Mr. Soriano is a great credit to the Norman’s Rare Guitars legacy. He knows the provenance and characteristics of the gems he presents with such a free flow of knowledge and history. Incidentally, the man can play!
You can't beat Brandon's specs, super thorough, lots to learn from them, great presenter, top notch, great playing. I always look forward to Brandon being the host. Every day of the week for me is flat top Friday due to 2 breast cancer mastectomies, and sometimes I notice guys intently staring at my chest, i must be having a semi hollow body wardrobe malfunction? Then I recall I'm wearing my Norman's Rare Guitars sweatshirt! Lots of serious interest in NRG from guitar playing guys in Truckee CA.
Even though I do not play a guitar (play mandolin) I have been watching Guitar of the Day for the past five years and a subscriber since then. My day is Flat top Friday. I enjoy the enthusiasm of all of the presenters from Lemmo to Rogo. I really enjoy Brandon’s’ explaining all the specifications and history. I have to include Jack, Nik and Angela, Jen (for her great videos) and especially Norm, for none of this would not be possible without him. Keep up the great work. George Lane, Helena, Mt.
Flat - top Friday has always been my fave. Great guitar to showcase and some really tasty playing, Brandon. Would love to have that Gibson! All the right tones. ✌🏼
Great sound on that Gibson. Good explanation and playing by Brandon. When the screws on the bridge (yuck) are taken out , it will sound even more amazing. My friend has a Gibson B 25. It had a plastic bridge screwed in like the 100, and a plastic saddle. The bridge was changed to rosewood, no screws, and bone nut. The difference was like night and day. Screws on a bridge is a no no. What you call pre war, 1940, is not before the war. I've heard others use that terminology referring to guitars built during the war. Either way, 30's and 40's Gibsons are fantastic, as are Martins made then. They don't make them like they used to. Norm and Jen , you are the constants. This is my favorite reality show. The talent of Michael, Brandon, Jack... is special. Keep up the great work.
Dude. . . I don't know how old you are but you don't seem old enough to know as much as you know about these guitars. . . always impressed with your knowledge man. Great guitar, great episode!
Brilliant episode Brandon. The SJ/J-100 in any of it's many guises over the years, has to be my favourite guitar Model. Mine is a 94 J-100 Xtra, just love it. Keep them coming👌
Great job, Brandon! Such a deep, rich instrument. Had me doing my best Roger Daltrey impersonation, to a quizzical look from the wife, but I didn’t care! 😊
Strange seeing a dream guitar being described as the more affordable model of the time. Put that guitar in a small room like norms, and wow. The harmonic richness, like hearing your favourite records. Mahogany and maple neck - it's like something out of the late 70s les paul deluxe catalogue but that was war time America they could only make guitars with the woods they had, but what amazing woods they had. The banners were made by the local women of the sewing community, out of random combinations of what they could get, but the amazing design the quality of whatever wood they could get, launched thousands and thousands of records. When Brandon said it records well he was not joking. What an instrument what a tool for music. That neck...didn't see that one too often on the 70s deluxe, but they have their own magic to them - look at thin lizzy. More than good job as usual Brandon. Dream guitar - I liked the j200 but I always felt the j185 and the j100, you get the sound in a more manageable package. The shape of the j200 j185 and j100 is very reminiscent of a certain euro pean style (Spanish german italian) predating gibson being founded as a mandolin company. The sort of thing Martin was making as an apprentice before emigrating to new York and then nazereth. Tried and tested quality - my Wayne's World acoustic. I always like the early j185s rosewood body, but this one sound very special too. Always an education seeing Brandon on GOTD, and what a guitarist. Check out his solo career.the Cat - dj therapy/solo singer songwriter.many thanks.
I don’t normally care for Gibson acoustic guitars, they usually sound mushy to me, but that sounds heavenly. And of course it’s always nice to hear Brandon share his knowledge
So, after listening to Brandon again on this here Gibson, I went to the reverb site, and much to my dismay, I can’t quite afford this beauty, lol. Perhaps I can maybe afford a t-shirt. Or, better yet, maybe I’ll win one! 🙏🏼
Sounding good there, Brandon! I’ve never heard a mahogany J-100, that I know of, but that one sounds great. I love the postwar maple ones-never been able to afford one.
Nice sounding guitar. Those 2 cracks on both sides of the fingerboard means that the neck has shifted forward towards the sound hole at one time. I bet that there have been cracks repaired at the sound hole as well. The tell tale sign is that the binding on either side of the fingerboard at the 14th fret droops downward.
Well done Braden. Your knowledge is really cool. I'm a nerd without the talent! Please Jen become a DOCUMENTARY film maker!! I see your talent 👀 😏 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Brandon should do a Mr Rodgers type show ( he'd be perfect ) , don't ya this folks ? He'll make himself wealthy and all I want is a thank you for the suggestion.
Said most stuff in last post - but closed moustache bridge rather than open - Brandon was ambiguous and he likes detail.the Cat - Channel - read last post etc. Brandon flourishes on a good acoustic...
jen your hand is very beautiful. it looked real hot you holding that 1941 gibson j-100. hell almost makes me want 2 buy it. don't worry branden your just as cute 2. lol.
