Pawn Stars: RARE EXPENSIVE GUITAR MADE MUSIC HISTORY (Season 8) | History

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    An extremely rare 1960s Stratocaster Guitar, played on many world-renowned songs, is appraised by Rick for a pretty penny, in this clip from Season 8, "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service". #PawnStars #RickHarrison
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  • @PawnStars
    @PawnStars  4 роки тому +245

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  • @veergujral6517
    @veergujral6517 4 роки тому +1696

    This guy is 50 times more famous and more important than he portrays himself to be. I can’t believe he just causally mentions “oh yes I did the James Bond theme with this guitar”. That right there is true modesty and humility. What an absolute legend!

    • @colinhumphrey7833
      @colinhumphrey7833 4 роки тому +5

      but he did not !

    • @mumbles215
      @mumbles215 3 роки тому +14

      It’s the old “stiff upper lip” thing. You won’t see the English the sweat, and they don’t boast, not the common folk

    • @sensiblynumb
      @sensiblynumb 3 роки тому +16

      He states in an interview with Fender that he didn't even use a Strat for the Bond Theme because he was awaiting an insurance claim because his Fender was stolen. Search: Fender Exclusive with Guitarist Vic Flick

    • @JoelPlay
      @JoelPlay 3 роки тому +19

      @@colinhumphrey7833 He did, he is the one who played it, he might have not been the original creator of it, but he still played the theme.

    • @colinhumphrey7833
      @colinhumphrey7833 3 роки тому +13

      @@JoelPlay Yes Vic Flick played The James Bond theme but not on that Strat, saw him say in an interview that he recorded it on a Semi Acoustic !

  • @rvgdustin1670
    @rvgdustin1670 2 роки тому +353

    You see him touch the guitar, giving it a light tap at the last part before agreeing. That's him silently giving his partner a silent goodbye. Sends chills down my spine.

    • @markrosenquist8259
      @markrosenquist8259 Рік тому +11

      So true. Not gonna lie I felt that one.

    • @umayv33nus50
      @umayv33nus50 Рік тому +5

      A year later sold it at auction for 25k lol

    • @FoardenotFord
      @FoardenotFord Рік тому +3

      Good catch - very sweet moment. It’s like he’s passing it on to the next player, the next musical journey.

    • @giodiperna3484
      @giodiperna3484 Рік тому +1

      So glad to see that someone felt my same emotion🥺 but I still don't understand why selling it :(

    • @josuke014
      @josuke014 11 місяців тому +1

      How did a small touch on a guitar give u chills lol. People gets chills over anything now?

  • @bogdansonnenwirth5609
    @bogdansonnenwirth5609 4 роки тому +3339

    **Gets 55k cash** yeah I'll just go out and drink some beer with the wife. What a legend

    • @StukaSteven
      @StukaSteven 4 роки тому +109

      Hes probably already loaded man I mean he did it all

    • @FrankieYLosMatadoresOficial
      @FrankieYLosMatadoresOficial 4 роки тому +31

      I know, im surprised he didnt say snort some coke

    • @lcamacho398
      @lcamacho398 4 роки тому +49

      According to celebrity networth and rockstar networth, the guy is worth half a million dollars. I thought it would be more with everything he has done

    • @jazzsounds8159
      @jazzsounds8159 4 роки тому +22

      Classic, me and the wife go grab a 🍺🍺

    • @danielaramburo7648
      @danielaramburo7648 4 роки тому +42

      It would be funny if he said “I’m gonna go buy some cocaine and find me a hookers. The retirement home will be rocking all night.”

  • @venderstrat
    @venderstrat 4 роки тому +625

    The way he touched his Strat before he accepted the offer brought tears to my eyes.

  • @UdupiShopLocal
    @UdupiShopLocal 3 роки тому +305

    Vik Flick is such a gentleman. So distinguished, yet humble, courteous, polished and classy. A generation that had class.

    • @egyptology22
      @egyptology22 Рік тому +2

      Something that Americans can't understand

    • @jstnxprsn
      @jstnxprsn 2 місяці тому +1

      R.I.P. Vic Flick. The greatest guitarist, nobody has ever heard of.

    • @treefrog1956
      @treefrog1956 3 дні тому +1

      @@lhasaroadrat9374 Can you give an example?

    • @treefrog1956
      @treefrog1956 3 дні тому +1

      @ Thanks. Might be an idea to delete that comment.

    • @lhasaroadrat9374
      @lhasaroadrat9374 3 дні тому

      @@treefrog1956 ok

  • @coldturkey5333
    @coldturkey5333 4 роки тому +1329

    “Hey Rick, how you doing today ?”
    wow I have no idea, let me call in the expert

    • @ElTeeger
      @ElTeeger 4 роки тому +4

      ColdTurkey 😂

    • @sturrrdy
      @sturrrdy 4 роки тому +23

      *calls his therapist*

    • @coldturkey5333
      @coldturkey5333 4 роки тому +7

      generation stupid Well Rick, let me get some examples that I have here on file and we will go from there

    • @jbscotchman
      @jbscotchman 4 роки тому +1

      🤣

    • @dj_g1boi_518
      @dj_g1boi_518 4 роки тому +7

      Uno he takes all the risk

  • @ianseymour4066
    @ianseymour4066 4 роки тому +534

    When he pats the guitar before the hand shake, I can't even imagine the emotions going through his head.

    • @allsic
      @allsic 4 роки тому +21

      i noticed the same...

    • @glueforall
      @glueforall 4 роки тому +19

      Tender moment. Poignant. Glad you caught that too, and respected the sentiment behind it.

    • @CanoeBoi
      @CanoeBoi 4 роки тому +5

      Actually made me cry, I remebered going through the same thing when I had to sell my drum. But it was after 10 years, I can't imagine the feeling after all these years..
      Great man.

