Gifting a Guitar to Roberto at Norman's Rare Guitars 

This is the first time I've seen a shop asking someone to play in front of their establishment, and even giving them a guitar. Incredible stuff - well done.

We (my mom and I) are deeply moved and in tears for this beautiful act of love. We know Roberto for years. We’ve enjoyed his performances always “playing for the songs”, never showing off. We’ve seen him everywhere playing in San Fernando Valley. He is a very talented and kind man. He helped his poor family in Mexico even sent his son and daughter to University playing music in the street. One of those stories. What example !!! even through the saddens of lost a son in Washington a few years ago due to a random act of violence. Let’s help Robert !!!!! He is a good man.

Roberto is a real life musician. He's not doing it for fame, he doesn't want to be famous. He just plays music for the love of it. The way he picked up that Telecaster and in seconds made it his instrument, that's what it's all about. He deserves this guitar in every way. Well done Jack and Norman's Rare Guitars for their generosity. God bless you, Roberto.

Roberto needs his own RU-vid channel, he is really good! Could listen for hours to that tone.

Guys this is amazing thank you so much for your kindness !!

In this screwed up world, watching stuff like this makes me teary eyed…God Bless ALL of you guys!❤

This made me cry I’m 65 years old been playing drums since I was 9 you guys are awesome thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️👍

Beautiful to see there is still people like Roberto, like Jack, like the person who gifted Jack a guitar and like Norman. World needs more people like them.

"How Deep Is Your Love"...what a beautiful gesture Norm, Jack and team. He's a great player.

A lovely man who makes beautiful music. This is a great video. Thank you for what you have done to help Roberto. ❤

Roberto knows just when to make the strings ring a little longer or shorter..this is decades of playing...very talented for sure ..thanks Norm and Jack for gifting this man a quality guitar that he can enjoy for many years to come ..

He really is a splendid player. What a wonderful gesture. I wish Norm the best as well.

Thank You Norm and Jack and everyone at the shop for spreading the LOVE! Roberto is an amazing player and deserves a nice guitar...truly inspiring :-)

You can tell Norman and Jack have huge hearts and their faces show kindness, well done to you two classy decent human beings and congratulations to Roberto...well deserved and he plays the guitar beautifully 🙏❤

Jack's the man! Roberto is phenomenal. Norm made it all happen! God bless you all!

Roberto, keep on making people happy with your increcible talent. Jack, Jen, and Norm.... well done! Beautiful moment...

I want to hear him play more. He's definitely special. What a great thing to do. GOD BLESS YOU GUYS.

There is a young lady that takes lessons at a music store where I shop you could see the potential in her playing she had a acoustic guitar that the strings were 9 miles off the neck so her mom was trying to save up the money to buy her a new guitar electric guitar so I have so many and a lot of the guys that I jammed with when I first started playing, gave me stuff that they were not using anymore and thought that I would love so I have so many guitars and as we all know times are rough right now, so for Christmas, I gave the young lady one of my guitars to pay it forward just like everything that was done for me and watching your video brought back those warm memories of giving her that guitar. Thank you very much Norm.

Roberto killing it on "killing me softly" , thanks much to Norm for making this happen 🎸🎶

Roberto plays like an angel, simply beautiful. What a wonderful gesture by Jack gifting that wonderful guitar and Norm for having Roberto play in front of his store. We need more acts of kindness in this world, well done!!

I just want to say that Roberto is my generation type of guitar player whose play is clean 60s/70s pops and SO clean! TY Roberto you guys at Norms always come up with such great ways as you say “to pay forward.”Jack, God just smiled and the Angels just sang. No, it’s not your time yet Jack!

This is the best thing I've ever seen on RU-vid! As a musician I can appreciate how talented Roberto is. Thanks for making my Monday! PEACE ✌️

Legend. His touch, his feel, his tone. Love this so much. Well done boys, I could listen to him play all day every day. He played that guitar immediately like it was his. I bet this guy could play a shoe string and make it sound good.

I was walking up to the store when this was happening. It was incredible to see such a great act of generosity as my first thing I see visiting Norm's from the UK

That was just beautiful, I have tears in my eyes. Roberto's style is so relaxing, I find it hard to believe people like this are playing on the street and not in a studio.💖

Roberto has incredible feel and timing. Very tasteful player. You guys are absolutely awesome for gifting this guitar to Roberto.

Couldn't watch without crying , thank you @Normans Rare Guitars for supporting Roberto and all talented musicians around this shop

I've played in local cover bands for 30 years, in various venues, and this guy is so good that he should be playing in a band somewhere! He's so smooth! God bless him!

