I Bought Something GOOD From Norm's Rare Guitars! | Trogly's Unboxing Guitar Vlog #91

[@eduardo0796]

Ah, the perfect way to end the weekend: Trogly's unboxing.

[@rondobondo6600]

Heck yeah I agree

[@GaryKatz]

Good point. He takes us down Memory Lane… with GPS instead of a AAA map! Trog covered my first guitar 🎸… a Gibson SG Special (1962-64).It was really cool to learn things about my guitar 🎸… things I had no clue about… WAY back in the day! It played well and we got gigs, so I just shut up and played! Haha 😆 Thanks, guys… and Trog. I'm finally educated. Btw, I bought my SG from a pal…. for $125 bucks. Those were the Daze!!!

[@GaryKatz]

Oh..sorry it took me 9 months to comment. I've lost a step or two! Haha 😆

[@alexandershaer1079]

I love how casual he is about that chip on the extremely expensive guitar.

[@rondobondo6600]

Ist only money 💰 🤪 ya just really shouldn't stress about it.....

[@armandomorales3809]

Probably going to make most of it back in a partial refund.

[@adamkrutsch9272]

@@CaptainCraigKWMRZ Threads showing on the Truss Rod is much more significant than a chip when it comes to playability. The chip may be more noticeable at first glance, but a jank Truss Rod will make the upper half of a guitar worthless, completely totaling any vintage value

[@leonarddaneman810]

Yep . . . the case lid slipped and the latch slammed into the top . . . right there.

[@standinsilence]

Thats because Trogly is actually super rich.

[@sneifert1968]

A friend of mine inherited his grandfather’s mid- fifties ES-295 gold top. It has some awesome finish checking and patina on the neck and arm rest. Fabulous guitar.

[@rjanpresttun9499]

If I remember right the bridge is called the Melita Synchro-Sonic, as found on many old Gretsch guitars.

[@marcraygun6290]

You are totally right

[@davidteller7681]

Yep, and about impossible to palm mute with

[@glenkepic3208]

Yep, Melita i knew. SS, nope.

[@sidiox7857]

Wow Trogly is extra jolly today! Im not complaining..

[@CacklingAntagonist]

I don't know if you'll see this Austin but all your videos make me feel really calm :) thank you

[@tomfitzsimmons6535]

Me too.

[@saltpeter7429]

Sounds silly, but your really on to something. Perhaps I am bizzare, but I have consciously bailed out on the world's darkness lately to come hang out in Trogly land. Guitars are good and beautiful, no buts about it. Trogly, I doubt you ever read these, but if you do I am happy to Express my sincere gratitude.

[@davenorman6717]

Pete Thierson, exactly..me too ! Bailed out on the world's darkness to come hang out in Trogly land...guitars are good and beautiful....and as someone else commented, Trogly is like Kermit the frog...wholesome and good. Great place to hang out 😊

[@saltpeter7429]

@@davenorman6717 I had not made the Kermit connection,... but I dig it! Good vibes are hard to come by these days, let's stay awhile.

[@AdultsAreTalking]

It's sad whomever packed it still sent you that guitar knowing it got damaged, without saying a single word about it. Almost as if they hoped you wouldn't notice too. That was definitely not hard to miss at first glance.

[@bipbipletucha]

I'm floored by that R0. What a burst

[@carlmcdonell7866]

I’ve bought 3 guitars from Norm over the years they have always been great to deal with.

[@bpastorb]

Trogly's: for the guitar facts, detailed unboxing and inspections, interesting guitars I had no idea existed Norms: Guitars I will never be able to afford, but pretty incredible demos by Michael Lemo. These days I just watch it for the Lemmo show. I wouldn't take any information they give seriously, I mean they still push the 'tv yellow so it shows up better on tv' story.

[@thelostworlds3]

Thanks for the recommendation of a new sales rep! Mine always wants to talk me out of what I’m looking for. Gibson especially...

[@Nikells]

Does Trogly remind anyone else of Kermit the frog? I find his videos so wholesome and chilled out.