    • @dickgoesinya9419
      @dickgoesinya9419 4 роки тому +2

      Money Talks!

    • @samuelluciano6708
      @samuelluciano6708 3 роки тому +4

      He’s retiring and he absolutely doesn’t need the money based on the royalties he probably gets

  • @joshuabradshaw5270
    @joshuabradshaw5270 4 роки тому +2022

    The appraiser wanted to shake his hand SOOOO bad.

    • @audrab27
      @audrab27 4 роки тому +30

      Or hug him lol

    • @moneyflowlikeaslitwrist
      @moneyflowlikeaslitwrist 4 роки тому +54

      He did. 4:21

    • @johncloois3301
      @johncloois3301 4 роки тому +14

      This is a repeat before CoVID-19 would have any widespread governmental coverage concerning them unless they delt with foreign affairs.

    • @AkronKid330
      @AkronKid330 4 роки тому +2

      You saw that? 😂

    • @BIGWINSPORTS
      @BIGWINSPORTS 4 роки тому

      @@johncloois3301 i thought so

  • @rapidfirerob4
    @rapidfirerob4 2 місяці тому +59

    RIP Vic. Thank you for all the great playing on so many songs.

    • @chr970
      @chr970 2 місяці тому +1

      I just read that. I’ve seen this clip before, it’s one of my favourites. Jesse (sp?) was really respectful and kind. Vic acted like a real gentleman, and Rick didn’t low ball or insult.

    • @Chafflives
      @Chafflives 2 місяці тому +1

      Apparently, it sold at auction for $25,000 in 2014. What a steal. What a gentleman. I will now always associate that James Bond theme with him.

  • @chathuranuwan126
    @chathuranuwan126 3 роки тому +140

    Never seen a guy this humble, a true legend

    • @reubenisaac702
      @reubenisaac702 Рік тому +2

      And compare it to the pop star today with one hit single. They think they own the world.

    • @raingirlcat2245
      @raingirlcat2245 Рік тому +1

      @@reubenisaac702 tell that to Rihanna and Bieber

    • @raingirlcat2245
      @raingirlcat2245 Рік тому +1

      @@reubenisaac702 most pop stars have more than one hit btw

    • @IamSkullrules
      @IamSkullrules Рік тому

      he's also held under contract with many NDA's he signed years ago, I hope he writes a book that would blow the Beatles myth wide open, and prove to the world what frauds the Beatles were

  • @DavidV112523
    @DavidV112523 4 роки тому +1426

    This guy has so many accomplishments, you can tell he’s uncomfortable talking/ bragging about them.

    • @AegisNova
      @AegisNova 4 роки тому +103

      Let me show you my partial list. :pulls out 36 pages: 😳

    • @MattHamann89
      @MattHamann89 4 роки тому +5

      Brian Esposito Lol

    • @DavidV112523
      @DavidV112523 4 роки тому +33

      Brian Esposito only to prove the usage of the guitar on the tracks he’s been featured on. If he didn’t have that list with him, the value would have been substantially less. If I bought the guitar for 55k, I’d like to know why I’m spending that kind of money on it. Then I read that list and say, “that’s why”

    • @AegisNova
      @AegisNova 4 роки тому +3

      David A Velasquez Yes, I understand he was providing provenance. 👍🏼

    • @AegisNova
      @AegisNova 4 роки тому +3

      David A Velasquez Indubitably! 😉

  • @starchild6347
    @starchild6347 4 роки тому +777

    As a guitarist myself, I'm sure it must have been so hard to let that guitar go, regardless of the money.
    But, it's also the realisation at some point, that we aren't around forever and we are merely custodians for the materialistic things we hold dear.
    God bless Vic Flick an 83 year old legend....enjoy your cold beer sir.

    • @albertjoachim8334
      @albertjoachim8334 4 роки тому +18

      I was thinking about that, such an important and soulful guitar but still I guess he had to get rid of it. I find it kind of sad to have lost something that cherishable

    • @dciccantelli
      @dciccantelli 4 роки тому +10

      It's got a great story to tell. But one of the things that bugged me as I look at it was that it doesn't have the original bridge pickup. Wish he hadn't made that modification. It probably cost him some $$ too.

    • @MrSoulman74
      @MrSoulman74 4 роки тому +6

      @@dciccantelli We don't know how long that bridge pick up has been on there but no doubt it was part of his sound, and that in part is why he got as much as he did for it.

    • @kman-mi7su
      @kman-mi7su 4 роки тому +9

      Agreed, as a bassist, I'm waiting for John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin to bring in his 1962 Fender Jazz bass that he played throughout Zep days and still uses. Not holding my breath though he's got children and grandkids. I'll bet they'll inherit it.

    • @marzzz1
      @marzzz1 4 роки тому +3

      @@MrSoulman74 If anything, I would think that the "mini humbucker" in the bridge would actually decrease the value a bit, because it wasn't the original. Not sure when a humbucker designed for a Strat was invented, but I imagine it was well into the 1980's

  • @dvincentblack
    @dvincentblack 4 роки тому +472

    "you're sort of a rockstar, that's my quandary." Rick, you are a sleaze for saying that to that man.

    • @MrTehnoobshowfan
      @MrTehnoobshowfan 4 роки тому +8

      dvincentblack but I mean, you tag that guitar as rick flick’s not a lot of people know who he is. I didnt before this video. He’s gotta sell it at a crazy price using his name. Its not Jimi Hendrix, SRV, or Steve Vai it’s rick flick. 😂

    • @dvincentblack
      @dvincentblack 4 роки тому +39

      @@MrTehnoobshowfan He is an absolute legend amongst us musicians! Have you ever heard of another group of people called The Wrecking Crew?
      Anyhoo, Rick has about as much tact as an alligator. Lol. No class. Peace. D

    • @markg2494
      @markg2494 4 роки тому +5

      Without tattoos Rick needed to bring in an expert to verify rock royalty.

