1947 Gibson J-50 | Guitar of the Day

[@thunderfieldcastle]

Would love you to do a National Resonator. I know you've done them before but always with a slide. There's a bunch of great songs you could do... Lola, Romeo & Juliet etc.

[@kungstu22]

What a sweet, chiming tone. Gorgeous.

[@deej19142]

Mark I have watched a ton of your videos and this was my favorite. That James Taylor picking was spot on man!

[@thisvinyl7151]

Great playing! The guitar sounds wonderful.

[@gibby6904]

Beautiful J50! I love the small pickguard models too. Magical...

[@iainfreeman5112]

Absolute beauty of a guitar. I'm always partial to sloped shoulder guitars.

[@stkbkr1]

Jen is a wonderful camera girl, she gets all the parts I of the instruments I anticipate seeing then shes on it, lets hear a big thanks to Jen everyone!!! And Mark kills it every time on them guitars. Rock on!!!

[@edwardpetty5401]

Happy birthday Nico

[@MBoss3005]

DO A FIREBIRD

[@TheWildKindness1998]

Do Me

[@TikiWarrior]

3 is an awesome age! Enjoy every second Mark, it flies by faster than a big ol jet airliner. Thanks to all for making gotd happen These are those Happy Days

[@jimib3]

J50's ARE MY FAVORITE GUITARS THANK YALL FOR DOING ONE

[@pcbif]

Just happened upon this again today. Miss you Mark. Great Gibson.

[@mikethomas767]

"Just yesterday mornin'...." Beautiful! JT would be proud of your cover!

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICO MAN ~ I DIG THOSE J 50s ~ I GOT ONE FROM MY LANDLORD 10 YEARS AGO IN MINT CONDITION ~ VERY COOL SUBTLE TONES ON THE 47 ~CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

[@mikes062]

Do some sort of old superstrat tomorrow!! Jackson, Charvel, Kramer etc...SUPERSTRATURDAY!!

[@stevev8592]

Fire and rain. One of those songs where it's so good it's almost unbelievable that someone penned it. James Taylor's best. Lovely guitar as well! Always loved it in natural finish.

[@betadatadigitaljohn312]

Very happy to be back for flattop Friday! Happy B-Day Nico!

[@odilonsimoes8769]

Gibson flatop always sounds great... BEAUTIFUL James T. Song! Happy birthday Nico! Great job Mark!

[@kyussvegas]

Every time you do a J45 or J50 I want one. BAAAAAD. Love it, thank you Mark! And happy birthday Nico!

[@kurtmackenzie7349]

Probably Gibsons most overlooked model, I have a 58 and it's amazing. A little more bottom end than the 45s I've played.

[@soopr38]

Man I should have known that picture of James Taylor was a hint. Well done 👍🏻 Mark. That sounded awesome 👏

[@lumpylowell]

Fire and Rain reminds me of my mom! Sweet baby James was her favorite LP when she was pregnant with me

[@theresateale4122]

nothing better than waking up in UK and watching guitar of the day.here's one for you mark e s supernova....

[@guitarporn104]

happy birthday Nico!!! omg ,that guitar is soooooo sweet!!!i can not believe the condition of that thing..

[@anthonynonya]

Sounds amazing. Damn 1947, that's 70 years for those who aren't counting. I love the wear, I want closer close ups!

[@3cardmonty602]

Happy Birthday, Niko! We love y'all from South Jersey!

[@jimmyfranklin3862]

In 42 and 43 there were a very small amount of J-50's built. Then Gibson Stopped production until 47' what a great Guitar

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

Happy Happy Joy Joy, Happy 3rd Birthday Nikco, nice job picking and grinning Mark, hey Jen.

[@ZJMusic1990]

I own a J50 that belonged to My Uncle Dan and he got it when he was 12 years old which was in 1955.

[@guitarcollector008]

Happy Birthday to your big guy! My son is also 3, fun age. Beautiful guitar!

