Gibson Hires Mark Agnesi | Norm's Rare Guitars Hiring New Guitar of the Day Host + General Manager

[@Trog]

This news came as quite a shock to me. I think this is a great move on Gibson's part as Mark has quite the following on Social Media as well as experience with the brands history, but will this be the beginning of the end for Norm's Guitar of the Day series? Who would you like to see as the new host?

[@riheg]

The Trogly's Guitar Show Joe Bonamassa, because he really knows alot about vintage guitars, but he’s probably too busy. Seems like things are happening under new leadership. my first Gibson had the bridge tone knob put on crooked and finish cracking around the neck joint. you would expect an old mayor company like Gibson to know how to put a guitar together. Maybe things will improve now.

[@matthewsherman9765]

While this job might not be what you want but never sell yourself short. Somebody’s got to take on the role, may as well be you.

[@Vichedges]

@@riheg finish cracks are completely normal for nitro finishes. That's not a QC issue, it's just what nitro does. Didn't you do any research before you bought you guitar? And how would a knob be "put on crooked"? What does that mean?

[@cartooncatfishproductions558]

you

[@stepvanjoe3469]

Don't feel bad for Norm he has enough $$ Money to throw at the problem. Surely he has planned ahead.

[@zoinkiezz]

“All eq at noon with a lil bit of reverb”

[@ziggylayneable]

I hope they don't use Lemmo

[@JakobSeidl]

It’s “all EQs’ at noon, JUST a little bit of reverb”

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@JakobSeidl ...he says both....

[@johnwescott1500]

Factory wiggle stick

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@johnwescott1500 .....hahaha, yeah!

[@c.p.1589]

They should release a zipper scratched Les Paul Agnesi model.

[@courgeonaute]

>Images taken moments before disaster

[@sirbaronvoncount4147]

Michael Lemmo can do it.

[@arthurias7693]

will never be the same without Mark though..

[@TwinzLP]

i dont think he's got the time for it, since he's on tour a lot...

[@achimdg6335]

@@guitarocd9984 Lemmo doesn't have the personality to be a rock star, he is an excellent player, so he can be studio- and tour-guitarist for the top super stars, but he I think he won't be a rock star himself. Maybe he can also be a song writer/composer.

[@wilson4180]

Lemmo has his own thing going on outside Norm’s and you can’t do this if you’re the manager at Norm’s. I think everyone gets tunnel vision and assumes Mark just does “guitar of the day”, but that’s just a very small part of the job. If you think of a pie chart, 10% of Norms rare guitar store manager job is “guitar of the day”. If Norm was serious about this, he won’t be able to replace Mark with one person. He needs to hire someone to just do the manager part and someone to just do the “guitar of day” part.

[@Killenmachine05]

yeah i was gonna say lets be real, theyve been giving lemmo more and more videos lately likely for this very reason, it just makes the most sense insead of hiring out a new face.

[@gordyn5292]

Regardless of its outcome, things are really starting to change and move in the right direction for Gibson and players so it's all good. Mark should be a great addition to the family.

[@Vichedges]

"Family"? It's a giant corporation.

[@nateklug5933]

Jason Allen no it’s a family

[@Vichedges]

@@nateklug5933 You sure you know what the word "family" means?

[@nateklug5933]

Jason Allen yes I do I have a feeling you don’t

[@Vichedges]

@@nateklug5933 Try this.....tell an off color story in front of your corporate HR, then tell them you thought it would be cool because you're "family". See how long you're still "family".

[@vimtostealer9468]

You should message mark and try get the buckethead signature re-issued

[@sniper133hb]

Vimto Stealer This ^^

[@matthewf1979]

This is good news! Gibson is making good decisions so far.

[@ardiris2715]

Jen deserves as much credit, if not more, for the success of GOTD as Mark.

[@SteveMend]

Their banter set those videos apart. Most of these channels are guys talking to themselves. Not that there's anything wrong with that! But ya know.

[@manbearpig2164]

Yeah, ok, feminist

[@JohnsDough1918]

Paul Steed , yeah, ok, chauvinist.