    • @jeffriddle7227
      @jeffriddle7227 4 роки тому +17

      He's a rock star TO the rock stars

    • @alanlevesque7180
      @alanlevesque7180 4 роки тому +4

      @@dvincentblack Glenn Campbell was part of the wrecking crew. 👍

  • @andrewfields8556
    @andrewfields8556 3 роки тому +191

    Vic Flick is extremely humble man... He could have said so much more than he actually did, very quiet about his accomplishments.

  • @Tristan0227
    @Tristan0227 Рік тому +55

    This guy has no idea how important to music he really is. His humbleness is incredible!

    • @djizzah
      @djizzah 11 місяців тому

      im 63 and as a little boy I distinctly remember that guitar playing to Ringo walking in the beatles cartoon

  • @EricBlackmonGuitar
    @EricBlackmonGuitar 4 роки тому +643

    THAT was just cool. Now I have to go look up Vic Flick.

    • @Akman006
      @Akman006 4 роки тому +6

      Exactly the same thing I did lol 😂

    • @lucienvandegaart3611
      @lucienvandegaart3611 4 роки тому +9

      That ax is worth 100+ k just on historical ez in 20 more years. Get all the info while flick still ticks

    • @Eppietrap
      @Eppietrap 4 роки тому

      Me too!!!!

    • @DameonJessey
      @DameonJessey 4 роки тому +11

      @@lucienvandegaart3611 The guitar sold at a 2014 auction for $25,000. The store took a bath on that buy.

    • @fabianafaabianarafaela6843
      @fabianafaabianarafaela6843 4 роки тому

      FABNA FABNA

  • @pearcey1113
    @pearcey1113 4 роки тому +522

    He really did play James Bond theme
    Victor Harold Flick
    Vic Flick. Victor Harold Flick (born 14 May 1937) is an English guitarist, best known for playing the guitar riff in the "James Bond Theme".

    • @gimmedemdigits6040
      @gimmedemdigits6040 4 роки тому +29

      Jesus this guy is so cool

    • @sonyahao7814
      @sonyahao7814 4 роки тому +20

      Rick lost 30000, US $ in auction tho, the guitar was sold out at just 25000 US $.

    • @FrankieYLosMatadoresOficial
      @FrankieYLosMatadoresOficial 4 роки тому +3

      @@sonyahao7814 where did you found this info?

    • @davidkastin4240
      @davidkastin4240 4 роки тому +6

      @@sonyahao7814 I don't believe that for a second.

    • @nickmoir3450
      @nickmoir3450 4 роки тому +6

      David Kastin It’s true, sold on JuliensLive Action for $25,000 on December 5th 2014

  • @lucillewest3489
    @lucillewest3489 3 роки тому +19

    I love how he is so modest and so very English about the whole situation, one of my favorite PS clips

  • @victorwho744
    @victorwho744 4 роки тому +60

    This episode is one of my favorites. Vic is such a legend. So many great songs he played on, wow!

  • @JB19504
    @JB19504 11 місяців тому +2

    Rick Beato just did a video on the James Bond theme and mentioned Vic Flick. I saw this video about a year ago and as soon as Rick mentioned Vic, I came back here and also posted the link on Rick's video on You Tube.

  • @edgarlee2802
    @edgarlee2802 4 роки тому +78

    As soon as he said his name Vic Flick my jaw dropped. One of the unsung heroes of popular music.

    • @mijorchard6206
      @mijorchard6206 4 роки тому +7

      @chris rocco Better known in the UK (and to people of an older generation). I actually recognised him before they said who it was.

    • @mijorchard6206
      @mijorchard6206 4 роки тому +1

      @chris rocco Yeah, pretty much.

  • @ThePauseMenuVlog
    @ThePauseMenuVlog 4 роки тому +1178

    This should be in a museum. Not sold to a pawn shop

    • @ianhorton3469
      @ianhorton3469 4 роки тому +103

      daniel Goad This should be played. Not behind some glass

    • @siler7
      @siler7 4 роки тому +21

      It's his, not yours.

    • @KutWrite
      @KutWrite 4 роки тому +14

      Daniel: At auction it could well be bought by a museum, collector or well known musician.

    • @bowenwheatley9508
      @bowenwheatley9508 4 роки тому +11

      I mean ricks pawn shop is kinda a museum

    • @reh3884
      @reh3884 4 роки тому +3

      Good thing it's not your decision.

  • @FreddieLeeFroth
    @FreddieLeeFroth 4 роки тому +24

    This guitar was played on hundreds of records but the guitar Vic Flick used for the James Bond Theme Tune sessions was a Clifford Essex Paragon Deluxe with DeArmond 1000 Rhythm Chief pickup. I recommend his book, "Vic Flick Guitarman - from James Bond to the Beatles and Beyond ... there are some great stories and insights into his life and experiences.

  • @Truegeeza
    @Truegeeza 3 роки тому +19

    This man must be one of the most humble man i have ever seen in Pawn Stars, RESPECT !

  • @grahamsowerby6087
    @grahamsowerby6087 4 роки тому +45

    Considering what he has contributed to music and how famous he could be, what a change to see someone who isn't full of themselves!
    Great bloke!!

  • @KentuckyWindage22
    @KentuckyWindage22 4 роки тому +171

    Guy walks into Rick's pawn shop and asks, "do you have a public restroom"?
    Rick ; "let me call my buddy. He knows all about that kind of stuff".

    • @ROcKeRDaN98
      @ROcKeRDaN98 4 роки тому +2

      Kentucky Windage 22 😂😂😂

  • @threeleggedman
    @threeleggedman 4 роки тому +235

    They should have plugged it in and had him play a little.