[@dustysommers7161]

Ahhhh okay that's it 😃✌️

[@Wargasm644]

Kermit the gump

[@kwacker45]

Seeing as Norm buys thousand of guitars then hides most away to artificially raise prices I doubt this happens very often ..a deal from Norm !

[@jackp8022]

I have a 2013 339 studio and it's my favourite guitar, my brother routed it out for a neck pickup and added a volume and tone pot, and it plays and sounds absolutely amazing

[@thegreybellful]

Certificates of Authenticity are a wild ride with Gibson. I bought an Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Signature ES-355 and I had to go through 3 different guitars because they kept not coming with the certificate. Maybe it was a store thing but regardless, COAs are weird

[@ViperSRT1008]

I have number 75 of the Scotty Moore Signature series guitars! I love Scotty and absolutely love the guitar!! Any chance you will do a full review and demo of it? That is how great your videos are. I own the guitar and play it when the mood strikes, but still want to see you do an episode on it!!! Keep up the good work!

[@blastofo]

Is the signature on the body under the clearcoat? And is it a real sig or silkscreened?

[@ViperSRT1008]

@@blastofo Scotty signed each of these 81 guitars by hand. He used a black paint pen. It is actually on top of the clear coat so you have to be very careful cleaning it. I have actually never wiped that area. Thankfully it isn't really in a heavily used spot.

[@user-uf4qq6gq9x]

I actually worked with the custom shop at Gibson When I had my es-295 Made for me... Certain specs I wanted As far as neck profile Pickups . They did a stellar job. Cost me over $10,000 Though..

[@SuperFurry100]

Norm in Trogly video?!?? This is like the Fonz showing up on Laverne and Shirley...

[@kdrake777]

If Norm’s can’t put a guitar in the case without chipping the the finish, I would never buy from them.

[@johnthemachine]

thats not even a chip, thats a fucking dent.

[@cardbored_]

Yeah, not a good look. Especially considering their prices.

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

Making an announcement that you're taking on new costumers is a great way of getting peoples attention without actually having to do anything at all. Like a mattress store that's been having a going out of business sale for the past 5 years.

[@thomassawicki2065]

Trogly, My Les Paul Standard 50's AAAtop from Sweetwater also looked less stunning in the Sweetwater online photos. When it came, I was amazed at how flamed the top is. And the movement is mesmerizing.

[@Chaddilaculus]

I’d be willing to bet that the increased frequency of guitars being shipped out because of Covid has more to do with the increased care towards packing than the unboxing videos, but I’m certain the videos have had an impact as well!

[@stevenedwards4470]

Artists would be better off signing pick guards and back plates.

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

Yeah but then you run this risk of people just putting those on standard issues and onselling them

[@glenkepic3208]

Years ago (late '80s) a female friend of family won a GC sponsered radio contest. Prize, a black Ibanez 'super strat' (HSS) in black signed by Joe Satriani. She and her boy friend bring it by for me to check out. Signed on the back, fairly large script in metallic pink. Pretty sweet. Plug it in and the bridge pick up didn't work. She lets GC know and they not only fixed the switch but gave the back a clear coat to save the signature. Right thing to do.

[@stevenedwards4470]

@@glenkepic3208 That's a cool story. That's not exactly why i said that. Look at the one in the video. That's a nice guitar. Pricey. I would not buy that guitar just to case it or hang it on the wall. So the rub off is an issue always. But look how he signed it. 😆 The placement is so random. Its not even going in a direction that makes sense. That signature would devalue that guitar in my eyes and I'm old enough to respect Scotty Moore. It's better on something removable.

[@memorylane7068]

Melita Bridge. Used on some Gretch guitars since the '50's.

[@largecoke4087]

A little tip for the good folks out there. Les paul reissue's get a darker burst to cover less than impressive areas or tops ..ie they apply lighter colors with more striking tops. It's worth knowing that if you're going to pay over 6k..which you shouldn't anyway.. Save money and buy a second hand in top condition..

[@Greg-vd5om]

Trogly's in the HOUSE!!!

[@tippytailmckitty2658]

Nate is my new sales engineer at Sweetwater.com. I emailed Sweetwater to make sure your link worked and the channel got credit for my sale and Nate took over the account.