[@unique23b32]

Ha. That's quite a stretch.

[@ardiris2715]

Said the guy who is clueless about happens on the other side of the camera.

[@sonicaids]

Andy from PGS/Reverb

[@ayylmao5121]

@@guitarocd9984 we can dial a tone like a MF tho

[@aguynamedjosh1]

please, yes! andy is awesome!

[@BRUH10155]

Gonna miss Mark. His attitude and personality made that show so much more than just guitar demos. Gonna keep my EQ's at noon today just for him.

[@domwharram2833]

Insert pic of Mark holding a FENDER black guard tele. ??

[@MathewHart1908]

Mark needs to bring back factory tours in Nashville.

[@strings2wood]

I can understand Mark selling his soul to gain the whole world, but for Gibson?

[@howardosugars8922]

Hi Austin, I just wanted to say that I love your channel, it's my favourite on KZbin. Every Sunday I sit in bed and 'binge watch' all of the videos that you upload during the week. Keep up the great work!! 👍

[@hkguitar1984]

Jem-7V Wow, what will-power you have to wait until the end of the week to catch-up and watch all the videos. I have been watching them daily either late at night or before work in the morning! 👍 😏

[@howardosugars8922]

HK Guitar ha ha, yes it does take a lot of will power, although I work pretty long hours so I’m sometimes too tired to watch them every day 😊

[@gregfeo8639]

New guy Lemmo is rocking everything he picks up. what bothers me is how Gibson took Agnesi without asking Norm first, so I hear.

[@tinyb69]

That's how business works. Company X doesn't ask Company Y, if they can snipe their employees, they just do it. Totally agree that Lemmo is just killing it, though. It's funny how many people have already turned the page on Agnesi and his leather jacket.

[@Vichedges]

It's not like Norm's GM HAS to host the GOTD. I mean just because Mark was GM and host doesn't mean the new GM has to be host too.

[@OzziePete1]

Mark was manager of the Store before the GOTD came along. He & Jen built it up into a regular segment on KZbin, but I think Norman's main concern will be the running of the store.... Maybe the GOTD could be done by several store employees? Or bring in Lemmo & a few others on guest spots here & there.

[@Vichedges]

@@OzziePete1 Of course Norm will be more concerned with the store than a KZbin show. Almost anyone could do GOTD, all they have to have is a basic knowledge of the guitar and the ability to play a few songs on it. I really don't get why people act like Mark did anything special. There's a million guys who have done or are doing something similar to GOTD. The big draw for GOD was obviously Norm's has an endless supply of high end vintage guitars. Phil X at least added some personality and humor to it when he did his show. He would have been hard to replace. I just watch GOTD for the guitars, I never watched for Mark.

[@crashintonickdm]

I don’t know if it’ll move the needle considering Gibson at the very top isn’t strong, but I learned a shit Ton about vintage guitars from all makers because of him. He has passion and he’s charismatic so I wish him the best.

[@lonniezamarripa959]

I think Mark will bring a wealth of consumer insight to Gibson that has not been there for many years, in addition to a huge amount of experience with what does and doesn’t appeal to the working musicians and the collectors looking for instruments.

[@maninthecrowd5076]

And then the most hated reaction to Gibson came on one of the videos with Agnesi.

[@chadcicanese5449]

Maybe Gibson wants to sell a limited edition with broken head stocks from Mark banging them against the shelves?

[@benleydon]

with authentic relic-ing on the back from a leather jacket zip :)

[@deadaccount4268]

Mark only ever banged one guitar on the shelves: that 70s refinished banana stratocaster

[@benleydon]

@@CraigFlowersMusic me too. every single time he swung it out of the case. i swear we could find an episode where it comes within millimeters ;)

[@jordanmayer5932]

I approve. I think Mr agnesi (as we will now have to call him) will be doing the right thing for the company, he just has such good taste, I have a feeling the es 335 and juniors will be getting some updates!

[@rollingon5566]

I just really want an epiphone sg with p90's....