    • @Brusko661
      @Brusko661 4 роки тому +11

      yeah and do the james bond

    • @techfreak244
      @techfreak244 4 роки тому +6

      @@Brusko661 that would have gotten copyrighted

    • @edwardspaccarelli5944
      @edwardspaccarelli5944 4 роки тому

      Exactly!

    • @ericoberlies7537
      @ericoberlies7537 4 роки тому +8

      Maybe they asked ahead of time, and he didn’t want to. Maybe he doesn’t play anymore. I’ve known a few people where that’s the case. I don’t always understand it, but it’s true.

    • @Wahian1
      @Wahian1 4 роки тому +3

      kerpital they clearly did plug it in and try it. But the lead to the guitar keeps appearing and disappearing with the amount of editing going on.

  • @skaf9587
    @skaf9587 3 роки тому +6

    Surely Sothebys Auction would have been the appropriate place to sell this guitar. I can’t understand how Rick only got $25,000 at auction, I mean who auctioned it a car yard?

  • @mennohuisman7612
    @mennohuisman7612 2 місяці тому +3

    Vic passed away Thursday 14th of November 2024, absolute legend. Rest in peace Mr. Vic Flick ...

  • @ralphadamo1857
    @ralphadamo1857 10 місяців тому +2

    Vic Flick is one of the greatest studio musicians of all time. Everyone knows his work, just from the James Bond Theme alone. And who can forget his masterful last chord of the James Bond Theme--which musicians today call the "James Bond chord," also known as the "spy chord" or the "007 chord". It's an E minor major 9 chord with an unresolved, dissonant quality. The chord is E-G-B-D#-F#, which is made up of the root note (E), a minor third (G), a perfect fifth (B), a major seventh (D#), and a major ninth (F#).

    • @tony17112acst
      @tony17112acst 8 місяців тому

      Instead of the major 7th, it's a 6th, I'm pretty sure.

  • @rocket81ful
    @rocket81ful 4 роки тому +71

    I could not let go of something like that, There's so much history there, A beautiful 61 strat,

    • @gabrielramos2238
      @gabrielramos2238 4 роки тому +2

      Well he needed the money, and he probably had many more of em at home

    • @robertbaker3174
      @robertbaker3174 4 роки тому

      I was born in 57 and had a brother in-law who's Brother had a 57 just like that and pristine. No history like this one. Wow?

    • @ChrisLazarides
      @ChrisLazarides 4 роки тому +1

      Yes Rod , but nobody lives for ever it’s go to let go at the end and the new owner will continue to honor a legent

  • @babayaga1767
    @babayaga1767 4 роки тому +101

    here's a 36 page partial list of the records i played on.
    legend

  • @audiophileman7047
    @audiophileman7047 4 роки тому +22

    "You're kinda of a rock star." Vick Flick is the man! I'd love to have that guitar and especially the play list of the songs played on it! 👍💖🎸😎

  • @jvictortorreblanca
    @jvictortorreblanca 2 місяці тому +6

    RIP Vic Flick 😢 a gentleman and a king among guitar players…a great person who left us. Today, the world is a little bit worse than yesterday

  • @diabolical6851
    @diabolical6851 3 роки тому +8

    The expert is very polite and respectful. I love his humble gesture. ❤❤❤

  • @RLeem7b5
    @RLeem7b5 4 роки тому +190

    For anyone curious, Rick took a HUGE hit on this when he sold it at auction as it only sold for $26,000

    • @JuicyCouture111111
      @JuicyCouture111111 4 роки тому +22

      Robin Lee he does take risks haha

    • @icarus4631
      @icarus4631 4 роки тому +11

      How can I know about the actions? Are they filmed?

    • @seriouxsound4934
      @seriouxsound4934 4 роки тому +2

      26k xd,and how much was the tax ?

    • @BLITZKRIEG1
      @BLITZKRIEG1 4 роки тому +3

      good

    • @timacorn2536
      @timacorn2536 4 роки тому +39

      looks like that "expert" isn't coming back anytime soon 😂

  • @djizzah
    @djizzah 4 роки тому +15

    thats your english gentleman right there, humble guy with an amazing career and beautiful guitar

  • @RandomGuy-ej9gr
    @RandomGuy-ej9gr 4 роки тому +453

    Guy: I’ve found the holy grail!
    Rick: I can give you 5 bucks and a used condom and I’m taking all the risk here.

    • @hemmeligavokado8156
      @hemmeligavokado8156 4 роки тому

      Copied

    • @fishingwithharrie
      @fishingwithharrie 4 роки тому +5

      He did take the risk and lost huge.

    • @georgebrown7906
      @georgebrown7906 4 роки тому

      🤣😂🤣😂🤣

    • @rayjingloryproductions3770
      @rayjingloryproductions3770 4 роки тому +2

      @@fishingwithharrie I remember that episode.
      Rick had it at Auction and he made something like HALF of what he paid for it.
      I was totally -- SHOCKED -- at the outcome.
      I could not BELIEVE it went so cheap given the PEDIGREE this thing has.

    • @shatelleperry6881
      @shatelleperry6881 4 роки тому

      This made me LOL!!

  • @timbomba9478
    @timbomba9478 2 місяці тому +10

    Sadly, Vic passed away today. At 87 years.

  • @ebenclukey7293
    @ebenclukey7293 4 роки тому +81

    It's not about if Vic is a rock star. It's about the number of iconic songs this guitar appears on. The guitar itself is the rock star.

