephenhensley5631
    @stephenhensley5631 2 місяці тому

    The tone is so beautiful it BRINGS TEARS to my eyes. Lucky Joe, I'm sure he will bare fruit.

  • @bills48321
    @bills48321 11 місяців тому

    delicious tones

  • @Santaheckler
    @Santaheckler Рік тому

    Completely wonderful…made me cry too.

  • @bobwalker200
    @bobwalker200 Рік тому +3

    From 10:09 to the end is just killer! What a sound 🎸🎸 and what a player👏👏

  • @ampersandmcvinegar5681
    @ampersandmcvinegar5681 Рік тому +1

    Sick. I'm sitting here playing slide in standard tuning on a 2012 Squier Tele, lol! Sick, sick, sick! ❤️🤠🏃

  • @deadpatriot8047
    @deadpatriot8047 Рік тому

    My ears are loving the playing dude nice

  • @djskampy
    @djskampy Рік тому

    Another top demo. Love Lemmo's playing!

  • @davidhogue6361
    @davidhogue6361 Рік тому +5

    Beautiful 🤩 🎸

  • @theflosh
    @theflosh Рік тому

    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

  • @mikl1987
    @mikl1987 Рік тому +1

    Ooh my lawdy laaawd😮

  • @sundaynightdrunk
    @sundaynightdrunk Рік тому

    Such a fascinating player. His theory is really great while feeling so damn musical.

  • @LA-zc9rg
    @LA-zc9rg 4 місяці тому

    Sounds phenomenal

  • @Johnnylooks_Overhead5164
    @Johnnylooks_Overhead5164 6 місяців тому

    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 .

  • @CaffeineInjected
    @CaffeineInjected Рік тому

    Unbelievable. It blows my mind the guitars norm has collected. Thank you norm for preserving these guitars. You are my guitar custodian hero. Thank you lemmo for bringing their sounds respectfully to our ears. It’s a dream of mine to own a vintage telecaster and i want to buy it from norms rare guitars.

  • @mikeopdenaker5573
    @mikeopdenaker5573 Рік тому +3

    Incredible...I can not seem to conjure any other words!

  • @johnhenfrey5936
    @johnhenfrey5936 Рік тому

    Absolutely Stunning Guitar, simple as that, you are a very lucky man, Joe 🎸

  • @ddnsconsulting
    @ddnsconsulting Рік тому +1

    A brilliant homage to Leo Fender's design genius. Bravo Lemmo!

  • @TheJedi1980
    @TheJedi1980 Рік тому

    Love the demo.

  • @stickman55100
    @stickman55100 Рік тому +3

    That is absolutely STELLAR!!!

  • @fredmanteghian5913
    @fredmanteghian5913 5 місяців тому

    Mikey! your playing has become so tasteful! And to think that Joey B will have the honor of owning a guitar that Lemmo played!!

  • @tone-talk
    @tone-talk Рік тому

    Amazing! Thanks for the great videos

  • @waynehicks1969
    @waynehicks1969 Рік тому +2

    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 😮.

  • @freespeech-advocate
    @freespeech-advocate 11 місяців тому

    glad it in the right hands🤟😎🎸 great playn

  • @bernardvillanueva499
    @bernardvillanueva499 Рік тому

    WHOAH...!!! very versatile guitar...! can jazz, can scream.... best of all worlds !! including the other dimensions !!!

  • @Noitpure
    @Noitpure Рік тому +2

    Guitar of the Day? How about Guitar of the Century?!? Amazing in every way!

  • @kevincraig8257
    @kevincraig8257 Рік тому

    amazing sound

  • @justinbeech2681
    @justinbeech2681 Рік тому +4

    Lemmo !! Great work Man !!

  • @HaraldSimpson
    @HaraldSimpson 6 місяців тому

    A fantastic guitar.
    The Broadcaster looks almost new.
    Thanks for showing us in your video!

  • @babayaga8045
    @babayaga8045 Рік тому

    Great sound and great playing. That guitar has tone for days.The guy playing sounds amazing great chops bro.

  • @scottmartin356
    @scottmartin356 Рік тому +3

    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!

  • @markwebster8743
    @markwebster8743 Рік тому

    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

  • @etlipo1
    @etlipo1 Рік тому +1

    Lemmo shredding that ZZ Top demo at the end. Well done!

  • @jimcollier7869
    @jimcollier7869 Рік тому +2

    Another gem from Norm's squirrel stash! Stunning.

  • @user-fd6tg3rn4m
    @user-fd6tg3rn4m Рік тому +1

    THAT AINT NO DIZZY BLOND , THAT'S THE REAL THING.

  • @MulaMusic67
    @MulaMusic67 Рік тому

    Awesome guitar. Awesome demo! 😎

  • @jacksonfrost2893
    @jacksonfrost2893 Рік тому

    killed that bridge pup

  • @MMcG25
    @MMcG25 Рік тому

    Great sounding guitar. Wow!

  • @jimmyrecce8787
    @jimmyrecce8787 Рік тому

    Those Broadcasters are still for me one of the best sounding guitars ever produced... period...🎸🎸🎸

  • @JohnPechacekM
    @JohnPechacekM Рік тому +1

    Timeless

  • @surfgod509
    @surfgod509 Рік тому +1

    Amazing Tele 👏

  • @TheRogerRoos
    @TheRogerRoos 10 місяців тому +1

    Rapaz que guitarra incrível é cheia de histórias

  • @howard5508
    @howard5508 Рік тому

    Awesome guitar! Michael great GOTD you show such talent. A great guitarist you are . Also gotta love some ZZ Top

  • @faniandmatthew
    @faniandmatthew Рік тому +1

    Lemmo killed it 🙌🏼

  • @00DUCK
    @00DUCK Рік тому

    Fantastic playing! and that guitar looks nearly new from where I'm sitting. Wow! Joe is going to have a great time with that when he picks it up.

  • @jeffrey3498
    @jeffrey3498 Рік тому +1

    Robin Trower hammer-ons at the very end. Beautiful guitar!

  • @bobwerber2984
    @bobwerber2984 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @ukguitaryogi2888
    @ukguitaryogi2888 Рік тому

    woah that dark switch and the middle bypass on neck sounds gr8 and bridge too..

  • @JJ-nq3ll
    @JJ-nq3ll Рік тому +3

    Don’t know what it’s but this old guitars have such a vibe that it can’t be matched. What a beauty ❤️

  • @pulaski1
    @pulaski1 Рік тому

    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!"

  • @rstevenhanson
    @rstevenhanson Рік тому

    11:30 is gold!

  • @kuriboh635
    @kuriboh635 4 місяці тому

    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.