Guitar of the Day: Don Musser Brazilian Rosewood 12 String | Norman's Rare Guitars

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  • @jarmentor1731
    @jarmentor1731 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Christ! This sounded amazing on my PHONE. I can’t imagine what it sounds like in the room.

  • @AndyDion
    @AndyDion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    “And I Love Her” by The Beatles sounded so damn good on that 12 string.

    • @guywerry6614
      @guywerry6614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed. Mr. Lemmo did a FINE job on that.

  • @seanmurphy.
    @seanmurphy. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best guitar demo-er out there. Incredible playing, excellent note choices, doesn't overplay and as always extremely humble.

  • @dongoodner448
    @dongoodner448 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    That had to be one on the best flat top Friday’s ever

  • @Goodvibesyeetus
    @Goodvibesyeetus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    i could listen to lemmo play that thing for hours

  • @jonlennon3348
    @jonlennon3348 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I have to admit that is the best sounding 12 string I have heard in my life. Just amazing , and Michael did an awesome job of show casing it.

  • @martinandersson5833
    @martinandersson5833 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow! You can certainly hear all the hard work that was put in to make this instrument. Every note clear as a bell. Great job Lemmo! Stratosphere is a killer tune 👍👏

  • @joermnyc
    @joermnyc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Once saw Colin Hay live at Town Hall NYC. While switching to an acoustic 12 he said, “I remember we used to get high and then try to tune these... it took hours.”

  • @MrErdner
    @MrErdner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now that's a RARE guitar. One of the best featured on Flat Top Fridays ever!

  • @ritchtaylor3831
    @ritchtaylor3831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That fluted nut is a thing of beauty on its own. I love such attention to detail.

  • @nokomisjeff
    @nokomisjeff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That guitar sounds absolutely sublime.

  • @markmartin3221
    @markmartin3221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, all went well. Norm’s a super great person and so are the folks that buy from him and watch GOTD!

  • @CNFir-fs6zs
    @CNFir-fs6zs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a sunburst Guild F412 that I bought from Norm's friend and bandmate, Dan Duehren , which looked, played, and sounded
    great. A few years later I was at Dan's place ,not looking for a 12 string, when he pulled out a Don Musser 12 string with acacia back and sides. It just blew me away. I
    later sold the great Guild back to Dan, as the Musser was unbelievable , and I didn't need 2 guitars with 24 strings. I still have and love that Musser 20 + years later. Thanks Don, Dan, and Norm.
    Like Norm said, Bob Dylan and Neil Young play Musser guitars , and Eddy Van Halen did too. I know why..

  • @AlMarti59
    @AlMarti59 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was in town from Colorado working in Pasadena and stopped in at Norn's a few weeks ago and played this exact guitar. Open D and Open G Leo Kottke slide stuff. It is everything Norm describes and more. I am more of an old Stella 12 string player tuned down 3 or 4 half steps, but this guitar was really amazing.
    I looked around for a while and didn't see any 12 strings that caught my eye; then I asked one of the guys if they had any interesting 12 strings in the back, and out comes this beauty. The only other thing I would say about this guitar is that the video doesn't capture the true beauty of the sunburst finish. And of course as nice as it sounds in this video, hearing it in person is on a whole different level of appreciating the full sound of one of the highest quality 12 strings around.

  • @absolutless
    @absolutless 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A studio quality acoustic 12 string is truly a rare thing. Beautiful guitar, well played.

  • @plumiegirl47
    @plumiegirl47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOW!!! Big sound projection and it sounds like 2 guitars. Always love a 10:02 Beatle tune- And I love her. Loved your song 8:04 Stratosphere too.

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Carlos, such an inspiration.. Glad you guys featured this incredible guitar art.

  • @jackphillips341
    @jackphillips341 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could sit and listen to Michael play that for hours. Beautiful craftsmanship and beautiful fret board wizardry.

  • @bikeboysyd292
    @bikeboysyd292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That sounded as awesome as I hoped. Sweet sweet guitar

  • @jimmarzo305
    @jimmarzo305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great interpretation of "And I Love Her" on a beautiful guitar. Bravo!

