Guitar of the Day: 1957 Gibson J-45 Sunburst | Norman's Rare Guitars

[@brycejamesfilm5]

You said everyone needed on of these... in immediately started liking for one and about a week later (today..) I bought a 68’ J 45...

[@mikeymojo8299]

#FlatTopFriday #1957GibsonJ45 🇺🇸 1)Country Roads take me home/John Denver 2)Jack & Dianne/Johnny Cougar Mellancamp sweet barreling cannon burst, the road to 300k. Tell Norm I’ll take the ‘60 burst 🔥

[@jhendricks02]

Haven’t seen ya in a while mike, you doing alright?

[@MasonTheDad]

As a former West Virginian, thanks for playing Country Roads on this beautiful guitar.

[@Chillituber]

Everything they built that year was awsome... including me!

[@vernonhoover1387]

Diggin the ol 45.excellent FF!57,two years older than me,nice!

[@jackorion7157]

1. Country roads take me home - John Denver 2. Jack and Diane - John Mellencamp

[@leebrunk4390]

What a gorgeous tone out of that J45, it deserved all that loving.

[@StringShredder05]

Mark and Jen are the vibiest in Vibetown 🙋‍♂️🎸

[@haroldyeager6124]

J-45 is my all time favorite guitar. My Dad bought a J-45 brand new in 1962. It’s the guitar I learned to play on. It’s been my best friend from my teenage years to present day. Whenever I looked at guitars I was always disappointed because nothing gave me that booming sound I had become accustomed to. That J-45 spoiled me. I quit trying to find that sound in other guitars. I still have this Old Workhorse today along with a few others for their own distinctive tones.

[@GabrieleSantoro]

Love the tone of the J-45, and Mark is playing it the right way: hard. It gives the best when you are not gentle with it. Boom!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

J45's are awesome! Thanks for the upload!

[@jamesanderson6905]

I've got a 67 and I love it

[@timothycormier3494]

Very nice!! Lots of love poured into that thing.

[@espcarolkinder]

I’ve lived in WV all of my 56yrs ♥️ I’m teaching myself to play guitar, so this is the 1st song I learned. I don’t sound like that yet, but I’ll get there. Thanks for this one!!!

[@jipke7430]

How did it turn out? 😁

[@jimbonacum8917]

Wow what a swell guitar! Although I am a day late and Mark already acknowledged the sad passing of Ed King yesterday I just learned something about him that I had not known. He also played in a late 1960's psychedelic band called the Strawberry Alarm Clock who had a delightful pop hit called "Incense and Peppermints" that is fondly remembered by those of us in the geezer class. They were quite well known back in the day but largely forgotten now. If you like that sort of thing check them out.

[@Nipstersongs1]

Geezer class, Yes, that's me. Ha! I saw The Alarm Clock spring break 1968, Daytona Community College. They and Buffalo Springfield opened for The Beach Boys. The Strawberry Alarm Clock were great. They were polished musically and they wore the coolest psychedelic outfits. I'll never forget it. Another mild hit of their's was "Tomorrow". One I always loved. Thanks for conjuring up those memories. Jim

[@clarkweichmann3452]

The Strawberry Alarm Clock may have seemed like veterans for a reason. Back in their active days, there was a rumor that they were a repurposed Ronnie And The Daytonas to catch the psychedelic wave. Who knows? Anything's possible.

[@Smagledorf]

Love this here Guitar today! Great one to show off, especially on my mates Birthday! HOWEVER! Gotta do a Maton!

[@tomjohn3364]

One of my favorite guitar of all time. It's been on my wish list forever. Not much else to say. Please somebody buy this and give it to me.

[@maxwellfan55]

It's broken in but not broken hearted, man this thing's got a heart of gold. Lucky new owner.

[@slickyjorj]

Love the sound of that flat top.... something about a well loved and played old guitar. They just get better.

[@dmac-333]

Nice sounding J-45 1. Take me home, country roads - John Denver 2. Jack & Diane - John Cougar Mellencamp

[@josephsperrazza3082]

You got me melancholy now I miss my old country road friends .

[@chuckmastrog7634]

Mark you were the best we miss you on guitr of the day!!!!!! I will follow you with Gibson. I wish the best of luck to you.

[@ajcfernandess]

Thanks for the birthday gift Jen and Mark :)

[@andreplante9]

Hey Mark & Jen 57 is my birth year, I can feel the vibes all through my bones and brain. Men what a sound and soul wow thanks for all those tunes you guys are the best. Love you all.

[@thomasnettleton289]

Tickling and banging the 1957 Gibson J-45. N.I.C.E.

[@benhaven7501]

Such a beautiful guitar. WOW. AMAZING.

