Guitar of the Day: 1941 Gibson SJ-200 | Norman's Rare Guitars

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  • @BlackRob7208
    @BlackRob7208 5 років тому +441

    *Vote up for Jenn to be in the last Stratuday!!*

  • @Prellium
    @Prellium 5 років тому +260

    Goodbye Mark, thanks for everything! All EQs at noon, just a little bit of reverb.

    • @fanoboss
      @fanoboss 5 років тому +2

      GR8 WERDS

    • @Esquire-ul9xs
      @Esquire-ul9xs 5 років тому +2

      Gibson's gonna f it up eventually like they always do so chances are he'll be back in a year or so... :p

    • @Phil_the_Fedora_Musician
      @Phil_the_Fedora_Musician 5 років тому +3

      @@Esquire-ul9xs There's already evident signs of that

    • @Esquire-ul9xs
      @Esquire-ul9xs 5 років тому +2

      @@Phil_the_Fedora_Musician Sooner than expected lol!

  • @jeffmadden9944
    @jeffmadden9944 5 років тому +400

    That guitar is so expensive that he actually took his jacket off lol

    • @dundaravewine2390
      @dundaravewine2390 5 років тому +6

      Respect!

    • @jeffmadden9944
      @jeffmadden9944 5 років тому +34

      @@dundaravewine2390 I just double-checked the website and it's a $125,000 guitar

    • @guitarocd9984
      @guitarocd9984 5 років тому +11

      $6,000 for a new one.

    • @alankillian4962
      @alankillian4962 5 років тому +19

      You know he wouldn't wanna scratch that Gibson.
      Might even cost him his new job.

    • @mishunny
      @mishunny 5 років тому +6

      I was about to write the same comment.

  • @erikracz4162
    @erikracz4162 Рік тому +4

    Best sounding guitar I’ve ever heard…

  • @brianlane3589
    @brianlane3589 5 років тому +124

    I don't think I have ever seen Mark take the jacket off to play before

    • @localguy8
      @localguy8 5 років тому +2

      brian lane he must be going to the gym

    • @MINOTAURunOfficial
      @MINOTAURunOfficial 5 років тому +16

      No zipper rash allowed on that pre-War beauty. Flattop Friday be damned. :-)

    • @rb032682
      @rb032682 5 років тому +1

      @@MINOTAURunOfficial - Exactly. Certain scratches can be costly when it comes to the value of a lovely collectible guitar like this.

  • @dh2761
    @dh2761 5 років тому +89

    Mark and Jen- you may have started this to sell a few guitars but you ended up making a lot of people smile and feel good 5 nights a week. Best of luck, Homie. All EQs at noon....just a little bit of reverb.

    • @nokomisjeff
      @nokomisjeff 5 років тому +4

      Very well put.

    • @philipjohengen6594
      @philipjohengen6594 5 років тому +3

      I agree, I look forward to each night, even “Thumping” Thursday

  • @jyggalagdaedricprinceoford6239
    @jyggalagdaedricprinceoford6239 5 років тому +76

    Play "the end by the doors" tomorrow

  • @ogri214
    @ogri214 5 років тому +10

    These old acoustics sound just amazing and Marks playing is great

  • @GavinMcLeod
    @GavinMcLeod 5 років тому +20

    Thank you mark for playing old man on the final friday, my favourite song of all time.

  • @jhendricks02
    @jhendricks02 5 років тому +14

    1.) Brent Mason - first rule of thumb
    2.) Uncle NEIL - old man
    keep on rocking!

  • @bigfrank3283
    @bigfrank3283 Рік тому +2

    watching this 4 years later is a nostalgia bomb, seeing the torch passed to Lemmo, and knowing what Mark went on to

  • @jonmaclennan
    @jonmaclennan 5 років тому

    Beautiful Gibson Flatop! Top of the top cowboy guitar!

  • @129bogeydog
    @129bogeydog 5 років тому +31

    and the jacket comes oFF. I can't believe it!

  • @slickharp
    @slickharp 5 років тому +49

    gonna miss you homie, best of luck in your future endeavors! Best Flat Top Friday in the History of Ever!

  • @coreymacqueen4961
    @coreymacqueen4961 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for making these beautiful instruments sing for the past few years, Mark. Will miss you. Cheers!