I like Lemmo and Brandon is great too. I enjoy his incredible spec checks, and his playing is closer to my musical taste. But Lemmo has blown me away many times too. I think they both represent Norm well.
Mr. Soriano is a great credit to the Norman’s Rare Guitars legacy. He knows the provenance and characteristics of the gems he presents with such a free flow of knowledge and history. Incidentally, the man can play!
You can't beat Brandon's specs, super thorough, lots to learn from them, great presenter, top notch, great playing. I always look forward to Brandon being the host. Every day of the week for me is flat top Friday due to 2 breast cancer mastectomies, and sometimes I notice guys intently staring at my chest, i must be having a semi hollow body wardrobe malfunction? Then I recall I'm wearing my Norman's Rare Guitars sweatshirt! Lots of serious interest in NRG from guitar playing guys in Truckee CA.
Love a Brandon episode!!! He is such an underrated talent and personality!! Live him and Norms!!!
Even though I do not play a guitar (play mandolin) I have been watching Guitar of the Day for the past five years and a subscriber since then. My day is Flat top Friday. I enjoy the enthusiasm of all of the presenters from Lemmo to Rogo. I really enjoy Brandon’s’ explaining all the specifications and history. I have to include Jack, Nik and Angela, Jen (for her great videos) and especially Norm, for none of this would not be possible without him. Keep up the great work.
George Lane,
Helena, Mt.
ok go to norms...get a good martin or gibson and start!!!!
Great job Brandon! Really good GOTD. A beautiful looking and sounding guitar. A very rich and balanced sounding guitar!
Love it when Brandon gets to rain down his outstanding knowledge and skills on GOTD. Keep it up!!!! Much love from Ohio!
Brandon played this stunning guitar absolutely beautifully. A real treat for the ears 😊
Very nice job, Brandon!! You really showcased this beautiful axe nicely!
Flat - top Friday has always been my fave. Great guitar to showcase and some really tasty playing, Brandon. Would love to have that Gibson! All the right tones. ✌🏼
Flattop Friday with Brandon "The oracle" Soriano"🎸🎸🎸
Excellent guitar and excellent playing Brandon!!! Very well done Sir 👍
Top work by both, as always, Jen for fully capturing for us Brandon playing a great sounding guitar so we can appreciate both
A wonderfully aged, lemon-coloured mahogany body - and a killer flamed maple neck ! And the sound is to die for. What a great guitar !
Stunning guitar! 🤩
Excellent presentation. Thanks for the great nerdy details and fantastic playing. What a guitar.
The definition of warmth and body when describing an acoustic guitar is this
Brandon what a beautiful guitar n after all those operations it still plays n sounds wonderful, you make it sound smooth 🙏👍🏻❤️🎸
that was an epic take of blue eyes Brandon great job my friend !
Great sound on that Gibson.
Good explanation and playing by Brandon.
When the screws on the bridge (yuck) are taken out , it will sound even more amazing. My friend has a Gibson B 25.
It had a plastic bridge screwed in like the 100, and a plastic saddle. The bridge was changed to rosewood, no screws,
and bone nut. The difference was like night and day. Screws on a bridge is a no no.
What you call pre war, 1940, is not before the war. I've heard others use that terminology referring to guitars built during the war. Either way, 30's and 40's Gibsons are fantastic, as are Martins made then. They don't make them like they used to.
Norm and Jen , you are the constants. This is my favorite reality show.
The talent of Michael, Brandon, Jack...
is special.
Keep up the great work.
Great clarity and note separation 😊
That kid can play 👏🏻 with happiness 🙏🏻
Brandon is the man! So many great musicians/people at Norm’s! Y’all have the dream job! Much love from Portland OR!
Dude. . . I don't know how old you are but you don't seem old enough to know as much as you know about these guitars. . . always impressed with your knowledge man. Great guitar, great episode!
Saturday morning. Cup of coffee and this! Gonna be a great weekend.
Really looks to be a "gently used" example if a model I've never seen. Sounds like it really wants to be played.
Even the case is spotless. Wow.
Very beutiful gibson J 100 sunburst
.amazing sound..