[@3v3ryDayGam3r]

Happy Birthday!!!! have a great rest of your day mark!!!!

[@danieldecrosta9762]

happy b day niko agnise plus a j 50 jammin tone ahhhh very. heavenly tone

[@AndrewCapobianco2014]

Fire & Rain is Perfect

[@OdinHammersmith]

Cool axe. Happy birthday Nikko!!!

[@timlilly]

It sounds amazing. I want one!

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Liked the background guitar during the preamble

[@timaustin8721]

I would be worried!! Let's go Golden State!!🏀🏀

[@tooties545]

"Come gather 'round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown" "Won't you look down upon me, Jesus, You've got to help me make a stand."

[@billyshears6604]

Does that thing have the Dylanesque folk sound or what. Lovely camera work and playing!

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

So pleased to hear that James Taylor tone...Great sounding guitar. I wonder what year J.T's was?

[@telesish]

nothing like that guitar, very nice playing Mark.

[@nancyleekellyproductions1616]

MAN THAT "YESTERDAY MORNING WAS BEAUTIFUL" ,, AND YES HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR BABY BOY AT 3 YEAR'S OLD ,,

[@greensombrero3641]

Beautiful guitar. Nice work Mark and Jen. Do an air guitar!

[@MrTony9123]

Airs my kids birthday today too!!!!

[@sammyhat2443]

Mark bless you and your fam

[@matthewpaluch777]

Happy FlatTop Friday everyone! Happy 3rd b-day Nico!🎂

[@vayabroder729]

I’ve got a ‘47 with the early logo just like Bob Dylan’s and it’s a cannon. Pity that it was refinished at some point.

[@Jammer98825]

You might have Dylans there are very few j50s with the script logo! Lol

[@vayabroder729]

@@Jammer98825 I’ve thought about that but probably not likely. It has the script logo with no “Only a Gibson is Good Enough” banner.

[@vlady8me]

Hope Nico had a great Happy Birthday!

[@eddieschneider6578]

Beautiful

[@NiqScott]

Looking on their site (have I commented this before?), I can't believe how affordable some of these J45/50's are. FTF is becoming one of my favourite GotD episodes, especially because Mark's playing is occasionally so sublime. Quick question, do the Gibsons of this era not need neck resets with the same frequency as equivalently aged Martins?

[@keithblack7803]

who else was loving the music in the backround when they were in the back room?

[@roaring_angels]

Thanks for playing Dylan on that!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@mtacoustic1]

Love your spot. Class is in session when you're on. Great photography Jen (have to be to make Mark look good every day?!)!! Got any Mossman's? Do a 12!!

[@monzo9999]

I’ve got a Texan, but it’s not this close . This guitar’s got some soul in it

[@andrewptob]

HBD, Nico!!

[@tbeau6663]

Outstanding

[@DLawrenceMarketing]

Peace Mr. Agnesi. Love those slope shoulder guitars.

[@MrRoundwound]

Great playing

[@mtacoustic1]

PS: Do a feature on 'the making of the daily Norman's Rare Guitars Guitar of the Day". Show some behind the scenes!

[@theDeadliesTV]

Happy Birthday Nico!!!

[@MrAnt_StephenC]

Great sounding guitar

[@MrStranger1944]

I can dig it.

[@tomgreeves9248]

Gorgeous.

[@renokid64]

Happy birthday to your son!

[@onemorecowswag]

I have the same birthday as your son!

[@emergencyian5198]

Beautiful!

[@matrixInvader]

Gibson is king!

[@angryheb1]

I get jealous when Mark plays a flat top, cause he's so good at finger picking. Thats not easy lol

[@std882]

Does anyone know at what year did Gibson replace the J-50's tear drop pick guard to the big one?

[@drewc.4333]

Could anyone tell me what the production year of James Taylor’s Gibson J-50 was? I have reason to believe that it might be a 1956 or ‘62, but can’t be sure because it had no pickguard, but did have the block Gibson lettering on the headstock.