[@MrStranger1944]

I can dig it.

[@mikeymojo8299]

Mr.Stranger dug

[@G_String]

Thanks for showing my state some love!

[@Master4999]

Great song choices!

[@brucek2946]

Yep !!! .. I knew it ... I saw that Cherry '63 335 on the "Norm went Shopping" video.. and I said in the comments that it would sell before it can get featured on GOTD... that guitar was a clear A++ stand out in that video !!

[@Wraith35]

Bravo!👏

[@TheRockyhockey007]

that's a classic for sure , and a great sound , strong and resonant with some great ring. Well played Mark. I love this show but I do miss the days when you actually told us about the guitar , like the wood its made from , the bracing , what actually makes it special , different from other vintages of the same model , learning about these classics is half the fun of the show. just sayin. Can't wait to see which guitar you give away , thanks guys.

[@matthewpaluch777]

Happy FlatTop Friday everyone! While the Counrty roads were taking me home I ran into Jack & Diane.

[@garybennett9312]

Great playing on a great guitar.

[@deepwoodskentuckian]

Sweet j45 those Gibsons from that Era are sweet

[@w13rdguy]

Saw John Denver live in Detroit, my first concert, in the Seventies.

[@live4christ297]

What a beauty...

[@windswen5184]

It’s awesome Video , thanks for sharing . Kindly Compare to J45 standard, which one you prefer ? I am looking for J45 standard , but is out of stocks , 50’s J45 original is in stocks . Don’t know how to make a choice ...thanks

[@BeefNEggs057]

Fine playing!

[@dorianblunote455]

i enjoyed the "through the forest of gibsons shot " Jen!

[@gaetanb.]

Oh! its Jack and Diane, I was thinking more like Gate and Jen hahahahahahaha........ Thanks Mark,( Jen, its a little joke :-))

[@vmat1000]

Nice Gibson J-45. Played in well. '57 was a pretty cool year,,,fuelie "vettes and Bel Aires, oh, and me. Maybe old (nope) but born at the right time for music. Mick Ronson for Jack and Diane, maybe.

[@mitchellhughes5180]

I just learned how to play Jack and Dianne after being inspired to do so by this video. Cool song to play.👍🏻

[@jesterkatz223]

Welcome back mark!!!

[@DanDanTheGuitarMan]

I am so down for a guitar prize!

[@jfinester]

1) Country Road-Little Johnny Deutschendorf-er, John Denver 2) Jack And Diane- John Cougar Melonhead-er, Mellencamp

[@ireneruthfox]

Jen. tricky camara angles on this show. Nice.

[@juansebastianvinaderrodrig7263]

Sounds awesome!

[@texwyo1]

That’s a beautiful guitar !! Unbelievable tone !! The previous owner must really miss it. Interesting!!??

[@Hillcapper1]

Makes a WV boy a little homesick......

[@leebrunk4390]

Oughta do some Ed King licks for Straturday tomorrow... RIP Mr. King.

[@luisalonso5082]

That looks like my dream guitar, in vibetown 🤔

[@realrudolphclark]

I was in the store today when they filmed this!

[@caddisfly9651]

That guitar is the same age as me. Well worn and aged around the edges, also just like me. 😉

[@davidcampbell4174]

Are you worn down to the growth rings ;)

[@caddisfly9651]

@@davidcampbell4174 😂 In places, at least I think they're growth rings. Maybe just growth's, I'll have to ask my doctor.....

[@maxwellfan55]

He'll say they're medullary rays and you'll nod and blink politely.

[@caddisfly9651]

@@maxwellfan55, had to look that up. Well played sir, well played.

[@patjack4374]

You're a great guitar player ! Greetings from France !

[@유잼-q7q]

Country roads take me home ~

[@autisticbandit1160]

COUNTRY ROAAAAAADDD TAKE ME HOOOOOMMMMEEEEEEE

[@milan5079]

Mark reaction is exactly what my reaction would be, love that. I just bought a 1996 j45 which is also sick, but this shit is different level haha

[@scottie777777]

Nice 'vibe' on this one. All abord for …...VIBETOWN!!!

[@jeff1586er]

So are those strings 13s or what? I'd like to know.

[@billpurdy677]

Hello all hope all is well

[@clockwork914]

Guitars that would be Awesome 😎 for a giveaway: Gibson J 15 Gibson Les Paul Special/Studio Gibson SG Fender Jazzmaster/Jaguar

[@mariussauer892]

Just an old Strat :)

[@bobross5580]

Cool

[@dtjb1962]

Sweet I would love to have a rare guitar but what is a chance to win one gonna cost me And I need rules clarification do I need to submit a set list every day to win a shirt or will getting one day right get me a entry

[@gregwilson2721]

when you pulled out the pick that guitar came alive, sounds stellar

[@LetArtsLive]

I think this has come to a point where we need some dancing girls on the show and like soon LOL but they still make me drool though

[@jasonblachowski]

Hey Mark how do you say Cinque Terre?