    • @GnomeChomsky9999
      @GnomeChomsky9999 2 роки тому +3

      I guess, maybe for collectors, but I could care less who played a guitar when I buy one. So it all depends on the current market state for collectible guitars..
      Edit: after a quick google search for example a year later in 2014 it sold at auction for $25k. So Rick took a hit on this purchase…

    • @ebenclukey7293
      @ebenclukey7293 5 місяців тому

      @@GnomeChomsky9999 You don't care where it was played. That's why you wouldn't buy it. Serious collectors do care. And a bad idea not to place a reserve on a fifty five thousand dollar investment.

  • @guitarzan73
    @guitarzan73 4 роки тому +63

    "Id like to get $70,000"
    Rick-"Look,I can give you a used chopstick & a bag of marbles-thats the best I can do"

    • @thefacelessasmrtist468
      @thefacelessasmrtist468 3 роки тому +3

      “And I’m taking all the risk”

    • @bobg4666
      @bobg4666 3 роки тому

      If it makes you feel better, Rick actually lost a ton of money on this purchase. It only brought $25,000 at the auction they put it in.

    • @mattsiegel2943
      @mattsiegel2943 3 роки тому

      @@bobg4666 how do u know? thats cool info

    • @bobg4666
      @bobg4666 3 роки тому

      @@mattsiegel2943 I read in it an article some where. They put in an auction and it only brought $25,000. But all the Pawn Shop loses are tax deductible so in the end it’s not much of a loss I suppose.

  • @cloujitsu
    @cloujitsu 4 роки тому +18

    I’m amazed that the expert wasn’t complaining about the bridge pickup being not original. They really saw the value in the records that the guitar has been on, really cool.

    • @rallypoint1
      @rallypoint1 3 роки тому +1

      I am sure he noticed that Seymour Duncan “Hot Rails” humbucker but I think the original PU was in that bag on the side. That action seem SUPER high. They should have made sure that truss rod was functional.

    • @squeezeaperol
      @squeezeaperol 2 роки тому +1

      @@rallypoint1 action was really high indeed! And the humbucker... Why? It wasn't "original" anymore, even if it was a stunning piece!

  • @ARexha08
    @ARexha08 2 роки тому +3

    5:16 when he taps the guitar 4-5 times means its hurting his soul to sell something so important to him for that price, then that brief little pause after is him imagining all the stuff he has accomplished with that guitar which leads him to sell it at the price he didn’t really want to but i guess he needed the money thats when he shakes ricks hands with no words basically signifying ( it is what it is )
    Man this guy is so humble doesn’t even act like he’s an important role model when he’s accomplished 37 pages top to bottom of success. God bless this mans soul.

    • @ObiJohnKenobi67
      @ObiJohnKenobi67 Рік тому

      I doubt he really needs the money considering his royalties, most likely he’s rather give it a new home and get paid for it rather than let it collect dust in his house.

  • @jimmygillard
    @jimmygillard 2 місяці тому +2

    Rest in peace Vic. An unknown legend. Wouldn't have heard of him without Pawn Stars.

    • @MediaArchive2-z9f
      @MediaArchive2-z9f 2 місяці тому

      He was in loads of James Bond documentaries too.

  • @NoahGrace44
    @NoahGrace44 2 місяці тому +2

    Rest in piece Vic Flick🕊️
    You will be missed greatly

  • @nathyatta
    @nathyatta 4 роки тому +13

    What an amazingly humble man! This was amazing to watch!

  • @delanodegenie6970
    @delanodegenie6970 4 роки тому +21

    Vic Flick was born and raised in the same town as me in England... He is literally the most famous person to come from our town which is a tiny place!! 😂
    He's still alive I believe.

  • @soulassassin0g
    @soulassassin0g 3 роки тому +94

    Rick: "You're sort of a rockstar."
    No, Rick, he IS a rockstar. That's like calling you a "sort of a lowballer", when we all know you ARE a lowballer.

    • @fkillah
      @fkillah 3 роки тому +2

      Best comment

    • @rubenmartinez12
      @rubenmartinez12 3 роки тому +1

      Hit that one on the head.

    • @shawnjarman9860
      @shawnjarman9860 2 роки тому

      Well, except most offers are no where near lowballing!

  • @brtecson
    @brtecson Місяць тому +1

    He will be remembered as a talented, humble gentlemen forever. Rest in peace Vic😌

  • @NeoOttomanism
    @NeoOttomanism 2 місяці тому +1

    Rest in peace Mr. Vic Flick. Your music will live on forever…

  • @naughtscribe
    @naughtscribe 2 місяці тому +3

    RIP Vic Flick. Another great player passed into legend.

  • @Proud-pop
    @Proud-pop 4 роки тому +19

    The humble attitude of this old dude is refreshing compared to the in your face, look at me, I'm the best etc.
    ...a literal scholar of electric guitar...nice.

  • @shawncoon5283
    @shawncoon5283 4 роки тому +1313

    It’s horrible a man with the history he has, has to sell his guitar.

    • @N2YTA
      @N2YTA 4 роки тому +104

      That's what I thought. If only the legends he worked with could chip in and give him the money he needs and let him keep his guitar.

    • @JedNadin
      @JedNadin 4 роки тому +354

      At that age he’s probably more happy to hang out with his wife and play one of his other guitars when he feels like it. He’s lived a life and left a dent. Time to relax.

    • @markg2494
      @markg2494 4 роки тому +118

      He probably has many more valuable guitars in his collection. He's stoked he got 55k.

    • @kjaze
      @kjaze 4 роки тому +42

      @@markg2494 I bet you're right, but that was still hard to watch.

    • @iamanovercomer3253
      @iamanovercomer3253 4 роки тому +10

      Especially to someone who doesn't care less about it

  • @RobertVincentMusic
    @RobertVincentMusic 15 днів тому +1

    Vic was a class act. Sad that he recently passed away. May he RIP.