[@MattySawcheck]

Hey Mark, my b-day is on the 17th, aka Straturday! I would love it if you would play Layla on whatever guitar you use for Straturday! Thanks!

[@ZJMusic1990]

J50s from that era are a gold mine and in that condition is probably worth somewhere more than $10,000 atleast.

[@rotorhead58d]

Mark, have you written any music? I'd love to hear it.

[@PreacherJimC]

Hey I have a question if I send pictures of my Gibson could you tell me what model and about how much its worth? It was my dads guitar and he handed it down to me. I've played sense I was 7 and now in my late 40's I love this old guitar. I think its a "J" series Gibson. You can message me through KZbin and I can send photos through email. Thanks.

[@twotter1969]

Hope I sounds as good when I'm that old! :)

[@kellyc2425]

Happy Birthday lil Mark

[@WriterMikeMonson]

That's the one I want

[@MikenMpls]

Birthday Party at Marks house everybody!

[@montys8th]

Happy Birthday Nico!

[@MrStephen54]

Buon compleanno Nico...!!

[@gusdupree9076]

happy bday to ur boy, mr.A, same day as charlie watts, leader of the fabulous Rolling Stones

[@carlosaramburu6446]

Hey Mark! how do you do to learn or have new songs every video? when do you practice? or you already know them? I have heard you play Jacksons, ES, Flat Tops, Teles, Stratos, with so diferent styles and techniques Do you practice the songs? you elready Know them? Guys... Jen, Mark you are awesome

[@kenpark7427]

I have 66 J-50 after 2 years James Taylor 64 J-50. Almost same sounds this guys one. So balance and not overtone sounds. If You don't like Gibson typical sound, but you like this one.

[@emergencyian5198]

I believe JT's is a 1956 (and it never had a pickguard applied. That was the transitional year for J50 and J45 pickguards), though he bought it used in 1964, when his mother allowed him to trade in his cello. He was still attending the Milton Academy. She told him that he could trade in the cello but to make sure that he got a good guitar. He did well.

[@matt.fromtheinternet]

It's been a while since you guys have done a good ol' Les Paul....

[@yinyangja]

What a great birthday present for Mark's son!!...what's that Norm?...oh, never mind :/

[@johnhmaloney]

Happy Birthday, Nico.

[@paulstephens9306]

I own a J50 it's my prized possession! Best £1250 I ever spent ever!!!

[@anyonesguess1569]

Any idea if they ever made these left handed?

[@paulsharkey6576]

I'm a fan of J-50's, but I tend to like 1954 and up when they changed the bracing. I'm not a fan of 40's J-50's. They are thin. They're still amazing, I just like the later models more. They are thumpier.

[@anthonynonya]

Happy birthday Nico! (hope I spelled that right)

[@lptomtom]

0:35 "Best hair of all" Let's hope he enjoys it while it lasts!

[@martywilkinson6722]

Happy birthday Nico!

[@martywilkinson6722]

Great playing. Fire and Rain was great.

[@logantylerb.5299]

Could you do a Gibson Firebird?

[@OHHnoYOUdidntMAN]

We need more Tame Impala in our lives Mark!!! Happy Birthday!!

[@stuartpenney6829]

Still 19 frets at that point. When did the J45/50 go to 20 frets?

[@grandnaguszek7417]

Stuart Penney IN 1955

[@theburn966]

U should do an ovation guitar

[@ericmichel7121]

Do a vintage Yamaha SG whenever you come across one worthy enough for GOTD., preferably a 2000 or 3000 model. Sick guitars! not a whole lot of people know about them. they call em SG KILLERS for a reason!

[@Gratefulman1965]

A 47’ with a belly up bridge? Seems a Little early for that, perhaps it was replaced? Beautiful guitar though and it sounds incredible!

[@davebutcher8150]

I'm still here

[@manuelrdz.2246]

What's the name of the second song?