[@clutchcarabelli8054]

Just the tip Jen.. a deals a deal ;)

[@jackorion7157]

Yay j 45 number 1

[@stevev8592]

John cougar mellencamp! Early music memories right there!

[@TopGuitarPL]

Great instrument. We like ;)

[@MrMike-fm8bp]

What's with all the Keith shirts Mark ??

[@boss123400]

Dibs on the guitar giveaway! I'll take a guitar like this one!

[@lordimpaler3899]

Could you do a Gibson Barney Kessel sometime?

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

Not Answering A GREAT GUITAR IT IS ✔️

[@bobmrkus3185]

Nice!

[@StevenAlwine]

It's got scuffs in all the right places. What a spectacular guitar. That guitar makes me feel bad for guitars that are 60 years old and had owners worried about resale value. Also, Country Roads & Jack & Diane.

[@bradleybowen6227]

If anyone dislikes this they need a swift knock to the jaw! That was killer! Jen your camera angle was a step above! Love it! Happy Friday ya'll!!!

[@greensombrero3641]

John Denver used this model when he joined up with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce for that summer music festival in Telluride.

[@Geronimo122]

Sweet sounds from this old timer for sure.

[@TheChromaDrone]

Way rad! Hoping to buy a banner era J45 in a few years. For now, I'll play my 2017 J45 which has plenty of mojo. Just not as much as a 50's.

[@jillmayer3623]

Will Vallarino not yet. Time will work it's magic

[@guitarocd9984]

I'll take a new one. Gibson still in Montana making them like they used to.

[@barrymckinley5330]

Like Jill said, you're fueling, it's mojo every time you play, air it out (don't leave it in the case) but mind the humidity, and play it, lucky man !

[@guitarocd9984]

I actually heard leave it near the stereo speakers. The more the top vibrates the more it opens up.

[@TheChromaDrone]

You're definitely right, Jill!

[@andrealanzillotta4388]

Country roaaaaaad take me homeeeeee to the placeeeee i belooooong..

[@gerrys4593]

Double Johns 🤘

[@RockHardRiffs]

I’d give away a guitar if I had 300,000 subscribers too....sheesh! Love the flattop!

[@LowkeyAnnie]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stuartpenney6829]

Jen quoting Jimmy Swaggart didn't go unoticed

[@artvandalay-cs2nz]

great camera work by the way...

[@guitarocd9984]

There's no need for any other acoustic guitar other than a j 45.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Guitar ocd, l'm always thinking I want to get a big giant J 200 when I win the lottery but I would settle for a J 45 if I had to

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

Guitar ocd I CERTAINLY AGREE WIT DAT

[@victoriakolega1115]

I am looking for a acoustic guitar electric, but not sure which one to get?

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

victoria kolega, Know your budget, and then go out and play a lot of guitars.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

victoria kolega, enjoy the hunt. And know that sometimes the best thing is to have a guitar sneak up on you.

[@soapboxearth2]

im so lucky to have my dads 53, now if i could just develop my chops lol

[@matthewkelley8688]

nice guitar bro

[@adgg577]

Who's still coming back for this in 2022? I hope my J-45 ages like this one. 👌🏻

[@charlesmcgowen7238]

Here in 2022. Cheers!

[@ditto1958]

Now that’s a nice sounding guitar! Not a Martin, but sweeeet.

[@timlilly]

It sounded great from the first chord.

[@grwood15]

Who else was singing along to both songs?

[@peterpopplewell8763]

Mando Monday? Once a month?

[@anthrop7998]

Looks like the one we have...ours is from the 60's.

[@chrismc1100]

Hey can you guys give a shout out to my fiancee she was diagnosed with cancer in July and we watch this everyday she's a big pearl jam fan so if you could do set list of them it would be awesome her name is Nikki and we are in Ireland thanks guys oh and we love you guys and tele's too

[@stevehardy3553]

$57 that's it

[@steveredenbaugh9058]

$57.25

[@barrysoetoro1543]

$57.26 but you gotta throw in a shirt???

[@sturusk3620]

Lovely guitar, same age as me but in better condition. Oh, I'll have a L/H '59 please ;0)

[@baronvontourettes]

Sunburst or Tobacco burst?

[@tinyb69]

Just plain sunburst.

[@fluroflash2803]

Please play some Rory Gallagher

[@dorianblunote455]

Fluro Flash not gonna happen dude, rory is ment to be enjoyed at home man