Norman's Rare Guitars: vintage and rare guitars in Tarzana, Los Angeles

After long many years watching the videos and reading about Norm’s Rare Guitar, i was lucky to finally visit the store on my first trip to LA. Mike and the whole team were fantastic. They welcomed me warmly and made my dream come true. This place is a must for every guitar and music lover. Much appreciated for the work of the entire team!

Incredible shop with dozens of exciting guitars and an ultra nice and friendly crew!!! Highly recommended!!! Tested the 52 Telly in the 2nd row over that 63ish BF Pro Reverb monster in the cabin - never played such an awesome machine before and would wish, we in Germany would have the same opportunity as LA'ans have here. Thx so much @Norman's for having & letting me!!! Greetings from Ollie / Germany

What a cool place, not only got to meet Norm but his entire staff was so welcoming and helpful, obviously hand picked. It is like going to a Guitar museum where someone is taking very good care of these magnificent works of art. Thank you Norm.

1 1/2 minute read👇🏽👇🏽 Today (05/05/26), ahead of the invitation extended (to me) by esteemed colleague- Greg Sinclair, Administrator of a FACEBOOK renowned Surf Group “TUBES”, today I went on a scouting mission. Relying on GOOGLE’S Siri, I arrived around 09:15 hrs m, to find business hours had been slightly rearranged at Norman’s Rare Guitar Shop. Not being one to waste time, in the same little strip mall (TOPEKA VENTURA PLAZA) I saw a coffee shop (PEET’S) and decided to treat myself to some (coffee), and I did. I went in, got hot black coffee & a Blueberry Muffin. Before realizing it, it was 11 am. So I mozied’on’over to NORMAN’s. The video I took, as I approached the guitar shop main door, will tell you more than words could ever say. Once I was in the guitar shop, I felt a nostalgic Deja-Vu pinching me. The same atmosphere, feel, sounds surrounded me like when I used to go to Sam Ash and other, now gone, guitar & Pawn shops. Be that as it may, I hope my photography will satisfy your curiosity of this scouting mission I went on today and as always … … thank you for stopping by! 05/06/26 … UPDATE👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 As promised, Greg Sinclair drove from Redondo Beach (I think) up to my place in North Hollywood, and picked me up. AS YOU RECALL. Greg has been inviting me to accompany him to go to NORMAN’S RARE GUITAR SHOP. We first had lunch on Venture Blvd at BLU JAM. It was very trendy for me, at least. Then we got to the guitar shop and Greg introduced me to Michael, whom you will see a short clip playing one of their guitars. Greg and I had a very satisfying visit at NORMAN’S, as we strolled around inside. We also met another guitarist who works there-Joey, I believe and if I’m wrong, I will correct my error. They have live music on certain days and as soon as I can get their schedule, I’ll share it! All in all, THANK YOU, GREG, for your considerate invitation, picking me up at home, treating me to a fabulous lunch at BLU JAM restaurant, a fun time at NORMAN’S RARE GUITARS, and best of all … your companionship.

The MECCA for musician around the world. If you dont know Norman's then you have been under rock. Amazing staff, amazing stories and history when you see the guitars they have available. If you are looking for a vintage guitar they are the authority to call first. Im very happy I got the opportunity to see the place in person.