[@rollingon5566]

@@HerbonGuitar do they ship to different countries?

[@rollingon5566]

@@HerbonGuitar actually nevermind, i can't even access the site from England.

[@rollingon5566]

@@HerbonGuitar I'll need it

[@JakobSeidl]

Grow tf up and buy a gibson, epiphone headstocks are hideous

[@vmat1000]

I saw one of these in a GC while in vacation a few years ago. $299 new on sale. Wife wouldn't let me buy it.

[@rickc2102]

Gibson: consumers don't trust us. Whom *do* they trust? KZbin: ummm, Mark Agnessi? Gibson: hire him!

[@bengtthulin6026]

The man who owns Gibson Brands Inc. also owns Fender Musical Instruments and Deans Guitars ... This law suit was not authorized by the owner of Gibson Brands Inc.

[@charlespatrick8650]

at least he can't scratch the sh*t out of those sweet vintage guitars with the sharp zippers on his "cool" leather jacket or smack them with his rings anymore

[@peterdebad1]

Mark will be a hard act to follow. You did not mention that Norm the owner is in his 70s I believe and my guess is he may be looking for a permanent person to take over when he retires. I have no idea who a replacement would be. Gonna miss Mark and his personality. Thanks Trogly!!

[@FindTheVoid]

I will definitely be increasing my viewership of Norm's Guitars on KZbin! It's clear that Gibson doesn't know how to reach the hip, self absorbed swagger, fake motorcycle jacket wearing crowd. If only Mark Agnesi could understand his insecurity/ego pollutes the content. Its not about him. He should go work for Gibson, he WILL help Gibson to find a better direction. I only hope Gibson keeps him behind the scenes.

[@dbvetter7485]

it always creeped me out when Mark Agnesi always wore a leather coat with the metal zipper always against the back of the guitar. (On a 1954 Stratocaster, oh say it isn't true) And his rings would bang against the neck as he moved it around. Loved his show anyway. Will miss you.

[@anthonyc1883]

db Vetter He'll swear to his dying day that it has no effect. And his boss, Norm, is of the same opinion. ;-)

[@dbvetter7485]

Anthony C it may be the case,but I always take of my coat at guitar stores, just out of respect of the guitar.

[@bb.6969]

they need to let frank stallone do gotd

[@TheChadPad]

Yes!

[@drumanchor2368]

It should certainly make Norm realize what he had in Agnesi. I would also suspect that there will be no shortage of people applying from all over North America and that, hopefully, Norm will pay good money for what, clearly, is a valuable commodity. (My guess is that money was a major reason for Mark ultimately deciding to leave.)

[@raywt3237]

Imagine the commission you could make at Norm's. Mark must have been raking it in if the selling rate from the GOTD videos were anything to go by. I'd imagine the chance of a director's role at Gibson would be very difficult to turn down

[@scottestes7768]

Mark is an amazing man. Can't be replaced. Guitar of the day will be different for sure

[@delamar6199]

I think getting Mark is a brilliant move. He does not only have first class expertise in guitars and social media, he is actually friends with a lot of high profile musicians - thanks to Norm. Having such a network is worth a lot for Gibson in order to get the reputation and recognition back they once had.

[@rocknrollresignation93]

It’s a great move for Gibson but it will probably hurt Norm’s in the long run. It’s very similar to when frettedamericana tried to replace Phil X. It never took off/was the same even though they got some great players.

[@michaelholmes5150]

I was shocked too as I enjoyed Mark's vids especially STRATURDAY! However, Michael Lemmo is more than capable. He plays different and is perhaps better versed in some styles than Mark was. Norm"s channel will not go the way Fretted Americana did.

[@EvilHomer1973]

DUDE! Thanks for using my post in this video! :)

[@Oilid]

I like your choice of pictures firstly showing him with Fenders. 😁 Honestly, Gibson should have hired you.

[@headstockharem4]

All very good questions! Definitely didn't see that coming!

[@davidtexmex1616]

Mark is a sales manager, that’s the key to all of this; always be closing.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I hope the new host for Norm will know how to not overdrive the amp with EVERY electric guitar he demo's.