  • @Wheatonjohn
    @Wheatonjohn 5 років тому +2

    The best sounding acoustic that I've ever heard

  • @plumiegirl47
    @plumiegirl47 5 років тому +39

    Really beautiful guitar. You will be missed. Last song is Old Man by Neil Young

  • @razamaphareo
    @razamaphareo 5 років тому +22

    First Rule of Thumb - Brent Mason, Neil Young - Old Man

  • @Zelomeisterdude
    @Zelomeisterdude 5 років тому +1

    That sunburst....it looks like someone cut open the most succulent, sweet, plum ever picked off a tree, and that guitar sounds as good as it looks. Thanks Mark for making your last Flattop Friday so memorable.

  • @jw.2507
    @jw.2507 5 років тому +6

    I've been crying all week. Mark had been part of my life everyday and it's sad to see him go. Throughout everyday, his videos have always been there to give me a smile. Thank you, Mark! Been watching for years now and we love you and we're gonna miss you. Go on and make us proud at Gibson - we are routing for you. Tonight gents, let's put all the EQs at noon with just a little bit of reverb in honor of Mark.
    Here's to you, Mark! God Bless you and your family and keep us posted about your life....I swear someone is cutting onions in here right now.

  • @keseysvenisonchili
    @keseysvenisonchili 5 років тому

    my first dead show was on the tour from mark's shirt. i only went cause i wanted to see tom. life forever changed.
    rip tom. rip jer. best wishes mark.

  • @JimmyMitchell-Lucky
    @JimmyMitchell-Lucky 5 років тому +1

    Mark,,, you inspired a guy who cannot play the guitar to buy over $6,000.00 worth of guitars 🎸 over the last 3 years! Mark Agnesi is a great American Guitarist ! I hope Gibson is smart enough to let us see you from time to time!!! You Sir are a treasure to the guitar 🌎 world !!!

  • @JoeandAngie
    @JoeandAngie 5 років тому +12

    Best sounding acoustic guitar I've ever heard on a phone, so I can only imagine what it must be like in person! So crisp, yet warm, too. Gorgeous specimen!! Thanks!

    • @andthebeatgoeson69
      @andthebeatgoeson69 5 років тому +2

      My God that sounded tremendous. Any guitar that actually just makes you want to jam the eff out on chords for hours and hours is a hell of an instrument

  • @NotoriousYeshi
    @NotoriousYeshi 5 років тому +6

    It may not be the most watched episode, but FTF to me have always been the highlight of the week. They never disappoint really. It's kinda trippy to hear Mark say hes not really an acoustic player because he is a awesome acoustic player.

  • @woodand11
    @woodand11 5 років тому +2

    And fire flew from his fingertips... thanks for everything, Mark!

  • @hewjbacca
    @hewjbacca 5 років тому +1

    Thank you Mark for all the years you gave us at Norms, good luck with Gibson!!!

  • @Jollytime-ul7ym
    @Jollytime-ul7ym 5 років тому +9

    Good god that guitar sounds incredible! Thank you, Mark! Cheers to new chapters.

  • @joebodynobody764
    @joebodynobody764 5 років тому +3

    Gonna miss you here Mark. Glad Gibson hired themselves such a knowledgeable dude. 👍👍

  • @cccs777
    @cccs777 5 років тому +5

    Thank you Mark ! Tears in my eyes I say goodbye but not for long ....Gibson strong!!!!!!!!

  • @bobdavis6511
    @bobdavis6511 5 років тому +8

    Welcome aboard Michael... Lookin forward to hangin out

  • @mike60510
    @mike60510 5 років тому +4

    Thanks for playing Old Man, made my night!

  • @rdmkeytohwy
    @rdmkeytohwy 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for this Mark and your playing was never better than that first tune. I should know the song. Tommy Emmanuel has played it a lot. I love Flattop Friday as well. Acoustics are so present and intimate, they really reflect the player a lot. Old Gibson acoustics are my favorite by far and this SJ-200 is stunning! The pinnacle for sure. One more tomorrow......good luck and God bless you and your family. You will be missed!

  • @Fnortner01
    @Fnortner01 5 років тому

    Thank you Mark and Jen.

  • @martinjames6148
    @martinjames6148 5 років тому +1

    I have a J200 75th anniversary!!! So beautiful x

  • @avineshchitrakar3356
    @avineshchitrakar3356 5 років тому +17

    Tommorow is gonna be a bitter sweet STRATURDAY! :) gonna miss you Mr. Agnesi

  • @bmorebob6624
    @bmorebob6624 5 років тому +2

    Definitely one of the most beautiful guitars in the entire run of Guitar Of The Day. Seriously gonna miss these videos. Congratulations and good luck at your new gig! You’ll tear it up for sure!!