  • @toddflowers8052
    @toddflowers8052 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'll never be able to afford of one of these beauty's but , a man can dream ! Thanks Lemmo and Jen !

  • @markmartin3221
    @markmartin3221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the acoustic journey that took me where I needed to be today as I am anxious about my wife’s upcoming surgery on her back. Life’s better at Norm’s!

  • @barrymckinley5330
    @barrymckinley5330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This 12, is amazing. It looks different, sounds fabulous, sooo full !

  • @gfgranja
    @gfgranja 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The beatles song ( And i love her ) just reaches the soul...

  • @chriscoleman6358
    @chriscoleman6358 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always better than the last one. Smiling seems to be contagious around you. Music Man

  • @shawnstoner3602
    @shawnstoner3602 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! Just...wow!

  • @sweettoof9002
    @sweettoof9002 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That guitar is a work of art and sounds amazing.

  • @billdehey1300
    @billdehey1300 ปีที่แล้ว

    That sounds so good. Thanks for jamming Mike.

  • @TheMataleon06
    @TheMataleon06 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dios santo...que preciosa guitara! Y en las manos del senor lemmo

  • @TheRockyhockey007
    @TheRockyhockey007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    12's have such a cool sound , wish I could play mine but I have small hands and bad arthritis so I can't quite handle one , could listen to one all day tho , and this one is gorgeous , check the grain on that rosewood , stunning , and what a great sound , they always remind me of church bells , just ringing and chiming , fantastic , and I love her sounded especially good , thanks guys.

  • @timskiff9422
    @timskiff9422 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A piece of art for an artist, awesome sound from a master of his trade!

  • @espcarolkinder
    @espcarolkinder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful guitar with an equally beautiful sound 🎶

  • @andrepegoraro
    @andrepegoraro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2 years later and I still come back here to listen to “and I love her” by the beatles.

  • @thatmetaldude1380
    @thatmetaldude1380 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful sounding stellar playing lemmo one of the best
    12s I've ever heard

  • @vanderleimoreiradafonseca9052
    @vanderleimoreiradafonseca9052 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dream is have a guitar acoust of Normans! Thanks for share !!! from Brazil

  • @cheplaten2341
    @cheplaten2341 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stratosphere! Great song! I listen to it often

  • @JoeGomez1
    @JoeGomez1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yeah that's the ONE ; Hi Michael and Jen and Norman 🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @rylieriley
    @rylieriley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I play a sunburst Guild F-412 12 string that sounds like a choir of angels singing, but it's a beast to play (the guitar's so big and I'm so small). I'd love to have one of those Don Musser 12 strings because it looks a little more manageable than my Guild and it sounds beautiful. Excellent job demoing the guitar, Michael!

  • @pdpatdeschamps29
    @pdpatdeschamps29 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It sounds so powerfully beautiful !!!!

  • @glenkepic3208
    @glenkepic3208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice intro by Norm and it sounded good.
    ha, reminds me of a Christmas present via finish and pg....
    Audition, I don't know but back in '67 when I was 10. No one knew how to play.
    all of a sudden its given away to the wife of a 'nam vet..
    what a life.

  • @edblakemore5729
    @edblakemore5729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That looked and sounded gorgeous!

  • @GIBKEL
    @GIBKEL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Art nouveau headstock. Beautiful....and it sounded sweet, especially those high strings.

  • @Buffrt66
    @Buffrt66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Flat top Friday was over the top today!!! Much better instrument than a cookie cutter Martin or Taylor.

    • @joermnyc
      @joermnyc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don Szymanski agreed, if they truly wanted to feature “rare guitars” they should highlight beautiful work done by small luthiers or very limited production more often... at least on Flat Top Friday. I’m hoping they’ll pull out an original 1930’s D’Angelico someday (not quite a flat top, but a masterpiece can break the rules). Saw a New Yorker in a museum, they had to keep it under glass, otherwise everyone would try to play it.
      Heck if you can find one of only16 flat tops his apprentice D’Aqusito built in his career (he came up with an oval sound hole), Norm might get jealous!

    • @thiendipham828
      @thiendipham828 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joermnyc D'Angelico or Stromberg could be great!