  • @dannypembroke2372
    @dannypembroke2372 9 місяців тому +1

    How absolutely ENGLISH is this guy? Makes me proud. Humble soul. Wonderful accomplishments. Imagine being him at the cinema hearing his Stratocaster blowing everyone away and just sitting there quietly. What a guy. I’m a guitarist. That must have been a real heart wrenching walk away from that beautiful legendary guitar.

  • @davidratliff807
    @davidratliff807 4 роки тому +9

    What a legend of a guitarist. Wow, what a find!

  • @228Brendon
    @228Brendon 4 роки тому +36

    It’s actually sad when legends let their guitars go like that.

    • @threeleggedman
      @threeleggedman 4 роки тому +1

      True. A guy like him should be buying vintage guitars, not selling them! Keep it in the family.

    • @charlespatrick1572
      @charlespatrick1572 4 роки тому +2

      The guy is getting on in years. The money will keep him entertained for a while, more than the guitar. Beside, he probably has a bunch more guitars at home that also played on those gigs.

    • @sdk4073
      @sdk4073 3 роки тому

      Exactly. That's something your children should inherit.

    • @sergeantmasson3669
      @sergeantmasson3669 3 роки тому

      @@charlespatrick1572 Yes, Vic Flick had several.

  • @danieledwards1422
    @danieledwards1422 2 роки тому +4

    As he pat's it one last time you could almost feel a tear in his eye's...well done chap...

  • @KINGPRANKTHEORIGINAL
    @KINGPRANKTHEORIGINAL 10 місяців тому +1

    He patted that guitar before silently shaking Ricks hand in agreement, he didn’t want to sell that guitar, he obviously needed the money. I felt for him there.

  • @storytimewithunclebill1998
    @storytimewithunclebill1998 2 роки тому +5

    Dude was a humble sort. Seems he did a lot and got around. Got some good money too. Was fun to watch. Great video

  • @WhyNotTruth
    @WhyNotTruth 4 роки тому +28

    The infamous Vic Flic disaster purchase! lol

  • @Blahblahyah
    @Blahblahyah 4 роки тому +114

    My heart hurts. I wish he didn’t need to sell a huge piece of his life.

    • @DJayAce4
      @DJayAce4 4 роки тому +2

      Well but we don't know the full context on why. He's getting older, maybe it's time to let someone else cherish it. Maybe the $ will go towards his grand kids college, which would be incredibly worth it. Imagine the history he's built up with that guitar and to top it off, as a result it pays for his grand kids college, that's the ultimate good bye present if you ask me. Idk, I'd say he probably had a very legitimate reason for selling it, I'm sure it was thoroughly thought over before making the decision.

    • @Blahblahyah
      @Blahblahyah 4 роки тому +7

      Jason W well. We do know. That guitar sold at auction in 2014 for 25k lol

    • @plague46
      @plague46 4 роки тому +1

      @Kuletzkie guelas Not just capitalism is to blame, but modern society in its entirety

    • @mexicanassdude7223
      @mexicanassdude7223 4 роки тому +4

      Jim Beau better he sells it cause when he passes away it well be passed on to some one to the family and they would probably give it away or sell it for alot less than its real value and THAT would hurt alot more.

    • @MatheusLB2009
      @MatheusLB2009 4 роки тому +2

      He probably didn't mind. "I think my wife and i will pop a beer or two to celebrate". Also the guy played in an Oscar Ceremony and plenty of famous films so i dont think he was running outta cash

  • @hoohoomcdoodleman1238
    @hoohoomcdoodleman1238 4 роки тому +39

    Even for $55k. You could see...he didn’t want to let it go completely. Lots of memories on that instrument. Near priceless I’m sure.

    • @neilsun2521
      @neilsun2521 3 роки тому +1

      Although he said afterwards that he was expecting to get offered 30-35k.

  • @FoardenotFord
    @FoardenotFord Рік тому +3

    This is one of my favorite deals in the show. Vic Flick is such a class act, and so humble. The only thing that would have made this scene better is if they showed Vic playing the guitar a bit.

  • @TonioZ
    @TonioZ 2 місяці тому +3

    Rest in peace Vic !

  • @jerrytidmore9485
    @jerrytidmore9485 4 роки тому +8

    Sweet!! But I would bet that MR Flick has a couple Hendrix owned and signed strats, alongside a couple Page signed Gibson's and lord only knows what else. This was probably one of his lower end guitars.

  • @sabrinalines8904
    @sabrinalines8904 4 роки тому +256

    He lost 38k re-selling this guitar, Rick got Goldfingered.

    • @Kelvinpierre99
      @Kelvinpierre99 4 роки тому +4

      Sabrina Hallt source? Im intressed

    • @MrInsomniac19
      @MrInsomniac19 4 роки тому +14

      @@Kelvinpierre99 If you read Vic Filck's Wikpeida page it says was sold for $25,000 at auction - but it is Wiki so have to take it with a pinch of salt

    • @timbrwolf1121
      @timbrwolf1121 4 роки тому +28

      I saw someone complaining on one of vics videos that rick didn't ask vic to sign it when he bought it. Probably would have sold for even more

    • @jbscotchman
      @jbscotchman 4 роки тому +10

      Goldfingered lol

    • @Supervillain725
      @Supervillain725 4 роки тому +4

      Auctions are never a sure thing.

  • @A.76-v4z
    @A.76-v4z 4 роки тому +65

    When he tapped the guitar it was kinda sad letting go to a something that was been with you for a lifetime

    • @studogable
      @studogable 4 роки тому +4

      I got that, too. That guitar was his life.

    • @bctesla
      @bctesla 4 роки тому

      Yea. It’s a bummer he needed the money and had to sell it .

  • @DougCanney1
    @DougCanney1 4 роки тому +47

    Flick is a beast! He’s been around a long time and deserves all the recognition that’s evaded him. I think he likes not being a huge star. Really nice guy too.

