Guitar of the Day: 1928 Gibson L-5 Block Inlays | Norman's Rare Guitars

[@jonathanstout6618]

Getting name dropped in a Norm's video. Wow, what an honor. That made my day. Miss you all at the shop!

[@jimbonacum8917]

Hi Jonathan, I immediately thought of you when I saw that it was an L-5. I wonder if Norm was hoping you would be interested. I sure am but I expect it is a little rich for my blood.

[@jonathanstout6618]

@@jimbonacum8917 Well, he already sold me one block-neck 16" L-5, so I'm hoping he wasn't expecting me to buy another already! Ha!

[@TheWashboardResonators]

🎯🎯🎯

[@dominikprauseguitar]

Sweet - a beautiful sound from a 92 year old Guitar.

[@exchgr]

you know when norm shows up, it’ll be a real special guitar

[@martinandersson5833]

What a stunning guitar! It projects really well. Great playing Michael👏

[@coachdewalls9355]

Very clear, robust sound. It's amazing how well some of these instruments age!

[@ardiris2715]

One of these days, Lemmo will floor all of us and bust out some acoustic reggae.

[@jimbonacum8917]

The greatest practitioner of big band rhythm guitar was the late great Freddie Green. He spent most of his career keeping time for Count Basie's band. He once said that the only people that should notice what he was doing would be other guitar players in the audience. He also said he was like the vanilla in the cake in that you don't taste the vanilla if they put it in but you sure can taste if they forget. By that he meant that you shouldn't notice him unless he stopped playing in which case the whole 4 to the bar rhythm pulse would fall apart. It is a real art form that is largely forgotten these days. Jonathan Stout is an excellent practitioner of the art. If you don't know him check him out..

[@scottyvalero3691]

I love these 16 inch bodied arch tops. I have a Gretsch New Yorker myself. When you hit these guitars hard, it’s almost like they overdrive in and of themselves. Very dynamic instruments. Love them to death.

[@TheRockyhockey007]

yes a very cool guitar , I luv that old f hole sound , that rich smooth bottom end and a crisp bright higher register , it just has that classic 20's 30's jazzy big band sound , again Michael demonstrates his diversity and creativity with all genres of guitar , just amazing to watch and listen to , thanks guys.

[@kjgas6945]

Beautiful guitar

[@musicblogger87]

Michael, you are truly gifted.

[@mstringer90]

such an amazing guitar, I wish they would make these again

[@TheTrollMastah]

My dream acoustic guitar

[@TheTrollMastah]

I have a 1931 L3 but I’ve always wanted a 16” L5 like that

[@pierheadjump]

Thanks Norm, Mike, Jen. ⚓️

[@markmcdonnell]

Smashed it today ♥️

[@cowtippingrocks]

That old guitar has such a unique sound.

[@Brannington]

The jazzy bit near the end was a real barn burner, Michael!

[@Brannington]

omg the klezmer rhythm later on is genius lmfao

[@bradleeclegg9988]

That is SNAPPY! There's a percussive sound from the archtops that you just can't get from a flat top. Nice guitar, nice playing.

[@12Radius]

Cool playing!

[@theknightsofawesomeness2701]

Keep the Gibsons coming Mike.

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

IN TIME MIKE WILL LEARN WHILE NORM FORGETS ALL THE TIME JEN LEARNS & REMEMBERS WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BOX HERE USE HEADPHONES TO HEAR THE GREAT TONE AND PROJECTION OF THIS FINE OLD GUITAR HERE CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

[@Smagledorf]

Such a beaut of a guitar! Awesome playing Lemmo! However! Gotta do a Maton!

[@greggdavenport20]

Nice sounding 28 Gibson, great playing there Lemmo 👌 👍 👏 😀

[@clydemercurio582]

Classic but so cool!!!

