Sgt. Pepper Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 A post was on the Lounge about Norman's Rare Guitars, but it was all LP's. Here is the secret stash of acoustics you guys like. https://www.normansrareguitars.com/acoustic-guitars/acoustic-secret-stash/?brand=2146530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Too rich for me considering how few years I have left here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwlsky Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 No deep pockets here, but they're sure nice to look at and daydream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) I have reached that age where spending that kind of scratch on a guitar just seems plain silly. Not even tempted by the 1941 or 1942 J35. Now if we were talking about a 1936 to 1939 J35 that would be a horse of a different color. But based on those price tags what does hit home is I could not afford the guitars I own own if I had to buy them today. Edited February 23, 2022 by zombywoof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 1 hour ago, DanvillRob said: Too rich for me considering how few years I have left here. As in the Ballad Of John and Yoko: Last night the wife said, "Oh boy, when you're deadYou don't take nothing with you but your soul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 17 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: As in the Ballad Of John and Yoko: Last night the wife said, "Oh boy, when you're deadYou don't take nothing with you but your soul As said by Edith Ann, "And that's the truth!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) I like that ‘63 J200N! I would love to hear this one! Only $12,300! How crazy is that considering a new one is$5000-$6000? Edited February 24, 2022 by Larsongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Location is everything. Hi end cliental is everything. some of those are very expensive. Edited February 24, 2022 by slimt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Larsongs said: I like that ‘63 J200N! I would love to hear this one! Only $12,300! How crazy is that considering a new one is$5000-$6000? But Bozeman also does not offer a J200 that is structurally even in the same ballpark as a '63. If they came out with something like a Legend version my guess is it would be accompanied by a pretty hefty price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, zombywoof said: But Bozeman also does not offer a J200 that is structurally even in the same ballpark as a '63. If they came out with something like a Legend version my guess is it would be accompanied by a pretty hefty price tag. I agree. When I bought the 2010 J45 Legend the MSRP was around 9k so 12 years later for a J200 Legend would probably be north of 12k. I’m surprised the boutique builders aren’t making one. I guess there’s not a market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 11 hours ago, zombywoof said: But Bozeman also does not offer a J200 that is structurally even in the same ballpark as a '63. If they came out with something like a Legend version my guess is it would be accompanied by a pretty hefty price tag. Which is why I don’t the asking Price is way crazy for that caliber Guitar…. Somebody is going to get a great Guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 11:49 AM, DanvillRob said: Too rich for me considering how few years I have left here. Exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Paul Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Handsome group. Thought hey I've got deep pockets but alas, no, they are just shallow pockets with holes at the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 18 hours ago, Dave F said: I agree. When I bought the 2010 J45 Legend the MSRP was around 9k so 12 years later for a J200 Legend would probably be north of 12k. I’m surprised the boutique builders aren’t making one. I guess there’s not a market. The only small builder I can think of who offered one was Kevin Kopp and then it was available only an an option. While I do not believe he is currently offering it, he might build you one. And yeah, a SJ/ J200 Legend would easily come with a five digit price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr. Paul said: Handsome group. Thought hey I've got deep pockets but alas, no, they are just shallow pockets with holes at the bottom. In Yellow Submarine Ringo had a hole in his pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Why are/were the Legends so expensive? Yeah, not much in that link in my wheel house, but that '63 'Bird with the maple B&S looks interesting. $10,950, though. Nawp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBSinTo Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Really nothing in particular here that I need or want at any price. As an aside, to my utter surprise they have a Washburn R320SWRK, for sale, the same parlour guitar I bought used here in Toronto about four or five years ago. Great little twelve fret guitar, with a wide nut that is the easiest to play of any of my acoustics. RBSinTo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, BoSoxBiker said: Why are/were the Legends so expensive? Come on you know the answer to that even before you asked it. Because Gibson can charge that much and people will pay. Same as any maker. Taylors are expensive, Martins are expensive. Steak is expensive. Ramen used to be 10 packs for a buck. Ramen is now like 25 cents a pack. Thanks Obama. That is what I say to piss off my wife, it works. Edited February 25, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Wow; I'd take all the f-holes and the J200. Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Nothing there I really want, thanks. Ole J50 maybe, but no small bodies. But I keep my cash. BluesKing777. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevendaymelee Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) I have a theory about Norm's and it goes like this: if it's truly a great guitar, it gets put aside for famous people. Everyone else gets the left overs, high price tag or not. Edited February 26, 2022 by Sevendaymelee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holiday Hoser Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I got my '64 bird from Norm. A rare bird with a L5 fretboard for a reasonable price. Granted, a ugly refin but with a trade of a '86 Les Paul I actually walked out with $750 in my pocket and a free Tshirt and a copy of his book. I think he was a pretty straight shooter and call Mark a friend to this day. Still the best sounding acoustic I have ever played. Ahh, the beauty of old wood! They don't/CAN'T make 'em like that anymore whatever the price. Old hog and spruce that doesn't exist any longer stands the test of time. Fine caretakers of these instruments are far and few between . God bless Norm and George Gruen for keeping the dream alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 2:41 AM, Holiday Hoser said: I got my '64 bird from Norm. A rare bird with a L5 fretboard for a reasonable price. Granted, a ugly refin but with a trade of a '86 Les Paul I actually walked out with $750 in my pocket and a free Tshirt and a copy of his book. I think he was a pretty straight shooter and call Mark a friend to this day. Still the best sounding acoustic I have ever played. Ahh, the beauty of old wood! They don't/CAN'T make 'em like that anymore whatever the price. Old hog and spruce that doesn't exist any longer stands the test of time. Fine caretakers of these instruments are far and few between . God bless Norm and George Gruen for keeping the dream alive. I'm not seeing the 'ugly' here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) On 2/26/2022 at 5:41 AM, Holiday Hoser said: I got my '64 bird from Norm. A rare bird with a L5 fretboard for a reasonable price. Granted, a ugly refin but with a trade of a '86 Les Paul I actually walked out with $750 in my pocket and a free Tshirt and a copy of his book. I think he was a pretty straight shooter and call Mark a friend to this day. Still the best sounding acoustic I have ever played. Ahh, the beauty of old wood! They don't/CAN'T make 'em like that anymore whatever the price. Old hog and spruce that doesn't exist any longer stands the test of time. Fine caretakers of these instruments are far and few between . God bless Norm and George Gruen for keeping the dream alive. Was that the original neck, or was it replaced do to a break, or someone wanting a different neck? Edited February 27, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 4:41 AM, Holiday Hoser said: God bless Norm and George Gruen for keeping the dream alive. Never bought from Norm, but I bought my 1933 Gibson mandolin from George Gruhn, and then they did a fret level many years later at the new location. They'll re-fret my J-45 someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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