Orianthi and Richie Sambora Visit Norman's Rare Guitars | Guitar World

Awhile back, Orianthi and former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora visited Norman's Rare Guitars on Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana, California.

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