[@shfla7293]

Fender released a new signature tele! It’s a Japanese guitarist’s signature tele this time. His name is Miyavi! His slapping skills are insane! Hope I see that tele in a unboxing vid, also, kinda wanna see some harley benton guitars!

[@tomfitzsimmons6535]

One of the best unboxing episodes ever. It'll be interesting to find out how Normans handles that chip. Thanks again, Austin!

[@davehopping7212]

Might be a little work and a few bux to get that chip squared away, but it's a reissue so it's not like anyone's restomodding a classic. A 295 is a bit out of my league right now, but I remember seeing a few back in the day. Loved'em, and still do! Especially w/ a B-6 Bigsby.

[@stianjohnsen8622]

Open case with a guitar worth thousands of dollars and his first reaction when he opens the case is *I got a T-shirt sweet* Legendary.

[@SteveOuimette]

Wow, that 295! I recently saw a video with Bryan Adams doing "Cuts Like A Knife" with a vintage 295 and man did THAT sound amazing!

[@Frunkyduerunky]

Quick question what is the most satisfying way to unbox a guitar cuz later this upcoming week im gonna get my first one and I need some pointers on what is the most pleasurable way to have the experience btw love the videos

[@rondobondo6600]

Oah yeah

[@seanhershey3390]

He has a pretty good price on a few Rics. Did they take a few hundred off because of the ding?

[@blood_red_sinnamon_official]

Good ol nate he's my Sweetwater engineer

[@Tim8tei]

So why do you have a Sweetwater rep, do you buy that often? I don't understand why. You go online, look around, click on a guitar, add to cart/order/pay and it gets shipped to you. Why are they needed? To answer the phone when someone asks for a thick sounding guitar? Come on, it's 2020, everyone can look online or visit a store (in non-pandemic times) and test a guitar out. Or does he have to call people and ask them ''hey bro, I know you're looking for a TV Yellow special with P90s, we just got one in''? Doesn't a wishlist/tracker/... work like this?

[@blood_red_sinnamon_official]

@@Tim8tei everyone gets their own Sweetwater sells rep. I rarely ask him questions tho. But when i do he's very helpful.

[@unclefoiley819]

Ouch! That chip! But the 295 is one I've always drooled over.

[@Chrispy_tV]

I had to pack a 1910s Gibson mandolin at the shop the other day and I for sure thought about this series and gave everything a shake test before sending it out lolololol.

[@allisonholmesmusic97]

Cool. Checked KZbin no Trogly. Went out for a smoke come back inside and there’s tonight’s video

[@0826man]

You should have Lemmo demo your guitar reviews

[@kevinberg84]

Between the COA and the chip, I'm hesitant to ever buy anything from Norm's Rare Guitars!

[@sccottheaston9902]

get a clue dude!!!!

[@carpal08]

idk man that chip is a pretty good patina normally would cost an extra 1k to have gibson make that hmm

[@shaunw9270]

Well they are sending on the COA , but I would be annoyed at the undisclosed chip for sure.

[@shaunw9270]

@@sccottheaston9902 Remind me never to buy a guitar from you. Your attitude sucks.

[@sccottheaston9902]

@@shaunw9270 are you for real you apparently dont know a thing about Norms Rare Guitars? they will take care of this in a heartbeat do your research please!!!!

[@Bliggick]

How about some Guild? Have you seen their product line lately? An American company with a rich history and played by famous pros.

[@jeofgeorge3663]

Never clicked faster on a notification at 2am.

[@tonydrozdjek]

Scotty More with a Gibson 295 - hey that the combo that started it all back in 1955 - Nice guitar

[@julosx]

Wwhen I think about the ES-295, I think more about Geordie (Killing Joke) or Black Francis from the Pixies (his was a '93 reissue with P-100 pickups and a Bigsby).

[@charlesbranch4120]

Great, Nate's my Sweetwater guy, too! ... Gibson's 60th Anniversary medallion could reappear in the future on reissues of 1961, 1962, 1963...

[@fnersch3367]

Amusing. I live within walking distance of Norm's!