  • @JustWatchreviews
    @JustWatchreviews 5 років тому +1

    Absolutely wonderful sound! Gonna miss you Mark.

  • @skimmer521
    @skimmer521 5 років тому

    Mark , I hope your new job shows and gives you the same amount of love and respect this crowd your leaving here gives you.. You truly have a love and respect gig here... I hope the best for you and your's....

  • @urgumskurgum7570
    @urgumskurgum7570 5 років тому +4

    Very nicely played. Thanks for the vids Mark 👍🎸

  • @donbruen5796
    @donbruen5796 5 років тому +3

    Killer episode, save the best for last! Good luck Mark, you will be missed. Thanks for showing how it's done.

  • @kenhills6721
    @kenhills6721 5 років тому +1

    Old Man. .... oh man... one of my favourite songs of all time. sounds fabulous. You are a Fantastic Player Mark all the best with your new Gig.

  • @jacobwelch1600
    @jacobwelch1600 Рік тому

    I love acoustic guitars because they have such a natural feeling and warmth. It’s the only instrument I play that I feel like I’m apart of. Acoustic guitars make me feel human

  • @guitarocd9984
    @guitarocd9984 5 років тому +52

    Good luck lemmo just make it fun.

    • @GuitarlosCarlos
      @GuitarlosCarlos 5 років тому +5

      Guitar ocd
      LEMMOS KNOWLEDGE WILL GROW VERY QUICKLY NOW
      MARK ONLY MADE 3 ERRORS IN PASSING HIS KNOWLEDGE
      THAT'S PRETTY DAMN GOOD
      CARLOS 'HUH?' GUITARLOS

    • @guitarocd9984
      @guitarocd9984 5 років тому +2

      Yeah I'm not concerned about that I just hope it's fun. I like funny. Carlos is Mark going to Tennessee.

    • @guitarocd9984
      @guitarocd9984 5 років тому +3

      Buzzie bavasi that was a classic. LOL

    • @GuitarlosCarlos
      @GuitarlosCarlos 5 років тому +3

      Guitar ocd
      GIBSON IS PAYING FOR HIS MOVE + A 6 FIGURE SALARY
      MARK IS TAKING HIS LOVELY WIFE ON A WELL DESERVED SHORT VACATION...
      A MOVE FOR THE FAIMLY...
      IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO
      I'M SURE HE'LL MAKE HIS WAY IN CORPORATE 'MERICA
      CARLOS

    • @GuitarlosCarlos
      @GuitarlosCarlos 5 років тому +1

      Guitar ocd
      YEAH NASHVILLE, TENN.

  • @Sheepleton
    @Sheepleton 5 років тому +9

    You picked a hell of a guitar for your last flat top Friday, that thing gave me chills.

  • @GL64
    @GL64 5 років тому

    Been watching your show for years. This is the first actual flat top friday I've ever watched.

  • @georgelackey622
    @georgelackey622 5 років тому +3

    Mark, you really made her sing! Great job, man! Gonna miss you here but you'll be great wherever you are! Thanks man!

  • @carlson123carlson3
    @carlson123carlson3 5 років тому +13

    Idk if you remember this but on flat top Friday last year I requested that you play some cat Stevens for my grandma. I was so glad you actually did it! Ever since then flat top Friday has been my favorite GOTD day. Thanks for all you’ve done mark! You’re gonna kill it at Gibson.

  • @RockHardRiffs
    @RockHardRiffs 5 років тому +15

    Neil Young on Marks final FTF....it don’t get no bettah. Nice passing of the baton.
    Rock on!

  • @theopensoftgroup
    @theopensoftgroup 5 років тому +3

    Thank you MARK!MARK!MARK! Congratulations Sir

  • @guitarocd9984
    @guitarocd9984 5 років тому +64

    I'll say it again you're a great acoustic guitar player.

    • @stephennichols1847
      @stephennichols1847 5 років тому +4

      100% . I was surprised to hear him say he's "not really an acoustic player" -- I have always really liked his acoustic fingerstyle playing.