  • @paulcrowder
    @paulcrowder Рік тому +6

    “I take all the risk.” People give Rick a lot of flak for that phrase, but this guitar is a good example of why purchases can be so risky. He bought it for $55k and sold it at auction for $25k, a $30k loss.

    • @ciaranfahy4689
      @ciaranfahy4689 9 місяців тому

      I seen that why was that tho I wonder

  • @CatalinaThePirate
    @CatalinaThePirate 4 роки тому +5

    I saw this show when it aired, and couldn't believe Rick had never heard of Vic Flick! Sad to see him willing to sell his guitar. I imagine he's got more guitars, but still...

  • @WATCH-IT-BUSTER
    @WATCH-IT-BUSTER Рік тому +2

    That guitar is arguably the most heard musical instrument in history.

  • @darrenmacfarlane8050
    @darrenmacfarlane8050 2 місяці тому +3

    RIP, Vic Flick.

  • @NelsonMontana1234
    @NelsonMontana1234 4 роки тому +28

    I actually teared up when he shook his hand. Letting go of a part of your life...and something that is part of so many people's life...that's tough. Then again, he may have played on all those songs, but who knows if it was with THAT guitar. Still, any 61 strat, is worth about 40K.

    • @killianoconnor
      @killianoconnor 3 роки тому +3

      I mean at his age with all those accomplishments i would definitely sell the guitar, hopefully to let that part of me on a museum and not in rich guy house…

  • @billcoomber4642
    @billcoomber4642 5 місяців тому +1

    Surprised he doesn't know who Vic Flick is...he's nothing short of a legend.

  • @destianpatrianagara1119
    @destianpatrianagara1119 4 роки тому +5

    4:02 his reaction when Jesse said he can sell the guitar on auction 😂

  • @Spazman17
    @Spazman17 4 роки тому +4

    "Pop out for a beer or two" LEGEND.

  • @smithpm81
    @smithpm81 2 роки тому +9

    vic flick is a genuine guitar hero, and it is a shame he is not more well recognised, top guitarist/top man... so humble, jessies reaction is genuine

    • @jeff-ds2pr
      @jeff-ds2pr 2 місяці тому +1

      That's the life of being a sessions player. The guys are uber talented, but don't front a rock band in front of a crowd, so they don't get the recognition. Waddy Wachel is a younger one, who is in the same boat.

  • @1912carson
    @1912carson 2 місяці тому +2

    Rest in peace vic.❤

  • @jackknifed_juggernaut
    @jackknifed_juggernaut 3 роки тому

    the way he pats the guitar before he makes that deal, like saying goodbye to your kid for the last time

  • @loudguitar
    @loudguitar 4 роки тому +16

    The first thing I saw when he opened the case was the SD Hotrails. I hope the original bridge pickup was in there.

    • @jimvandemoter6961
      @jimvandemoter6961 4 роки тому +1

      I saw that too and had the same thought.

    • @artiehall7708
      @artiehall7708 4 роки тому

      Might also be a Cool Rails. They look identical. But I don't think they were made 'til the '80's, so doubtful that pup was used on any of those songs. However, the "baggie" on the counter, looks like it might have the original pickup in it.
      I see now that this has been covered in other posts. ;-)

  • @flybynight1929
    @flybynight1929 4 роки тому +58

    I remember watching this episode. What never came up, even by the so called 'guitar' expert, is the guitar isn't stock, and the bridge pickup has been changed with a double coil blade pickup. Still an iconic guitar, but any expert would have pointed that out immediately and known it affects the value.

    • @cliffordamey4822
      @cliffordamey4822 4 роки тому +2

      Matt Horan I was thinking the same thing

    • @superflea72
      @superflea72 4 роки тому +1

      glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that...it did look like it had been in there a while though.

    • @aaaaaaaaardvark
      @aaaaaaaaardvark 4 роки тому +27

      While true, the real "value" of this guitar is not in the physical upgrades. It's where it's been, who's played it, and what it has played. A collector isn't really going to care about incremental upgrades.

    • @HomicidalPandaHD
      @HomicidalPandaHD 4 роки тому +4

      Pretty sure the original bridge pickup is in the little plastic bag next to the guitar

    • @kurtwestphal
      @kurtwestphal 4 роки тому +1

      Matt Horan I thought same. Rails pick ups are a 90s customization. I think it shows that these programs are reality tv and the best shots are used in the final edit. Good call. Having him play a few licks would have been great.

  • @everysingleguitars
    @everysingleguitars 4 роки тому +115

    Rick: "So... you taught Jimmy Page...?"
    61' Strat owner: "...... I helped Jimmy Page..... Yes.. I advised him....."
    That is literally the most humble flex I've ever heard........... LOL

    • @raynic1173
      @raynic1173 4 роки тому

      I would bet that was about how to read the sheet music.

    • @kurtsaxton9665
      @kurtsaxton9665 4 роки тому +6

      Check out Vick's backstory, he was literally the guy Page, Beck and a handful of other session guys ( pre Yardbirds) tried to copy his style and playing technique. He was truly an amazing player, maybe the most sought after session guitarist ever.

  • @mwg911hk
    @mwg911hk 10 місяців тому +2

    I just read it sold for $25,000 at auction in 2014! 😂

  • @ROGER2095
    @ROGER2095 Рік тому +1

    Vic Flick appeared on a 2013 episode of the History Channel show Pawn Stars titled "No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service". Here he brought in his 1961 Fender Stratocaster guitar to shop owner Rick Harrison, who, after consulting Jesse Amoroso, settled on a price of $55,000 for the guitar. The guitar sold at auction in 2014 for $25,000. (Wikipedia)

  • @RTLichable
    @RTLichable 4 роки тому +9

    Vic Flick is one humble and classy guy!