[@matthewf1979]

That ES-295 is fantastic! So is the R0, holy crap! Awesome! Getting a Sweetwater sponsorship of any kind is great, Austin! I think sponsorships should be similar to the content.

[@sircampbelltenson7297]

I have to say, I do prefer the Epiphone Dot (335) Studio. Its a custom shop with twin Epiphone Open-Probuckers (those two points may just be for the limited edition, but the normal still has twin humbuckers), it has the same Grover tuners and finally,it actually has f-holes. Oh and of course it was around £250.

[@john564holloway]

So disappointed in NRG. NOT KOOL for NOT double checking to be sure the CoA is in the case. Austin takes it so well.

[@brandonmitchell1056]

Nate was the sales engineer when I bought a guitar in 2017 lol

[@falcongunner33]

I watch Norm’s KZbin channel a lot and enjoy their videos but I’ve always told myself I’d probably never buy from them. The prices are usually well over top dollar and after seeing the lack of disclosure on this one, I’m even more put off. But hey they have their boutique market and if it works for them, more power to em.

[@IamSkullrules]

that's why it was covered with the T-Shirt

[@jaimelee817]

You should do a video on showing us your personal or never gonna sell collection

[@saltpeter7429]

I agree. I wonder what makes Trogly's "just not gonna let it go" list. He says he loves spotlights? A wierd but likeable fella.

[@Jordan-rb28]

Every video: "there wasn't a whole bunch of photos so I really took a big risk but I like it!"

[@johnhenfrey5936]

When you mentioned Norman’s Rare Guitars, I thought you had bought the Dickey Betts signature Les Paul. Never mind the guitar selection was good.

[@rikkr1307]

Trog, you're quite a humble fellow. Rather refreshing quality to see on here. Keep up the awesome work you guitar hero you. 👍

[@joshuataft5541]

Wow that gold hollow body is georgiose

[@soleneisconbi7302]

Erm.. that’s one way to spell it.

[@joshuataft5541]

@@CaptainCraigKWMRZ lol I thought it didn't look Right ..good call

[@Wargasm644]

It’s a new word: grandiose , George and gorgeous = georgiose

[@joshuataft5541]

@@Wargasm644 why do u nerds care about grammar so much .its hard to type on a phone somtimes.its not a huge deal..

[@Wargasm644]

@@joshuataft5541 I’m not trying to dog you. Just thought it was a fun way of sticking up for you by being creative. But if I had to answer your question, I would say that there’s no excuse for misspellings. As all modern handheld devices have predictive text and auto-correct. The fact that someone may not be good at grammar is one thing. But just being lazy is a reason to get ridiculed. Have a nice day👊🏻

[@MisterValaravaus]

Would be cool to see you unbox/review some vintage Ibanez PS10 or Iceman :-)

[@gotdangelectric5599]

Do a 78 iceman please!

[@Mattyt562]

I have that same 335 model!! I love it, same color blue and everything. It’s one of my go-to’s

[@claudehopper9813]

Nobody beats Norman on a deal ; he's been at it a long time . He has an eye for buying quality and knows the market ; a great guy always a deals fairly .

[@steveeckert8396]

So if Trogly cuts sellers prices 35-40% does that mean we can do the same to his Reverb listings??? Asking for a friend.

[@acdclexu6296]

lol your sweetwater guy has a swiss name. greetings from switzerland

[@kevinberg84]

Welcome back, chocolate ice!

[@jamesbutterson5218]

THAT black and blue ibanez was sweet! My favorite 🎸💚👌💨. 🖕 Eight months later how you like me now!!!"

[@glenkepic3208]

Loved the 'Paul. Almost a TSB fade ala Ronnie Montrose.

[@AltGrendel]

I always enjoy the unboxing/boxing episodes. Keep ‘em coming.

[@rondobondo6600]

Omgosh that is absolutely amazing guitar

[@garthkolbeck8674]

Norms stock room is like guitar heaven!

[@ibisrox1]

I owned #0 0143 for a day or two but traded it for a lemon orange 0 0143 is still available in canada bourbon fade is gorgeous too

[@cardbored_]

Glad to hear Norms took care of you!