[@guitarmaniax]

Eddie Lang had two L-5s, picked out at the Gibson factory, tried out and selected in the bare wood before the finishes were applied. One had the dot fingerboard, the other had the block inlays. He used the dot neck for most of the recording and kept the block inlay one for premier performances (see the film “The King Of Jazz”). Mother Maybelle Carter got her L-5 at around the same time. Remarkable how the same style guitar became the prime instrument for both the jazz and country music fields. Michael you should study Eddie Lang’s work a little more. I’ll loan you the recordings if you want. Best from Petey

[@RRStout]

Wow! So cool! An acoustic guitar in the middle of the week !!! Maybe y'all could schedule a second acoustic day every week. In addition to Flat Top Friday, you could also have Wooden Music Wednesday ??????

[@evanlandman6618]

Michael needs to learn April Kisses or Picking the Guitar or Whispering or something appropriate for when he demos this style of guitar!

[@donaldholman9070]

Norm..the man!

[@chikenwing2508]

That was beautiful

[@timskiff9422]

Master at his trade!

[@TorToroPorco]

Just the sort of guitar you’d picture some jazz guy would play in a small Paris cafe.

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

TorToroPorco JASS GUITARIST

[@TorToroPorco]

@@ULOVEKYLE Playing something like the tune from this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hovIiKNneZ2Aorc

[@miguelescalera626]

That is a beautiful guitar 🥰

[@kevinshea4776]

Maybelle Carter, Les Paul has 1928 L-5. These sold $275 back in 1928! That is a lot of cash back then! I think block inlay started in '29? not sure, but I prefer the look of a dot inlay for that model! Man what I would give to back in NYC back in 1980 to buy a 1928 L-5!

[@Markkxs]

Man i still don’t know how you are that good

[@robertjohnson1681]

Wow, that's a beauty alright!

[@zankyalbo2208]

According to a few articles that I've read ... Groucho Marx had two of these ... One at his home and one at the movie studio, so they couldn't be damaged in day to day transport. 'Lydia, the Tattooed Lady".

[@terryskillin1720]

I went straight for my headphones! Thinking the same thing Carlos

[@aaron815]

whats the second song played?

[@HaydenJack01]

^^ please! they always play songs i would love to learn but never say what they are. Much love normans

[@randyfrieberg1706]

Amazing .... Sounds like some Beethoven for a min .... Ur style of play insipres me everyday .... Thnx again so glad I found this channel .. Show ... Whatever u know what I mean .. Lol

[@Richhhi]

Thankyou for mentioning Eddie Lang. Eddie also played an L7.

[@michaelgonzalez7304]

Same year as Mother Maybelle Carter's L 5 that is at the Country Music Hall Of Fame. PS: Her '28 L 5 has dot inlays and a custom trussrod cover with her name on it.

[@carlobronold5407]

PLEASE HELP does anybody know the name of the song at 7:52 ?

[@guppybill]

I'd be petrified that I'd break it. And noice demo, Mr. Lemmo!

[@Lilskrimpa]

Mello lemmo ✌

[@jeffrey3498]

Lemmo bringing home the bacon 🥓😎👌

[@MikenMpls]

You tell him Norm!

[@davidcampbell4174]

Thing sounds like it is amplified. Great guitar and demo.

[@georgechapogas1054]

Sweet precise guitar. Where is Carlos?

[@robertfair1770]

Sexy guitar.. Love the sunburst on the older Gibsons..

[@tomk1tl39]

This kid is 'freaking amazing' . . .

[@johnathonkelp3587]

You know, i think the ren and stimpy theme song would have been a great demo for this guitar.

[@jacobandmore3915]

Michael, since Mark Agnesi did it, you should do a video that is your guitar collection

[@musicblogger87]

Maybe he can show off his leather jacket collection?

[@pwayne3580]

How much Norm?

[@neilgendzwill3260]

Not on the website but they have a ‘34 L5 for $33K.

[@65dougk]

We all know you film the demo before the store room bit.

[@evinha38]

Song?

[@bikeluversusie2522]

My dad was playing at 12 and that would have been in 28. Wonder if it was a Gibson back then.

[@stevenphilpott1493]

Lemmo should listen to and learn from Django Reinhart

[@turdoirishman]

Yeah and some Django Reinhardt too😁

[@jimbonacum8917]

that is good advice for every guitar player.