    • @waybackplayback1373
      @waybackplayback1373 5 років тому +6

      I gotta say, that Gibson sounds awesome. Don't tell anyone I admitted that.😒

    • @TennesseeHeirloomWoodcraftCo
      @TennesseeHeirloomWoodcraftCo 5 років тому +2

      wayback playback nothing beats an old Gibson or Martin

    • @TennesseeHeirloomWoodcraftCo
      @TennesseeHeirloomWoodcraftCo 5 років тому +4

      He’s a phenomenal player

    • @waybackplayback1373
      @waybackplayback1373 5 років тому +2

      I'm a hardcore Martin guy. It's a running joke with Guitar ocd and me.

  • @jimjohnson1655
    @jimjohnson1655 5 років тому +9

    Farewell Mark, us guys in Australia will miss your ‘Flat Top Friday’, but we’re hearing that Gibson have ‘Head Hunted’ you. All the very best, cheers Jim Johnson Melbourne Australia

  • @LIEGELEAF1
    @LIEGELEAF1 5 років тому

    Thanks and good luck in your new venture

  • @frankpuryear830
    @frankpuryear830 5 років тому

    I was born to a Gibson family. Proudly! Welcome to the family, and Thanx for all the knowledge. And the Great playing Mr. Mark.

  • @likeakite
    @likeakite 5 років тому +1

    That was bloody lovely....thanks for all the fun Mark....best wishes for you and yours

  • @stevev8592
    @stevev8592 5 років тому

    Gonna miss you mark! End of an era. I’ve watched every night for 3 years, it’s been a great ride! Bring on Lemmo! (Hey Lemmo, Go Flyers!!)

  • @tyleranderson9190
    @tyleranderson9190 5 років тому +1

    Dang. I was really hoping for wonderwall! Thanks for everything Mark, you will be great at Gibson

  • @robheinrichs7173
    @robheinrichs7173 5 років тому +8

    A Neil Young song on Marks final Flat Top Friday! Thank you you Mark, Winnipeg represented!

  • @williamolsen20
    @williamolsen20 5 років тому +2

    I don't know how something this old could be so damn clean looking.

  • @1961vargas
    @1961vargas 4 роки тому +1

    Even after one year later this is still a very Good episode.what a killer sound..peace

  • @seangrover140
    @seangrover140 5 років тому +6

    One of the greatest acoustic guitars of all time. Worth doing twice. ;). I'm looking forward to your next project Mark, all the best!

  • @G-Man-kc2nm
    @G-Man-kc2nm 5 років тому

    The man..the legend...Mark you rock with the best of them.....Thank You....

  • @billa7606
    @billa7606 5 років тому +7

    Wow, that is a beautiful sound!

  • @rogeratkinson592
    @rogeratkinson592 5 років тому +2

    The booming bass and the ringing highs is amazing. I'm no expert on the matter, but that's the best sounding flattop I've ever heard.

  • @patrickmcconkey
    @patrickmcconkey 5 років тому +11

    Mark. I loved listening to you drop knowledge on GOTD. Flat Top Friday is my favorite. Best of luck in Nashville.

  • @JM-bg2ts
    @JM-bg2ts 5 років тому

    this the most lust worthy acoustic i have ever seen! it looks and sounds like a dream.

  • @musicccoe
    @musicccoe 5 років тому

    shooo what a badass guitar! If anyone is taking on your role Mark, I'm glad it's Michael!

  • @rokinguy
    @rokinguy 5 років тому

    Daaaaamn ! That guitar sound awesome ! Farewell Mark ! Good Luck in the future

  • @SingSurfStrum
    @SingSurfStrum 3 роки тому +1

    Mark is king at these. Miss him much on these. Jen and Mark what a team, so cool

  • @tedgay8427
    @tedgay8427 5 років тому +2

    Shout out to Mark. Thanks for all the vintage guitar knowledge and good luck on your life's next chapter!

  • @samshomesofmn
    @samshomesofmn 5 років тому +2

    The best Flat top Friday yet! love this guitar, love the Neil Young cover. Thanks Mark, youre the man

  • @michaelsteen4497
    @michaelsteen4497 5 років тому

    Finally Mark took off his jacket ... beautiful playing, gonna miss you

  • @royedmonds8825
    @royedmonds8825 5 років тому

    Well done. You and Jen! Thanks

  • @stanlee5465
    @stanlee5465 5 років тому +49

    At least it looks like Lemmo is already working on the Agnessi hair line ;)

  • @flamencoprof
    @flamencoprof 5 років тому

    Did I literally say "Wow" when I saw that case open?
    No! I actually said "Wow!".
    IMHO, the Old Man section sounded as rich as a 12-string.
    What a collective work of Art & Craft.Thanks for picking such an unattainable gem to play for us.