Way to go Norm and Jack. What a special thing to do! In these turbulent times, we need acts of kindness like this.

when Robert is playing it he was saying to himself, this feels like butter. He couldn’t believe it when they told him it was his . Awesome …

Нет , слов ! Очень душевно ! Спасибо Друг ! Привет из России !

Norm is a great man with a whole lot of love in his heart. What a champ!

Roberto is really a wonderful player, very tasteful vibrato, nice dynamics, I could listen to him all day.

His playing is great, and I’m so glad to see Norm looking so happy and healthy!

I've seen this guy play a nylon string guitar outside a bar/grill and he is an unbelievably talented musician ! When he plays other people's songs he puts his own little flair to it and it is a beautiful thing ! The way he plays can only be achieved by many many hours of playing and becoming one with instrument !

Norm and Jack are “da men!” Respect to both.

Well you have this grandpa in tears, what a beautiful act of kindness. How appropriate he is playing “killing me softly with his song” he plays amazing guitar. Thanks for sharing, Jack

I don't even have words for how cool this is. Especially in the crazy times we live in and with all the toxicity and anger, total respect for being a kind human being.

This video needs to be sent to Carlos Santana... He is always promoting really good musicians and I'm sure he would appreciate this! ✝️🙏❤️

That was such a really kind gesture of Love 💘 giving "Roberto that gorgeous 1952 Re-issue Fender Telecaster! God bless you all, and especially "Roberto" 😍✝☮ He can surely play! "🎸 Bet he can make a Gibson ES-335 sing like a bird🕊

You guys rock! That was incredibly nice of you! Much respect! :) Roberto is a beautiful player, he deserved this beauty!

Norm and Jack, it's people like you that make the music industry so special, that was one hell of a beautiful gesture! I buy old guitars, effects and amps, send the guitars to my guitar tech so he can work his magic while I clean up the amps and effects then I donate them to the foundation named after the gentleman who's picture is behind Roberto. It's become a rewarding hobby to say the least.

Being kind is the most revolutionary thing you could do.😎👍🎸

Well done Norm. Supporting musicians no matter their station in life is a good thing. BTW, this fellow is very talented. :)

Roberto’s smile while playing the great Telecaster says it all. Fantastic gift of love. Jeff in LA USA

Roberto has such beautiful touch and feel, his palming and vibrato is flawless. If ever there was a guitar player that deserved a great guitar it’s Roberto- awesome job fellas

What a blessing.Watching all the way from South Africa..I'm in tears😊😊

Mind blown, lol! He's a great guitarist...he needs recognition for sure🤟 May Roberto be blessed 💜🙌

It was a very beautiful gesture. Congratulations on the contribution you made in the life of this exceptional musician. I am here in Brazil accompanying each one of you... 🇧🇷🇧🇷👽👽❤️❤️ Rodrigo

That you've asked him to come to play in front of your store says two things to me: That you're a really nice person and that Roberto is a very talented guitar player. And now this... Wow... This is how the world should be. Thanks for what you did and most importantly, thanks for being what you are...

As a failed guitar player of 25 years, this guy blew me away with his playing - what a special thing to do for him, bravo!

What can I say? Kindness for a very deserving musician. Best wishes to all.

The guy is so genuine that he didn’t even realize how good the guitar is.

Been playing for 15 years my wife got breast cancer last year and to see that there's still in people gives me hope thank u

What a tremendous sense of style Roberto has! Wow! Really great musician!

Just one more reason the guys and gals at Norms are amazing!! Roberto has such a smooth style. I could listen to this gentleman all day! He deserves this guitar! Well done!

Why is this guy not famous? His touch and tone are fantastic!

Roberto plays so beautifully. His phrasing is other worldly

What a special gift. We need more people like Jack, Norm, and Robert in this world. Well done guys!

Hello Norm, Glad to see your health is progressing well. I just wanted to say that you folks are really something special, You guys get it, always so willing to pay it forward with out asking for anything in return. In a world filled with hate, despair and anguish, your actions let us know there is still hope in the world. You and your team are always such a fun loving bunch of kind hearted people. People such as yourselves make this world a better place. I can't say thank you enough. Enjoy your day, keep up the great work you Guyz are doing. PS, lemmo is the Man.....peace bruthu.

What a beautiful act of kindness Jack. I've always believed that it's not what you take out of life that counts but what you can give and put back into it. The smile on Roberto's face when he looked up at you towards the end of the video says it all. Well done mate!

