THIS GUITAR IS ALMOST 100 YEARS OLD - look at the shape it’s in. Beautiful!

This man is my fav of all guests.

need to put Jonathan on the payroll Norm!

The tonal balance of this guitar is amazing!

This guy is unbelievable never makes a mistake

On top of everything else, I love these extended discussions with Norm and Jonathan about the guitars and the era in which they were played.  Keep it going, Norm! We love it 🙏🏻❤🔥

That is a BEAUTIFUL guitar.

I bought a 16” L-5 from Norm about 5 years ago, very similar to Jonathans. Brings me joy everyday, simply one of the best and most versatile acoustics ever made. 😊

As Jonathan discusses, acoustic archtops are much more versatile than even long-time guitar players sometimes realize.  There still seem to be so many who hear one of these and react in a huh???  way, as if they have no idea of how they can be put to use.  Of course those of us who are jazz and swing players dream about a guitar like this historic '28 model that was designed to cut through horns and chunk out swing rhythm without a load of flattop-type overtones.  Jonathan's right again about the difference that parallel bracing makes for swing -- x-bracing may be more versatile for those who want that, but parallel, as on this '28, is what the purist wants.  Pre-kerfed era is better still!

That was a joyful moment. Thanks Norman and Jonathan much appreciated

2:31 What a crazy burst….crazy good…like a fox, that is! 🎸👍

I always love it when Jonathan comes in  :  )  Thanks Norm.

That is an amazing guitar, especially for being almost 100 years old.

The return of Jonathan! Heck yeah!

I could listen to him play for hours.

How a guitar without amplification has that much VOLUME is mind blowing it says a lot about the craftsmanship used in creating such a fine instrument Norm! Is this guitar still available?

Jonathan stout swing guitar is so relaxing,gets me laid back, wishing life was simpler, feels good.

So much balance in that ones sound. Beautiful. thanks!!

the way he dances around the main melody and then brings it back so sweetly is really amazing.
what a player and the guitar is stunning.

That’s a beautiful guitar