[@vernonhoover1387]

Nice old 16" l5

[@tchernishev]

Naturally, a tourist by the fire. And the stick is suitable.

[@jamisonsmith9141]

Didn’t mother maybelle play one

[@Trombonology]

She did indeed. Her L-5 was a 1930, with dot inlays.

[@jamisonsmith9141]

@@Trombonology I will twine with my mingles and raven black hair

[@tinman8518]

I was hoping he'd play "The Charleston" LOL

[@jonnybeck6723]

Norm, you wuz just a gleam in your father's eye back in '28

[@EVC-hr7oi]

That's the guitar Jerry Cantrell plays on Your Decision

[@2002kid]

This guitar is older than my grandpa

[@waybackplayback1347]

And a year younger than my mother in law! She still lives by herself too.

[@camwinston5248]

Wake up lil' Susie !

[@derael61]

can I have it?

[@geromelegnome5446]

FIRST!!!

[@larsglorvigen2460]

u beat me to it! congrats!

[@geromelegnome5446]

Cheers bud, that's the second time I've made it. Hope every person out there is keeping well. My big bro has just been diagnosed with the "big C" and we are currently waiting on the plan of action. He is only 51. And a really great guy. Thanks for the great content from you guys. It's all love!!! Stay positive!!!

[@larsglorvigen2460]

@@geromelegnome5446 yeah man, wish your brother good luck from me!

[@geromelegnome5446]

@@larsglorvigen2460 gentleman!!! Thanks bud!!!

[@musicblogger87]

@@geromelegnome5446 I am so sorry for you my friend.. I pray that your brother receives a FULL healing.. In Jesus Holy Name I pray... AMEN

[@buckfaststradler4629]

Maybe it's the mike but it doesn't sound particularly special to me !

[@davidemura4444]

I might have to change my pants. This is sexual.

[@mos6507]

I'm sure if this sells it could pay off the US national debt.

[@billsmith5042]

What's wrong with Godzilla t shirts....... :............NOTHING!!!!!

[@donaldholman9070]

Norm does not...ummm

[@georgeduhon5026]

Ummmmm. The music Lemmo was playing reminds me of skeletons dancing in the dark 💀

[@jonnybeck6723]

Hey now... say it don't spray it there masked ones...

[@TheTrollMastah]

How does that clown work at a guitar store and not know everything about archtops? By age 18 I knew everything about Archtops lol like come on

[@waybackplayback1347]

Guys, we all know that you do the playing first. Save yourself some time and effort and just incorporate that into your videos. Unless you are working on your acting skills...😊

[@mcmdrpiffle447]

Badly cracked, past it's prime guitar. Norman shows up to hark the unique attributes of this particular one. Michael isn't really having it, but is browbeat by his boss into declaring it the next greatest thing since sliced bread. Subtle Norm 'cracks' towards Michael about his worth there at Norm's... Sad.

[@sebastiantraxler5550]

shuddup sherlock

[@ChrisV_313]

Norm shows up to talk about it... because he likes it, and because it's over NINETY years old. This is in superb condition for its age. Why are you conjuring up these negative stories? Norm is a nice guy and he knows Michael is a stellar player and presenter. If Lemmo wasn't cutting it, he wouldn't be on here every single day advertising for the store. I'm sure Norm has hundreds of eager guitar players knocking his door down trying to take Lemmo's job.

[@waybackplayback1347]

@@ChrisV_313 Ignore him. He's running a one-man 3-legged race, if you know what I mean...

[@mcmdrpiffle447]

@@ChrisV_313 Because they are asking $25,000 for it? Hype.

[@MrCaptpike]

bring Mark back!!!!

[@flo-bezee9547]

Ok.. your not sick. Jens not sick. Mike's not sick.. well... Mike is sick. But different. Anyway..... Why are you guys wearing masks?

[@3cardmonty602]

That thing sounds horrible

[@zankyalbo2208]

Step away from the half-stack and listen to some late twenties records.