[@PatricioLeija]

Watching this after the play authentic video.

[@AtomicMug]

Merge with Wildwood Guitars and use Greg Koch.

[@mugsypea]

AtomicMug great choice! He’d be great but I’m sure he’s way to busy to uproot and move to LA. But you never know!

[@MINOTAURunOfficial]

I agree 1000%!!! Koch for the Win!!! 😎

[@charlespatrick8650]

AtomicMug Greg will never leave Wisconsin, he spends only a couple of days a month in Colorado, he also goes on mini-tours with his trio, and is otherwise fully occupied with dozens of other projects, Reverend, Gristle King, Fishman, Hal Leonard, etc...

[@zplapplap]

Charles Patrick All true. Greg Koch has energy, comedic humor, quick wit, ridiculous chops, and is experienced in front of a camera. It’s a great thought. But it looks like Norm wants the host to also be the sales manager of the store. It’s more than a full time job. I think it’s smart to want the host of the show to be the one answering the phone or available in the shop to sell. These are big ticket items.

[@joaogabrielmatsudaverdi4070]

If Stevie T came as an April Fool’s joke I would crack

[@anthonygonzalez4888]

Mark..ERIC VON ZIPPER...HE screeewed up lots a vintage guitars with his leather zipper jackets .

[@SupernalOne]

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Mark A, and a great promotional guy for Gibson -- win-win; only Norm loses but he'll attract somebody good - and life goes on

[@patrickperez3881]

I hope re pricing the gibson guitar to something more affordable is included in that change.

[@christophercortez7191]

My first gibson was a 2008 Les Paul traditional (which i bought in 2008 and still own) when the Traditional first came out. My second gibson was a 2007 custom shop 1960 les paul reissue G0 (the guitar center R0) which i purchased yesterday. My experience with the reissue is that there is a significant difference in playability and sound. The guitar just feels more solid and everywhere my hand is placed on the instrument feels right. I will never purchase a USA model ever again. I cannot go back to standard production line model when i know what is possible if i save a little more cash. So to me any change that Gibson makes to bring their USA brand closer to the reissue series the better. Everyone should be able to experience the workmanship of the custom shop. I will admit that my traditional has a chunkier 50s rounded neck, 57 classic pickups so this could have something to do with the sound difference. My reissue has burstbuckers and a slim taper 60s neck so this could definetly have some effect on why the reissue feels more clear and bright. Ive heard burstbuckers are brighter generall and if thats true ima swap out for burstbuckers on my traditional LP and my SG for that matter. The reissue feels like i own a "true" Gibson.

[@CappyRev]

The equivalent of a used car salesman isn’t going to turn around a multinational company that has been broken for decades and decades.

[@chazjr2390]

Norms should hire Peter Honoré (Danish Pete) from Andertons. He's awesome. Funny, internet savvy, can play guitar and has a genuine love for guitars.

[@charleyharlan979]

Danish Pete definitely has the stuff guitar "JAMS" are made of.. With or without pedals, amp, or a guitar with to many switches on it.. 👍

[@supersonicnomad8437]

Happy for Mark and Gibson, at a loss for Norm's. Whatever the future holds for all parties involved, I wish them the best.

[@stkbkr1]

And be able to play well. There is no shortage of talent, I am sure Norm will have a line of people to choose from.

[@judehastings2643]

Next video... I’ve been hired by Gibson!

[@chuckyz2]

I think Norm knows enough people that replacing Mark will be an easy task. And not saying that so as not to hurt his feelings. As far as my interests in the series, the most important part the host has is playing the guitar very well. After all the show is about the guitar. There is nothing like hearing a beautiful vintage collectable in the hands of a great guitarist through a great amp. We can never get the full experience over the tube through phone or even studio speakers as hearing it live, so the recording needs to be done as top notch as possible also. Knowing the History of all those old classic collectables and being able to briefly bring those that don't more current is also a must. Having one person that can do it all is cool, yet if there is a writer, a narrator and a player, that would be fine with me. Like one store I watch, they frequently have one guy talk then turn it over to a selected player. But it's mostly about the equipment for me and seeing and hearing it in HD played by a top notch player.

