I don't know if it's the tough losses that hit the guitar community so rapidly this year, but even though its been a while since he returned, it still makes me extremely happy to see Norm back in good health, enjoying himself around the shop. Hope you all have a happy and healthy 2023!

@j.r.g3548

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more, his spirit just resonates through the community. I've never been to the shop never met Norm, but through these videos can just feel his devotion to knowledge of the instruments, and passing that down to all.

@danlawrence4351

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. Glad to see you Norm. Best of health to you!

@theverseshed

Жыл бұрын

As a fan of guitars from the UK, I concur with everything you said.

@equalleftrights3130

Жыл бұрын

"Tough losses"? You didnt know any of those people nor do you really care or lose sleep over it. Whats so "tough" about them dying? Virtual signaling?

@Jackrabbitt247

Жыл бұрын

💯💯

Just a shout out for Eric Gales on his nomination, this man deserves to win it for sure 🔥❤👍 Thanks to Joe for mentioning it!

@garydunham335

Жыл бұрын

Eric Gales is an incredible musician

@anthonyjones2153

Жыл бұрын

Very nice! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

@TimTheMusicMan

Жыл бұрын

Who played at 10:08 and what song. was that?

@MattyK-USA

Жыл бұрын

@@TimTheMusicMan That's Michael Lemmo. Not sure the first song, but the second song was the Beatles' "If I Fell".

@TimTheMusicMan

Жыл бұрын

@@MattyK-USA thanks. 👍

Joe Bonamassa could play 2 strings on a wash bucket, under water, and make it sound amazing. The Man is a pure genius with a guitar in his hands.🎸🙏

I love how humble Joe always is. Must be such a cool person to be friends with

This may be the shortest performance by Lemmo for a Straturday video, but how amazing. The tone of the Strat is sublime, and leaves no doubt why Joe had to have it (that and the green refin). I watched Michael's part twice, as it was one of the sweetest, soulful pieces I'd heard him play in a long while (and Michael is always amazing). Thx as always for showcasing great instruments and legendary artists like Joe and legends in the making like Lemmo!

Norm is looking good! Makes me happy seeing him do well!

@jeremylambden2284

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@mannyfragoza9652

Жыл бұрын

what happen to him he aged like 20 years

@rudygracia5573

Жыл бұрын

@@mannyfragoza9652 Norm underwent a serious surgery(Intestinal).

@williep1626

Жыл бұрын

He does not look well at all.

That guitar looks and sounds great. I love how Joe Bonamassa appreciates the story that the guitar had before finding its way in his hands. Amazing human being and musician.

@mrDCunningham

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the guy in the pictures will ever know who ended up with it. Can't imagine one of my old guitars being bought by someone like Joe. How neat

@Mr.D34

Жыл бұрын

@@mrDCunningham yeah i was thinking the same thing.

That Strat is definitely in good hands. Another addition to JB's array of beautiful and rare guitars, not to mention great sounding too. Thank you JB for keeping the blues alive.🤘😎

@vincentl.9469

Жыл бұрын

Does JB now carry the torch for the other JB who passed away in January? i guess he will along with a few others..

I never understood why Fender never came up with the idea of doing sunburst finishes from black to green (like this one), or black to blue, pink, purple or turquoise... I used to dream of finishes like that. And as you can see, it works! And yes, Fender occasionally did some wilder bursts, like the signature Bonnie Raitt strat, or the Antigua burst. But most of the time when they choose to do something like that, they tend to take it one or two steps too far. This guitar right here is exactly what I always hoped for as a production offer. I guess you can't have it all (unless......, I know). 😊

I’m not a big fan of Joe’s music, but a smart and funny/down to earth guy who’s a great ambassador for the industry and obviously a great player…very cool guitar, much respect to you sir ✌️

@adamzalewski6135

Жыл бұрын

He's not a fan of your music either 😉😂

@mr.smithgnrsmith7808

Жыл бұрын

Get your ears checked homes

@skeeta71

Жыл бұрын

Your not a fan of Joe, who are you a fan off.

@sixbladeknife44

Жыл бұрын

@@skeeta71 Loads of musicians and varied genres.

@sixbladeknife44

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 Newsflash: Everyone has different tastes…Holmes.

Hey, Joe! I'm always glad to see you. You're a fellow guitar nerd as we all are and videos with you are always pleasure to watch.

That's one sweet sounding Strat! And it looks great!

@billyclub56

Жыл бұрын

You are 1/2 right

You guys bring so much joy and good information to the guitar community. Thank you Norm & Joe!

Amazing episode! Joe and Lemmo playing and old stories from the store. Great!

Everything about Joe we love and Norm you’re freaking awesome!

Phenomenally sounding guitar in fact. Best I’ve heard on this channel. Very deep and chimney. Those are rare.

At first was bummed Joe didn't want to play more, but then Michael came in HOT! Great playing, and what a gorgeous tone.