  • @elizabethcoleman5729
    @elizabethcoleman5729 4 роки тому +17

    Vic Flick is a great guitarist, in fact he one the greatest guitar players ever.

  • @burnsZY85
    @burnsZY85 4 роки тому +32

    The fact that they did not mention the unorginal pick up says this was just done for tv, cool story though and an amazing man.

    • @BrokeAtBestMusic
      @BrokeAtBestMusic 4 роки тому +3

      That and even as an "unknown", he had the paperwork/industry cred to back up his claims. No way did he just think, ya know who might like this? Rick Harris. I'm glad it was on TV because I now know who Mr. Flick is. Sweet guitar!
      Also, I blame Tom Green for my strange behaviour.

    • @thesammyjenkinsexperience4996
      @thesammyjenkinsexperience4996 4 роки тому

      The pickup was probably in the bag, but that's also not the original pickguard or the original switch and the guitar has been repainted with a non-factory white.

    • @prestonpresley6885
      @prestonpresley6885 4 роки тому +1

      But the fact that he played with the parts that are on the guitar makes them valuable.

    • @dlsmpsn
      @dlsmpsn 4 роки тому

      That pick up is way before Seymour Duncan or any other commonly known brand of today.

  • @faultlineavenue
    @faultlineavenue 3 роки тому

    Vic Flick! What a lovely chap!

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 3 роки тому +1

    This happened in 2013. Rick Harrison sold it at an auction in 2014 and lost $30,000 when it sold. It only brought $25,000.

  • @terraincognita3749
    @terraincognita3749 3 роки тому +9

    Such a lovely man, and I gather he's a legend. I imagine the expert was dying to invite him for a beer or something, but just couldn't do that, because that goes too much against what is expected of an expert on the show.

    • @kingy002
      @kingy002 Рік тому

      I guessing, but I bet he hung around and after the filming had a good chat with him.

  • @robertangell5579
    @robertangell5579 4 роки тому +16

    Man, that’s one guitar that defined a history of sound. That would be a nugget for any collector. He earned that beer 🍺! Hah..

  • @BrandonBames
    @BrandonBames 4 роки тому +42

    I love that he put a rail humbucker in a 61 Strat. What a psycho 😂

    • @tomacosta85
      @tomacosta85 4 роки тому +1

      I did the same thing on my strat. Yea, I'm a Les Paul kind of guy.

    • @willygee8436
      @willygee8436 4 роки тому

      It looked like the original pu was in a bag in the case

    • @willygee8436
      @willygee8436 4 роки тому

      It looked like the original pu was in a bag in the case

    • @beeps123
      @beeps123 4 роки тому +2

      That’s coz he’s a PLAYER. and not a tool drooling over how old his guitars are. He played the crap out of that. I wonder if he’s even a collector.

    • @aVamer
      @aVamer 4 роки тому +1

      He’s a staple in music history. Yea...total psycho😶

  • @anthonyscaramucci4322
    @anthonyscaramucci4322 2 місяці тому +1

    Rip Vic. Believe it or not, "Pawn Stars" is where I knew him from.

  • @franklintester204
    @franklintester204 3 місяці тому +1

    He’s gonna miss his old friend greatly

  • @Beclouder
    @Beclouder 4 роки тому +63

    Surprised nothing was mentioned about the bridge pickup not being original? Looks like some sort of hot rails.. would say that would effect price at auction even who the owner was..

    • @limoncr5205
      @limoncr5205 4 роки тому +2

      Agree. Unless he guaranteed that he has the original bridge pickup.

    • @starmoca
      @starmoca 4 роки тому +6

      @@limoncr5205 Probably the original one is in the case 0:22

    • @stratocasterfranck
      @stratocasterfranck 4 роки тому +2

      Beclouder I think you can see the original pickup in a bag in the case! The pickguard is definitely not original though... still a really cool custom color strat

    • @KrushKrills
      @KrushKrills 4 роки тому

      thats ok, its been mentioned in the comments section about 20 times lol

    • @darrenb5485
      @darrenb5485 4 роки тому

      Yeah probably lil 59. Can’t see the dude putting a hot rail in.

  • @stankowalski4574
    @stankowalski4574 4 роки тому +79

    Why would anyone in their right mind bring a vintage guitar to a pawn shop, much less Pawn Stars.

    • @finoroverato7640
      @finoroverato7640 4 роки тому +26

      This may have been done for the "show" only not actually sold.Someone that's been around as long as Vic knows a pawn shop wont give you the actual value of an instrument.They are a business and have to make money. Reality shows while entertaining there's not much reality going on.Still an entertaining show show to watch.

    • @redwhiteblue9866
      @redwhiteblue9866 4 роки тому +2

      @@finoroverato7640 I was thinking the same thing.

    • @PriestMelchizedek
      @PriestMelchizedek 4 роки тому +12

      Considering the guitar ended up selling for only $25,000 at auction, it seems like he did a pretty good job bringing it to Pawn Stars.

    • @scotthutchens1556
      @scotthutchens1556 4 роки тому

      Brian Wilson Someone lost money on it, wonder if Harrison is the one that took a bath when he sold it or if a collector bought it then auctioned it.

    • @josephtaylor4272
      @josephtaylor4272 4 роки тому +3

      If this is Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys commenting, i'm gonna screenshot it and see what Rick will give me for it.
      Rick: Let me call in an expert.
      .....Mike Love walks through the door.

  • @Gell1967
    @Gell1967 3 роки тому +5

    No one noticed that the bridge pick up had been changed, where is the original one? Makes a big difference on guitars like that. Vic is a musicians musician, not many of them around nowadays

  • @patwatkins2952
    @patwatkins2952 3 роки тому +1

    Jesse looked stoked to meet him!!