Guitar of the Day: Taylor 912CE Acoustic Electric | Norman's Rare Guitars

[@schalksteyn9594]

You are one of the very best guitarists in the world. Blessings from South Africa, Kruger National Park.

[@RomeKim]

What's the first song you played? Is it your own arrangement? Sounds gorgeous on Taylor!

[@alexcorona]

It sounds like his own, but drawing influence from CCR.

[@Rambergwest]

You do a great job of finding the music in every instrument. They are as individual as people and yet you never force a song on an instrument that doesn’t want it. Truly a gift my friend

[@Kevhab71]

I always fast forward to the playing. Love It!

[@carlito7863]

The tuning is : DADADE the low E string down to D and the G string up to A and the B string up to D. I just learn to play this song it's very easy but so cool I love it!

[@MrLaerian]

What's the song ? Is it his own arrangment ?

[@carlito7863]

@@MrLaerian I don t know but I think yes. 😊

[@MrLaerian]

@@carlito7863 don't really see what chord he's playing for the first song. It string 6 and 5 on same fret, an pinkie finger on string 4 , 3/4 fret down ?

[@carlito7863]

@@646oleg no try it

[@646oleg]

@@carlito7863 okay I will try it. Thanks

[@guppybill]

Killer demo, Mr. Lemmo! One of my favorites so far.

[@w13rdguy]

Thanks, D'addario, for ad sponsoring this great guitar video!!!

[@JuaniVazquezMusic]

Lemmo plays better everyday. A pleasure to listen to him

[@gregorygetable]

Beautiful playing. Beautiful guitar. Thanks for demo, yet again...like getting free concert and viewing instruments that are amazing

[@Flyingnono]

Thank you mike for shining in the dark when everything goes wrong

[@joemack1884]

I love my Taylor, I have the 414-ce-r and it is just a great sounding guitar. Good job Mike and Jen!

[@chebrneck]

She's purdy. I have a 2010 610ce natural/amber and It's beautiful and sounds amazing. Taylor has made many great guitars.

[@claytoole1986]

The playing is insane 🤯

[@edgargonzalez110]

6:45 mind blown 🤯!!!!! Great playing bro not a bad note in there !

[@mrkkitson]

Taylor's are awesome. Michael is too! Great playing!!

[@ChiknEatnBaptist]

It sounds amazing plugged in. Wow, the pickup system sounds great.

[@ajohnson5342]

Such beautiful playing Michael. I don’t know guessing Dave Matthews band?

[@TheBiggerDavo]

Dave chords

[@tonym2513]

I own that model in sunburst finish. Incredible guitar.

[@MikeGuy993]

Damn does Michael play well! There just aren’t many that can play like that

[@matt_freund]

It‘s always a pleasure to listen the tunes michael plays! I‘ve been watching and listening those videos and tunes since i stumbled over a video he was doing at norma a couple of years ago! Since had the pleasure to talk a couple of words after a gig and he even gave me one of his normans rare guitars pics! Such an amazing and humble artist! Much love from switzerland!

[@rolflama1652]

Yeah what tuning you using? Tried to emulate first song? I cant lol

[@alexcorona]

I found a Taylor Grand National case at a local goodwill, I was SO excited until I opened it up and no guitar. But still got the case for $10 and it was brand new. Luckily it fit my Les Paul perfectly.

[@CNFir-fs6zs]

Nice playing They call it Mellow Lemmo. That's right Slip. What's the amp and settings? Single notes? Chords and fingerpicking sound good. Stay cool

[@stevec.1802]

Very articulate, dynamic, and responsive. 🎧

[@yokomalight2393]

Great played!👊🙏💕💖🦋🎼

[@brunozilbovicius9408]

Great to see him smiling!

[@sebastiannuary]

So great 🔥🔥

[@litemetal]

Sold !

[@peterciulla3775]

Great guitar.. and really awesome playing.. sorry I’m gonna steal them riffs!!! Or at least try😅

[@josh_7569]

That song is legit, bro

[@evamalmberg]

Very nice music. Thanks! Love from Sweden 💕🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@localguy8]

Firstly I thought it was a call to prayers luckily you said it was a vacuum. Then I was trying to find out which amp you gonna use???? I do like bevels it does make your arms feel not cut off . Nice playing Lemmo .👍🏻☮️❤️🌹🖖

[@edgargonzalez110]

I am convinced this guy can make any guitar sound great !

[@derys8706]

How beautifull playing bro🤩

[@3684541]

Really pretty song

[@cdbrown30]

Does lemmo have Venmo? Somebody want to cover that ticket?!?

[@Nov95]

That was breathtaking bro 😎 Amazing playing

[@rvnlvr0599]

You have more talent in one hand than 99% of the people on the radio

[@garychambers280]

When Lemmo makes that face you know its about to get real up in here! Beautiful stuff....

[@Nov95]

The real deal 💥

[@JustinTabor24]

I feel as the though the acoustic pickup system on taylor's is one of the best out there

[@calumsherwood8323]

Ive played guitar for 20 years and still have absolutely no idea how lemmo plays parts of that second song

[@Smagledorf]

Taylor is that brand that just needs to be up there with Martin and Gibson! Great guitars with such great builds! However! Gotta do a Maton!

[@tonym2513]

Taylor is easily as good as Martin or Gibson, imo. Matons are sweet. I want a mini.