What a treat to have Joe visit the shop and buy yet another guitar! Can't wait to hear him wind that beaut up on stage, all be it from the other side of the world on my computer screen. There's such a good vibe at the shop where well known artists just pop in unexpectedly and make a little magic for us. Got to love it! Good luck to you, Joe, on the coming year, I'm sure we'll be in for a treat. Wishing Norm and the crew all the best too and keep on doing what you do to make all your fans happy! Cheers!

Amazing Lemmo its beautiful to Hear you always.

You can say what you want about old Strats, but by 1964 they really had the manufacturing down, 1963-1966 are really some of the best ones I've come across in my trading career that goes back to the early 70's.

Hi Norm, so good to see you up and about. Always sending prayers your way. Visiting your shop is on my bucket list!!!

Joe and Lemmo in the same GOTD!! Doesn't get any better than that!! Thank you!

Of course this could have been a quiet sale, so thank you for letting us peek in. There is something satisfying and pleasurable in watching an artist like Joe purchasing a guitar that catches his attention and that he plans to take on tour. I hope it brings him creative luck. It looks like it has some songs in it.

What a unit that guitar is! There is something about those mint guards that always tickles that nostalgia bone. Since it can't be in my hands, Joe's will do! I'm glad that instrument will be seen and heard all over

Thank You Norms Rare Guitars & Joey .B , love the strat , what a great shade of green...and it has great tone...yum.

Nice to see Joe again , and of course great job by Lemmo showing off Joe new guitar 🎸

Hungry and paranoid! So cool! Thanks for sharing that one, Joe! I hope Norm keeps guitar of the day going, I enjoy it so much and Lemmo is such a good guitarist! Thank all of you so much!

A living legend. Saw him live in Charlotte and he was absolutely on fire🔥🔥🔥

What a great show today. Thanks Norm and Joe B. Dig that painted pony too

Norm and Joe are total guitar geeks (like most watching this channel) always enjoy seeing Joe on the Show! God Bless and it really is great to see Norm in good health.

Mr. Joe B. is like fine wine. He is just a beautiful soul. I love what he coaxes out of his guitars. My hearts sings when I hear what he pulls out of them. Thank you Joe. Thank you Norm. All the best = )

Joe and Norman - great combo! When Joe and Eric Gales played John Henry live- wow - so glad he gave Eric a shout! Eric has had a rough life and really came out on top!!

nice to see ya’ll happy and healthy!! God bless you’ll ☮️❤️🙏

I immediately fell in love with that green burst, I have never seen that on a Strat before and now I need one because REASONS!

Fantastic sounding strat...just exactly the tone i was hopeing it had. Lovely

hi guys joe i still love hearing you play keep rocking bro

We love you guys here in Greece too. Keep it coming!

That’s might be one of the most Strat sounding strats I’ve ever heard…. So chimey and sound amazing clean but also has a ballsy tone too. It’s in great hands with Joe, can’t wait to hear him play it on stage.

I’ve seen Joe’s guitar safari’s before. Inventory manager is an understatement 😂

The chime on that guitar is just stunning

@AndrewCapobianco2014

Жыл бұрын

the amp helps

I'm loving that strats colour.. Sounds pretty good too, especially when Joe's fingers are making the guitar sing .

Have a great '23 Norm, you deserve it. Also Joe is just the best!!! If I ever hit the lottery I want him to teach a class on how to find and buy such classic guitars!!!! Joe's is just the best. Hope to see ya on the road soon!!!! 👍🎸

I love the welcome but wish Joe would have played more. Rock on Norm and Jen !!

Great Guitar, Great Colour and a Fantastic Sound 👍 Joe Bonamassa is an Amazing Guitar Player 😱😱

God I love that edge of breakup sound, and JB has that magic touch. Give that stock boy a raise!

That's a lovely sounding Strat. I remember that Burns used to offer a very similar green sunburst on their guitars back in the 60s (I think they still might), I always liked it.

God bless Norm and Joe, these 2 icons of the guitar world are very appreciated. Joe should go back to doing his KZread videos, and giving us his best. We miss you buddy.

My brother just got back from the blues cruise, had a great time , great music , just wonderful,

I'm seeing Joe live in April and I. Can. Not. Wait. It'll be my first non metal or hiphop show!

Great video as always and great to see Joe even though I’m miss his KZread show and his presence I respect his decision

So special to see you together! 🎉 And thanks Michael for “If I Fell!” Wonderful sound!🎉 🎶🍀🌷🎶

@Stephen_Lafferty

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for naming the song! I was going over the ballads of The Beatles in my mind to think of which one it could be. Michael's rendition is lovely!

Incredible but this beauty deserves a full episode with Mike

Love 64 -65 ! The best in my eyes -ears

THIS DUDE JUST BLOWS AWAY, EVERYBODY. HE'S SUCH A GENIUS AND MONSTER PLAYER.

@uncleremus5046

Жыл бұрын

Ya he blows away Martino, Holdsworth, Montgomery, Lane, etc Gtfo you corny blues dudes are whacked. This dude just stole Eric Johnson riffs. FFS give Eric Johnson the credit not this tool!