  • @MrGixxer1300r
    @MrGixxer1300r 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for giving us the name of that awesome original

  • @andrepegoraro
    @andrepegoraro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sixth time I watch this video in two days

  • @stereoroid
    @stereoroid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love a nice 12-string even though I’m a bassist. Which reminds me, if a good 8-string bass happens to pass through the shop on a Thursday, I’d jump on that!

  • @SheGotHelicopters
    @SheGotHelicopters 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    proper rare guitar right there. outstanding episode!

  • @goldcfi7103
    @goldcfi7103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Speechless!

  • @medgarcheung4025
    @medgarcheung4025 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so beautiful

  • @GundogJake
    @GundogJake 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful guitar and a perfect match for Lemmo 😊

  • @wickhauser1024
    @wickhauser1024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lemmos a genius

  • @timlilly
    @timlilly 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah it sounds fantastic. The case was amazing too.

  • @tobaccoburstroad3871
    @tobaccoburstroad3871 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So nice... sounds so good.

  • @jrsmom7961
    @jrsmom7961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent playing and what a beautiful guitar! What was the name of the first song you played? ♥️♥️👍🏻👍🏻😎😎

  • @IamtheActionman
    @IamtheActionman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible tone

  • @mattrogers1946
    @mattrogers1946 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful instrument.

  • @IS4AU
    @IS4AU 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does anyone know what the first song he played was? I sounded so familiar but I cant put my finger on it.

  • @1101964
    @1101964 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, what a sound

  • @danielbrown8556
    @danielbrown8556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Honestly one of the best sounding guitars I've ever heard, and I tend to think boutique guitars are a load of wank lmao

  • @dugong3519
    @dugong3519 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    every day I hope that mike will soon get a record deal! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @tacoshi15
    @tacoshi15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    whats the song at 5:52?

  • @asyouratty13
    @asyouratty13 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was beautiful Mr. Green Fingernails

  • @jimbonacum8917
    @jimbonacum8917 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder why more luthiers do not make compensated bridges and nuts. It is certainly a well known problem and while it would increase production costs it would seem to be a small investment that would provide a tremendous improvement. Perhaps it would require a lot of time consuming neck adjusting that prevents it.

  • @warmonger9100
    @warmonger9100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty cool

  • @waybackplayback1347
    @waybackplayback1347 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Interesting way to play "And I Love Her".

  • @Ebees_Map
    @Ebees_Map 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What was the first song that you played?

    • @herikdumba
      @herikdumba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I neeeeeeeeed to know too!

    • @Ebees_Map
      @Ebees_Map 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@herikdumba ahhhhhhhhhhh

    • @Eccy619
      @Eccy619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it's called through the night and it's by lemmo, search up Michael Lemmos first ever video at norms rare guitars he plays it there, I might be wrong though i can't tell if its the same song

  • @JourneymanActor
    @JourneymanActor 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful and great sounding instrument. 👍

  • @markmartin3221
    @markmartin3221 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Arigatō, soshite kami no heiwa ga anata to tomoni aru.

  • @localguy8
    @localguy8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow it’s surely a very beautiful sounding 12 I’ve heard yet so even n mellow . I wonder if my 401k will have enough 😂 👍🏻👍🏻😍🎸🎸🎸

  • @bobmrkus3185
    @bobmrkus3185 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounded great!

  • @decadentdevil
    @decadentdevil 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I miss Jen's little innuendo giggles.
    When he said compensated nut that would have been perfect.

  • @BaktaBak3
    @BaktaBak3 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guitar sounds beautiful.

  • @gregkoegel7311
    @gregkoegel7311 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding

  • @Smagledorf
    @Smagledorf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely job as always Lemmo! Beautiful guitar too! However! Gotta do a Maton!

    • @nickbruni8041
      @nickbruni8041 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ✌️... someday,,, your consistency has to pay off !!!!

    • @Smagledorf
      @Smagledorf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nickbruni8041 I believe!

  • @kingrobert1st
    @kingrobert1st 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fully compensated saddle is almost a unique feature that all 12 strings should have. I know only one other guitar that has this and I own it! He should have made a demonstration using a capo.