[@RickMichaelis63]

Hey if Nate Burkhardt is busy @ Sweetwater try Nick Graham. I’ve been dealing with Nick for about five years now!

[@asynk8728]

Hello Trogly ! Thanks for the update on the JEM !

[@stlbassist]

That’s a nice axe signed by a legend! It’s strange I saw this on KZbin as I was checking out Keeley’s Memphis Sun pedal. These two things would go great together.

[@stephenwhite7931]

Have you ever saw a DJ Ashba Les Paul? Haven't seen any detailed reviews of that one anywhere

[@avi_s0ncin0]

The collaboration I was hoping for!!! Love Troglys and Norms’!!!

[@joaquinshook3306]

Are you going to review the epiphone R9 being made with the GCS

[@dougreed9843]

That ES295 is beautiful, man that 66 LS reissue is outstanding gorgeous wow, fraid to ask ya!!!

[@jasonmyers3847]

That midnight blue 335 is beautiful!

[@gazzy_burns]

I have a feeling 'engineer' is a bit of a stretch...

[@wingerfan1]

There should not be any weight time on the blue floral print guitars. Guitar center seems to have plenty of them.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

As I commented from another channel on another video where you demonstrated that Telecaster, I would get one if it didn’t include the vibrato arm and if the buckers were replaced with P90s, as well as the coil splitting replaced with phase cancellation w/ the same push-pull options. (I think I had the same to say about a custom order Les Paul in another video.

[@lunastrat]

The 335 Studio, you can find video of Trent Reznor on stage with these guitars.

[@justanish4491]

Welcome back Troglydikes

[@phillipb9328]

Thats soo crazy. I have the same Gibson es335 studio in the same color and the SAME epiphone case! The dude i got it from said he got it from guitar center. I modded mine and had a pickup put in the neck . I recommend doing that to anybody buying the guitar. How much are you going to sell it for ?

[@jacobandmore3915]

2:20 Samurai guitarist’s dream guitar!

[@joshholton4712]

This channel breaks my heart because I know I will never afford any of these. But... I can't stop watching. Keep making great content with beautiful guitars, and I'll keep watching!

[@Tehdurkniht]

Samurai Guitarist would be drooling over that 295

[@jamesmanhart1867]

That 295 looks just like the one in the Brooks and Dunn video There Aint Nothing About You. Killer Guitar if you ask me.

[@papyslapet1]

Do you know you can play some music with these kind of things! They can make sound ! I'm not killing!

[@dustysommers7161]

Yeah I've seen it done on that TV show and I bet they sound good 😊

[@JH-yk5se]

I swear this dude plays legos when he turns the cam off.

[@timothyplonk4266]

I love this guitar. I played one and it's by far my favorite semi hollow body ever.

[@277southtombob]

It’s strange seeing a Melita bridge on a Gibson. I’ve always loved Gretsch guitars and they’re pretty common on high end Gretschs from the 50’s but I didn’t know Gibson ever used them. Maybe just Scotty Moore put on on his.

[@rocknrollguitar]

Wow! I actually gasped at the 295! Wooooow

[@ResidentRob]

I met Norm a few years ago in Tacoma. He comes up to Guitar Maniacs once in a while, I was standing next to him trying to figure out where I knew him from

[@sgtofhell8492]

The 60th anniversary Les Paul kind of looks like the 1960 Dutchburst Les Paul, looks fantastic!

[@presmasterflash7555]

I use your packing methods on all my online sales and I’ve never had any shipping damages... and I use UPS!

[@shaunw9270]

Love that ES-295 ,just a shame it's damaged . The Historic '60 LP is beyond gorgeous !

[@monchlaxsantos4062]

Hahaha thats awesome nates been my sal engineer for a while great working with him

[@ShadowhandofDune]

Whew! That was close, video was halfway over and I thought we were going to go a whole episode without him saying anything about Gibson silverbursts.

[@MiSambra]

6:47 I couldn't tell if that was an upset gasp from noticing a problem or a happy one lol.

[@peterfroloff]

Sup Austin, hope you read this comment