@christopher_ecclestone

Жыл бұрын

Gotta love Lemmo

You look & sound Fantastic Norm !! So glad to see you getting back into form again & being your usual self. Joe is always a treat to watch when he shows up & you two begin to banter back & forth . I just wish that just ONCE when I come to your store he or Orianthi or someone else would be jamming on their “ Day off” & get to hang in person there . Nice share & a way cool Strat 👍👍. Thanks again from “ To The REAL Steve Miller “ as you signed in your autobiography to me 😎👍. C-ya hopefully again this year soon . Stay cool all of you at Norm’s 🤞

If I fell, so great played. Excellent.

I love this video so much and love the honestly about smoking and just having a good time. Thanks guys you really are the best out there.!

With Joe taking this Fender Strat on the road with him is classic Bonamassa. Sounds good on top of that.

Norm I'm so happy to see you looking so good, I admire you so much. greetings from Argentina ❤

Glad I stumbled on this, gotta love anything Joe B. is in, keep on rockin', Thanks Norm

Damn Lemmo is an amazing guitar player. He’s always been good but I haven’t been to this channel in a long time and he has gotten even better than before.

And of course Joe as well, Joe deserves this guitar and it's great to see norm looking well again

Ppl like and respect JB as a musician ( self included )but his love ( all the the things he stated that attracted him) to instruments like this, it’s just, I can’t explain it. Wonderful

When I was a kid a guy in my band had a Fender Musicmaster in that green sunburst. Haven't seen one since.

Really nice sounding old Strat -- Joe scored a good one!

mike has really become a machine on guitar the last two years. it's great to see him evolve. well the snippets we get to see.

@StevenCarinci

Жыл бұрын

Rather annoying bloke. I wish he would just play the guitar and stop showing off. He is not that creative. Always a disappointment when he picks up a guitar 🎸.

@opforcesabre

Жыл бұрын

@@StevenCarinci yes but you have heard of me? * Jack Sparrow

Thanks for showing your new strat Joe

Great looking and great-sounding 64 sure that Joe will have a lot of fun with that nice job Michael

@thomaspick4123

Жыл бұрын

But, the broken off term bar would drive me nuts. I would fish it out and remove it. Also, the rubber band that has rotted onto the volume knob, I would take that off and clean the knob. I keep my instruments as pristine as possible, like you would care for a Stradivarius violin.

Loved what Michael (?) was playing at the end, particularly before, then including, 'If I Fell'.

Shout out to "Ham", glad to be hearing your guitar again, it's been a long time. Loved seeing the old pix of you.

Joe is like a Hotwheels collector - you start buying re-colors of the same old "castings". 🎸

The rain is mother nature Weeping with joy And approval joe

I love the color. It sounds great too, but man that color is unique on a Strat. Beautiful guitar.

Norm looking great and how nice to see that strat getting a new life.

Imagine walking into your local guitar store and Joe is just sitting there on the couch, playing a guitar.

only time i think ive ever seen a green guitar and thought 'hey thats cool'. Enjoy it Joe!

I love this guy .The best of humankind ❤

@ralex3697

Жыл бұрын

Like and respect him very much. Very decent person

Awsome guitar story and pictures too 😍 😀 😊

So glad to see Norm back to “Norm form” 👍🏼

I love the finish on that Strat (but I love green guitars in general, so no surprise there). It looks like it has a nice neck too. J.B. is one lucky son-of-a-gun. 🙃 I also really like Lemmo's rendition of If I Fell. Nice!

Nice to see Norm. Best of health.

🔥 awesome strat.... very cool green burst 🔥

This is great! Hope you are doing well Norm! Greetings from Switzerland!

my man joe is guitar and amp addict :) love him so much!

God bless Norm and the crew!

One word. WOW!

A strat just looks cool in any colour !

Total class move for Joe B. to give props to Eric Gales. If there's a guitar player out there who definitely, 10000%, absolutely long overdue for some love and recognition, its most def Eric Gales. Without a doubt. Give that man his due ! Well done, gentlemen. 👍👍🎶🎶

Inventory manager , congrats ! and I dig green guitars and Norm’s scarf

beautiful guitar

Can't wait to see that guitar in action at the St. Augustine amphitheater in March.

My first electric Guitar was a vaguely Strat shaped Teisco Del Rey in that exact Green Sunburst color. I never thought I’d see a real Fender with it. Now all you need is a black pickuard with silver flowers on it, and Gold Foil pickups….😆👍

What a great Saturday surprise A big thanks Joe Norm Mike Looking forward to seeing Joe in Blackpool best wishes all George Blackpool UK

3 of my favorites Jen, Joe & Norm

@twomindz79

Жыл бұрын

No love for lemmo?

Love the green!

thx Lemmo for the perfect ending!

I loved that initial conversation hahaha thanks for another great show

There is something about the green burst you can tell it has been there for 50 years of course nice tone its a mid 60's strat but vibes for dayssss

I love hearing Michael Lemmo play.

I like Joe as a regular, good stuff!