Just saw this for the first time, this is so great! Just paying it forward is what it’s about and the music, of course. This man has the touch, love the way he caresses those notes, and the tone is fantastic!

Killing Me Softly was killer. This guy needs a channel. There's enough celebrity players coming in that could change this dude's course. Bonamassa comes to mind.

Argh, who's cutting the onions?! Jack, this is most definitely a beautiful act of kindness. YOU rock! Roberto is a gem! Go Roberto, we love you! 🇺🇸

You chaps are bloody marvellous. That was a very kind wonderful gesture. The look on his face was awesome, I can imagine how happy you made him,even brought a tear to my eyes. It’s great to see an act of real kindness is these grim times.

My God, is he gifted or what? Magnificent.

What a kind and generous act. It makes a difference, not only to Roberto but to everyone who knows about it! Thanks!

That's awesome Jack! I love it when musicians look out for one another like this. Roberto is very talented, tip the man if you see him playing. One last thing, please let Roberto play on a 'Guitar of the Day', that would be extra awesome!

Wow, this is outstanding! Very moving. Such a big heart Jack; and ditto to the original gifter. Bless you Roberto!

God Bless You Roberto Bring love to all who love 🎉 Music and healing .

Roberto is a very humble guy , he's a great player with a special touch . Jack well done brother !

Thank you guys! God Bless Norman and team for inspiring the world to play music and spread love!

Roberto is KILLIN' it !!!! He's SO good. Roberto asking if he can play it there at 7:00 is a show of humility that only a person with gratitude would question.

He makes the guitar sing every word with all the emotional accents. Just beautiful. And congratulations

That brought a tear to the eye and brightened my day at the same time. What a beautiful gesture Jack. Your a heck of a guy.

That was so awesome guys! Most guitar shops would probably chase people away from the front of their stores, but you encouraged and recognized how talented Roberto is, I don't think I've ever seen that before, bravo Norm's.

Wow 😮, beautiful playing by a humble gentleman and a wonderful act of kindness !!! ❤

That tele is a perfect match for his tone and style of playing. Sounds great

What an extremely kind gesture to a talented artists such as Roberto. What he needs, is a RU-vid channel were he's able to stream live for several hours a day. I for one would love hear him play. He'd be able to pick up tips and be making a living by what he loves doing the most and that is playing music for all of us to enjoy. Because the world needs to experience Roberto's talent. Could someone help him setup a RU-vid channel?

A wonderful act between people, who live the power of music and love and not only money and power!!!!!!!

That was really nice of them to do that, there are some good people left in this crazy world ,bless them ,😊

A fantastic gesture from the guys at Norms! Wow! And well deserved Roberto - you play so tasefully. Love it! A huge UP to Jack for donating this beautiful Tele. You guys Rock!

I could listen to him play all day….such a great touch and feel for the spirit of the songs 😊

He can sure play that Fender beautifully...tone touch everything..relaxed..fully deserves it!!!!

Watching this video reinstates my faith in humanity, that was really decent giving Roberto that beautiful Fender Telecaster, he’s a great player. Greetings from Australia.

This is absolutely beautiful. Much love to Jack and Norm and Roberto. Norm, great to see you bounce back. Live strong. God bless.

Man this is so nice guys, we need more of these random acts of kindness in today’s world! Only at Norman’s! Love you!

Guys, you're amazing, Thank you

Guys get used to their own guitars of many years, but I noticed him fall in love with that tele about half way through the song when he really started to relax into it. Awesome gift for a talented player.

the most soulful player i have heard in 30 years

Norm does so much for the guitar community. Not just for all the customers that come into the store, for the guys that he hires that go on to do great things, but for everyone and for all. Amazing video and amazing guitar playing from Roberto!

Beautiful absolute beautiful! There really is nothing else that needs to be said. For this guy to do that for this man and for Norman to support it and show love is first class my friend first class.

most straight musicians are very deserving, bless them 👍

tears on my end...I personally don't see this often..so special

I have tears in my eyes here in NH!!! Best video I’ve seen on here yet!!!!! Love!

Roberto comes home: His wife: "you bought ANOTHER guitar?! Roberto: "someone just gave it to me, I swear!"

He made that guitar sing love his playing 🎉

What a heart warming video, Norm & Jack. Talk about an act of random kindness. Bless you both.

Geez what a nice sound this guy gets

These are the type of actions that still give me hope for the world. Thank you Jack and Norm. Roberto ere’s un gran talento hermano