  • @russclewley6945
    @russclewley6945 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I like it again and again?

  • @bazzer124
    @bazzer124 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm bettin' that doesn't hang around Norman's for long...

    • @ziggylayneable
      @ziggylayneable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've owned literally dozens of 12 strings,but NEVER one that held tune & W/such perfect intonation...I'd buy it if I could afford it....

    • @bazzer124
      @bazzer124 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ziggylayneable Aye, there's the rub...

    • @GuitarlosCarlos
      @GuitarlosCarlos 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      bazzer124
      BABA Z
      @ $8000 IT MIGHT...
      CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

    • @lovesgibson
      @lovesgibson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GuitarlosCarlos is it $8,000?
      Not a bad deal. You know a guitar like that from any big guitar company would cost $12,000-$20,000. Hand made, super high end woods, specialized nut and bridge, etc

  • @wanderingsurf2842
    @wanderingsurf2842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    177 GOTD with Michael, and Don Musser becomes only the 9th brand to reach 2 videos.
    Fender: 73
    Gibson: 55
    Martin: 18
    Rickenbacker: 5
    Gretsch: 4
    Epiphone: 3
    Guild: 2
    Hofner: 2
    Don Musser: 2
    Stromberg: 1
    Taylor: 1
    Vox: 1
    Ovation: 1
    Paul Reed Smith: 1
    National: 1
    Zemaitis: 1
    Mosrite: 1
    Silvertone: 1
    Harmony: 1
    Whitehead: 1
    James Trussart: 1
    Music Man: 1
    GOTD Cancelled: 1

  • @michaelmccracken2500
    @michaelmccracken2500 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good for him, a Beatles classic sounding unique

  • @vinniedayhikerb4977
    @vinniedayhikerb4977 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh wow.....

  • @joeyoung3083
    @joeyoung3083 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the first tuning that you are using?

  • @enolesaew
    @enolesaew 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So Nice!!!! Sold but cant Afford

  • @ebbo51
    @ebbo51 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!

  • @RubbelisPro
    @RubbelisPro 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    For Carlos!

  • @giulianom9659
    @giulianom9659 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we find the tabs of Stratosphere?This song is fantastic

  • @stardust5379
    @stardust5379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    David Gilmour from Pink Floyd would love that 12s.

  • @vskye1
    @vskye1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice guitar. I see it's still up on Norm's website for $8500.00 + $50.00 for shipping. Not as outrageous a price as I expected. Perhaps someday. ;)

  • @timothycormier3494
    @timothycormier3494 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lemmo, that’s a great song man! Stratosphere you say?

  • @giulianom9659
    @giulianom9659 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the name of the second song?

  • @bgb47
    @bgb47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If anyone was wondering $8500 is not outrageously expensive

  • @Allekrym
    @Allekrym 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i wish mike would play some brazilian music when he gets a guitar like this. do a favour to that wood and play something from it’s birthplace

  • @henkgrui
    @henkgrui 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When Norm read the letter, did he say "This Gibson"??? This guitar is way better than any Gibson.

  • @keithling417
    @keithling417 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the top?

  • @marcossimoes4282
    @marcossimoes4282 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here i can find this stratosphere tabs?

  • @daciuk8
    @daciuk8 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! You’re not wrong Norm.

  • @jacobstoeltzing2319
    @jacobstoeltzing2319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Let's just start with a few songs...plays cooler song then literally anything I know on guitar!

  • @nickbruni8041
    @nickbruni8041 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sonic Artristy defined !

  • @Guastella7
    @Guastella7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    first song? feel like its on the tip of my tongue but I cant figure it out

    • @rhyantoothbrush4417
      @rhyantoothbrush4417 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      a part of it sounds like the intro of When The Levee Breaks by Zeppelin

  • @ziggylayneable
    @ziggylayneable 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Carlos is a beautiful person.He took the time to watch & comment on one of MY videos(BTW,I only have 91 Subs).I appreciate that man for Taking time out for my channel(small time "has been" channel).What a kind,nice man he is....

  • @ZzenNomad
    @ZzenNomad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mintex!