  • @CNFir-fs6zs
    @CNFir-fs6zs 2 місяці тому

    Wow! What a sound. Heavy duty.
    Great playing.

  • @craigbrown9987
    @craigbrown9987 5 років тому +1

    Ah dear, I do love flat top Friday. They all sound great and come layered with history and character.

  • @garethpepin6167
    @garethpepin6167 5 років тому

    Farewell Mr Agnesi, I will miss you. Thank you for all the fab Video's.

  • @mikerainham
    @mikerainham 5 років тому

    If your intention Mark was to go out with a bang you did it, legend

  • @MrGavinspoppop
    @MrGavinspoppop 5 років тому

    we'll be kind to you Mike ..... but not too kind !!!! Good God you can play the hell out of that Gibson ...absolutely beautiful !!!

  • @boardtrackbmx1109
    @boardtrackbmx1109 5 років тому +10

    Your going to be truly missed Mark. Bring on the Van Halen boy!!!

  • @r33th
    @r33th Рік тому

    I knew a girl that had an original golden age sj 200. Best sounding acoustic guitar I've ever played/heard and probably ever will.

  • @warriormonk233
    @warriormonk233 5 років тому

    wow best sounding acoustic guitar ever so beautiful it makes me want cry.

  • @jackiet4575
    @jackiet4575 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for all the great guitars! You will be missed, good luck to you guys in all your future endeavors 🤩

  • @timothycormier3494
    @timothycormier3494 5 років тому

    Well it was fun while it lasted! Thanks mark.

  • @mikelandreth8773
    @mikelandreth8773 5 років тому

    Mark I gotta say your talents always came out on FlatTopFriday !

  • @martinjames6148
    @martinjames6148 5 років тому +1

    Wow!!!!!

  • @Woahbro69420
    @Woahbro69420 5 років тому

    Gonna miss u Mark, started watching u junior year of high school, I'm now a freshman in college. Gonna miss u man!

  • @tripfall224
    @tripfall224 2 роки тому

    omg what playing!!! Beauty of a git box. OMG!!! Thanks!!!

  • @alexv2845
    @alexv2845 5 років тому

    Can't express my relief enough to you guys, I'm so glad this series is being handed off to Lemmo. He's the only one I could envision in filling marks "guitar of the day" shoes.

  • @kenmorris7789
    @kenmorris7789 5 років тому

    Lemmo to fill the shoes...excellent ! Looking forward to that too.

  • @scottie777777
    @scottie777777 5 років тому

    As my friend George Harrison once said....All things must pass..." thanx Mark. All the best.

  • @jrsn2music
    @jrsn2music 5 років тому

    Mark, you have some big shoes to fill, for sure. Thanks for all the fun videos and best wishes to you and yours.

  • @GaryHarju
    @GaryHarju 5 місяців тому

    Wow! Sensational!! I had a re-issue Gibson SJ200 with Rosewood back and sides about 25 years ago and it was one of my favorite guitars ever. Sure wish I had it now.!

  • @Knards
    @Knards 5 років тому +2

    Man is that beautiful sound. Wonderful guitar

  • @hoodedman07
    @hoodedman07 3 роки тому

    One of the best sounding guitars I’ve heard

  • @chiputley312
    @chiputley312 5 років тому

    So bittersweet, like losing a good friend, Mark, best of luck to you and your family In Nashville , I’m sure lemmo will do an excellent job ...And bring the fun! Rock on Brother!!!

  • @dsstuff9712
    @dsstuff9712 5 років тому +2

    Very sad to see you go, Mark. Loved watching and listening. Your knowledge and passion for guitars is contagious.
    My two dream guitars is to one day have a Gibson acoustic and a Taylor guitar. So knowing Gibson has you on board is very reassuring. Cheers!

  • @stephencox7671
    @stephencox7671 5 років тому +2

    That guitar is amazing and sounds even better

  • @thabilsterone
    @thabilsterone 5 років тому +2

    Of all the guitar of the days I've ever seen you do Mark this takes the cake! You are an exceptional acoustic guitar player ....really fantastic playing today! The best I've ever seen you do brother! Thanks for sharing all you have ....all this time! The world is a better place because of it! Happy trails dude!

  • @jlsagely6892
    @jlsagely6892 5 років тому +5

    Later Mark. Best of luck with the new gig. Have enjoyed all the GOTD’s. 👍🏼👍🏼