Brilliant episode Brandon. The SJ/J-100 in any of it's many guises over the years, has to be my favourite guitar Model. Mine is a 94 J-100 Xtra, just love it. Keep them coming👌
Great job, Brandon! Such a deep, rich instrument. Had me doing my best Roger Daltrey impersonation, to a quizzical look from the wife, but I didn’t care! 😊
Strange seeing a dream guitar being described as the more affordable model of the time. Put that guitar in a small room like norms, and wow. The harmonic richness, like hearing your favourite records. Mahogany and maple neck - it's like something out of the late 70s les paul deluxe catalogue but that was war time America they could only make guitars with the woods they had, but what amazing woods they had. The banners were made by the local women of the sewing community, out of random combinations of what they could get, but the amazing design the quality of whatever wood they could get, launched thousands and thousands of records. When Brandon said it records well he was not joking. What an instrument what a tool for music. That neck...didn't see that one too often on the 70s deluxe, but they have their own magic to them - look at thin lizzy. More than good job as usual Brandon. Dream guitar - I liked the j200 but I always felt the j185 and the j100, you get the sound in a more manageable package. The shape of the j200 j185 and j100 is very reminiscent of a certain euro pean style (Spanish german italian) predating gibson being founded as a mandolin company. The sort of thing Martin was making as an apprentice before emigrating to new York and then nazereth. Tried and tested quality - my Wayne's World acoustic. I always like the early j185s rosewood body, but this one sound very special too. Always an education seeing Brandon on GOTD, and what a guitarist. Check out his solo career.the Cat - dj therapy/solo singer songwriter.many thanks.
Excellent guitar! Sounds rich
Could be my dream guitar. Oh, that tiger stripe neck and funky pick-guard!
Wish I could play half as good as Brandon👍🎸
I don’t normally care for Gibson acoustic guitars, they usually sound mushy to me, but that sounds heavenly. And of course it’s always nice to hear Brandon share his knowledge
Gorgeous guitar, great hands. Such a nice job Brandon’s done here.
Makes me miss my 1954 j 50 I use to own
Beautiful job Brandon.Just saw The Who Friday at the pond.Great song.
Beautiful guitar. Lovely tone.
Absolutely stunning sound. Great episode!
Who is that music man behind the guitar? Why it's the very talented Brandon Soriano!
Very nice GOTD! 👏👏👏
Wow..what a great job! 👍
That is a very beautiful sounding Guitar.
Great playing Brandon!
What a tone
So, after listening to Brandon again on this here Gibson, I went to the reverb site, and much to my dismay, I can’t quite afford this beauty, lol. Perhaps I can maybe afford a t-shirt. Or, better yet, maybe I’ll win one! 🙏🏼
Great job Brandon and Jen!!!!
Sounding good there, Brandon! I’ve never heard a mahogany J-100, that I know of, but that one sounds great. I love the postwar maple ones-never been able to afford one.
Sounds beautiful
Nice sounding guitar. Those 2 cracks on both sides of the fingerboard means that the neck has shifted forward towards the sound hole at one time. I bet that there have been cracks repaired at the sound hole as well. The tell tale sign is that the binding on either side of the fingerboard at the 14th fret droops downward.
I love that guitar!
Beautiful playing Brandon 🎸🎸
great job Brandon..
You can hear the tones from The Who even tho a J200 is all over their records. Lovely sounding gtr. Can hear that mid range so distinctly
What a fantastic video Brandon and jen have a great weekend
Well done Braden. Your knowledge is really cool. I'm a nerd without the talent! Please Jen become a DOCUMENTARY film maker!! I see your talent 👀 😏 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Really great and I always wondered what a neck set was…thanks for that info Brandon:)
Really nice tone
Sick!!
That's a keeper! Nice 👍
Wow I’m not too big of a Gibson acoustic fan but that one sounds beautiful 🎃
excellent !!!!!!!!!!
Oh man, I love this one. Best part is….I can play this tune!
What is the scale length?
What was that last song?
Perfect👌
hey we get 3 tunes per show right Jen ?
No more Michael doing these videos?
Gimme that!
Prewar Jumbo Hawk!
Brandon should do a Mr Rodgers type show ( he'd be perfect ) , don't ya this folks ? He'll make himself wealthy and all I want is a thank you for the suggestion.
Da #Who "Behind Blue Eyes."
Said most stuff in last post - but closed moustache bridge rather than open - Brandon was ambiguous and he likes detail.the Cat - Channel - read last post etc. Brandon flourishes on a good acoustic...
👌
That is one sexy guitar!
Magical just that simple Magical 🍿🤡
👍👍👍👍👍
1941 wasn't pre-war for most countries. Just those a bit late to the party.
Seeing less and less of Michael, the times are a changing methinks !
Don't even act like ya'll weren't singing along on the couch
Gibson Duain Allman Eric Clapton, Neil Young.. Ted Nugent
I don't understand why lemmo is still on the show when everyone else is just way more professional. Geezus.
GETWOKE GOBROKE huh Norm? I know the bank has been calling you...
jen your hand is very beautiful. it looked real hot you holding that 1941 gibson j-100. hell almost makes me want 2 buy it. don't worry branden your just as cute 2. lol.
I still like him better than lemmo......Sorry
Me too.
Who's playing that big jumbo vintage crap these days? Just a bunch of dorks at Norms.
Derp
What are you playing, Ken?? Unless you are lucky to own a pre-war Martin, it's probably not as nice as this 🤔
wow. I enjoyed that. Thanks.
Give this guy the full time job. He knows so much more than the other guy. And this guy owns a brush the other guy doesn't.
hahaaaaa
I like Lemmo and Brandon is great too. I enjoy his incredible spec checks, and his playing is closer to my musical taste. But Lemmo has blown me away many times too. I think they both represent Norm well.