[@daviddakin6529]

Phenomenal playing

[@ravenheart1439]

Hes got all the nobs at 0..put em at 12 o'clock it really shines, dont go past 12 o'clock on mine, but the expression system really brings it all out like a piano...

[@markstaggs7342]

Man Taylor is my favorite guitars of all acoustics I own seven High end Taylor's. I also have Martin guitars but I am more into the Taylor's.

[@tps.fishing]

where can i learn this song? it's so goooood

[@davidefland1985]

Very nice !

[@lordjs9726]

Very cool guitar. Taylor 900 series is great.

[@larrypower8659]

The sound hole on the guitar is huge. Anyone know how the reason behind that?

[@Guardducks]

Nice sounding guitar.

[@ZAXNWOG]

Hey Michael what was your fav between the 912ce and the 2022 Gibson Hummingbird?

[@theghosttourmusic7156]

Just chiming in since I have both. They are just so different it’s hard to compare. The 912CE brings out a very rhythmic style of playing. All of the beveled curves make it very immersive. Good for recording because it’s high/mids/lows are really balanced. It’s gorgeous but feels like something is missing because it’s kind of quiet and lacks low end. The Hummingbird has such a nice resonance and you can really feel the vibrations in your hands and body so it brings out a fuller style of writing and playing. You can’t lose if you’re trying to decide between the two but I’d lean Gibson if forced to make a choice.

[@ZAXNWOG]

@@theghosttourmusic7156 Goom chime in. My Gidson came in last Saturday and its gorgeous.

[@zBlizzaard]

Whats the first song he plays?

[@05645ci]

mad skills, Lemmo; gorgeous guitar, love my 810, Taylor's are glossy & bright, and the electronics are second to none off the shelf

[@JasonsBasementBand]

Taylor’s have the best acoustic guitar sound in my opinion. Great video! 🙏🏻

[@waybackplayback1347]

Nothing sounds as good as a Martin. A good Guild is in 2nd place. Gibson is a distant 3rd, followed by everything else. I have an Alvarez that sounds better than any Gibson.

[@JasonsBasementBand]

@@waybackplayback1347 martins are sick! My friend has one of those. I forgot the exact one he has, but it’s very unique. I love Taylor’s and ovations. They have such strong feels and sounds to em. I will own a Martin one day. I already have 7 guitars at the moment lol

[@scottwatelet5769]

Describe how the guitar was tuned, loved his playing

[@scottwatelet5769]

Just read the comments on the tuning!

[@scottwatelet5769]

Got the tuning

[@darlenemcmillan5802]

Absolute forest killer........one sharp axe.

[@eljoel89]

Got any Alvarez Yairi guitars to demo?

[@jongrant19]

Great playing

[@fbr4056]

Sounds way better unplugged. The electronics completely burn out its acoustic properties…or may be you just gotta tweak the eq a bit because it sounded a bit harsh.

[@JJblevins]

That second song was the best bipolar song of beauty

[@michaellaverty1844]

The guitar looks so little on Lemmo. Great playing as usual.

[@jakeneuman8122]

Lol he’s a big dude! I met him a few years ago. Sweet guy and super down to earth!

[@VASHHERNANDEZ]

Be nice if they responded to comments

[@waybackplayback1347]

Check out Gabriella Quevedo's channel. She makes a Taylor sound better than anyone.

[@journeywithstu7199]

C’mon Norm! How about some parking for the employees?

[@707king]

Michael played that second piece and his left hand looks like someone pretending like they know how to play.. except the music coming out is phenomenal hahaha

[@blackwhite2268]

Guitar impian saya terlalu mahal harganya😢

[@boss123400]

Dang it Norm, I got this notification while trying to watch Earwax and Butt Hair, What Makes Humans Superior...Come On Man!

[@waybackplayback1347]

Didn't they teach you not to get high on your own supply?😂

[@Check-it-out]

Wow… A one chord song…

[@derael61]

Can I have it?

[@startreker8591]

Small sound for a fancy price f lol

[@Therapyxx]

I really love Taylor guitars, but why do ES2 System is sooooooooooooooo bad to my ears? Really worst electronic I've ever heard on any expensive guitar. First thing I would do - is replacing it.

[@glenkepic3208]

Never liked Taylors,,,,sorta like Kyser Capos or what ever. Heck, they were prob used together a zillion times. ok, joking rant is over. Mana vid should have been FlatTop Fridays edition. I couldn't make it thru the first verse it hit so hard.

[@artbylarry]

yuk .... the guitar not Lemmo

[@jimmarzo305]

To me, FTF is getting annoying. Lemmo seems more concerned with showing off his chops than showcasing an acoustic instrument. Please, when shpwcasing an acoustic, 1. fingerpick and flatpick, 2. play familiar songs we can recognize . Rest of the week, do whatever you want with electrics.

[@jessegonzales7796]

You don’t have to play familiar songs to know/recognise a good acoustic guitar.

[@jimmarzo305]

@@jessegonzales7796 that's true, but I think it helps. Is the purpose of the videos to showcase guitars for sale, or Lemmo's chops? Go back and look at Mark's FTF videos and more recently, Todd's. Both of them showed some very fine skill but made the guitar the star, imho. I know by many of the comments here many don't share my view, but I don't care, it's my opinion as a lover of acoustic instruments.

[@kevinsac3952]

I don't care if he plays familiar songs, but an acoustic demo should also include open chords and finger picking.

[@KL-ps6pp]

@@kevinsac3952 Agree!

[@Yorkie285]

714ce is much better..