[@EarlofBaltimore]

Got a question for you Austin. What is up with that gold top Deluxe in the video? Normally the surrounds are for mini-hums, which are there. However, it almost looks like someone routed the body for full size buckers and had to get special rings to re-install the mini's. That's not some strange stock thing, is it?

[@Trog]

They are now usually referred to as 'goof hiders' and yes, they were stock on some early 70s Gibsons. Basically, if Gibson made a boo-boo during manufacturing, they would just cover them up by nailing a bit of plastic over it. I talk a bit about that and remove the ones on this guitar in the Hacked SG series kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3KuoINtjsuIbbc

[@EarlofBaltimore]

Very interesting. I always like learning these little facts. I watched that video and I remember seeing that guitar last year. Of course that begs the next question. What ever happened to the "Captain Hook" guitar anyway?

[@tmmmedia731]

Because he worked at norms he knows a good Gibson from a bad Gibson he's very familiar with the vintage ones ones that play bad ones that play well he knows what the experience of a good Gibson should be and it seems that Gibson is out of touch with that very thing my assumption is that's why they hired him

[@ZRJZZZZZ]

The replacement of Mark is much better. He is a far better player and is more personable. Gibson creating a position called “director of brand experience“ was ridiculous as was the choice to hire Mark to fill that position. The icons of Fender and Gibson, Leo Fender and Ted McCarty, couldn’t play the guitar at all.

[@jessegreco8557]

Honestly i think it was incredibly smart of gibson to bring him on. His experience with buying and selling vintage gear puts him in a league that not many have experience in. If you want a business to be successful, surround yourself with successful people. That is what gibson is trying to do, and the future results look promising.

[@firefightergoggie]

I'll still watch Guitar of The Day and see how it pans out.

[@countjakku5544]

I would wan't to see: Jonathan Ke Quan/Ke Huy Quan Brian Bloom Josh Dun Thomas Doherty Peyton Clark Nick Hargrove And just to name a few... These are the people I would be fond to see take Mark's place. Like if you wan't see them take Mark's place too.

[@JakobSeidl]

That guy from wildwood with way too much energy should be the new host

[@SessionGold]

Yes! Greg Koch, great suggestion!!!

[@IntoTheMystery13]

He’s the best

[@headstockharem4]

Greg Koch would be great but he plays way too good and tours too much to be stuck in California I think. I live near him too and would hate to see him leave!

[@SessionGold]

@@headstockharem4 True

[@legatomodi3522]

awesome! no way this can go wrong!........... right?

[@1st_Proof]

Mark’s customer service experience coupled with vintage & modern guitar model knowledge appears to make him a perfect fit for the Gibson position. On the flip side, it makes him nearly irreplaceable at Norm’s.

[@GuitarSafari1]

I think it's great news for Gibson to get Mark onboard , he's so smart in a lot of ways and has a great personality. It's a win for both Gibson and Mark, I'm excited to see what happens with Gibson.

[@lennonist9746]

I really want it to be Phil X!

[@vmat1000]

I was not happy with the news Tuesday night but when the gig was revealed the next night, I couldn't have been happier for Mark. GOTD, i still hope it carries on. I've watched it for over a year.

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

Norm knows a couple guitarists.

[@marksc1929]

..you were wrong .... new host Michael Lemmo's is killing it ...

[@alext9067]

Re-imagining? I think they meant "Re-imaging". Their image is what's in need of work. So stupid. Reminds me of when AMF bought Harley Davidson. That worked out so well...not.

[@williambryant7043]

He looks like he plays authentic

[@offbeatbassgear]

I can think of three or four people that could do this, but as you indicated, most of them are operating a variety of vintage guitar enterprises. The thought that someone from Reverb/Chicago Music Exchange might be a good fit is an idea that I had as well and seems to make sense on a few different levels.

[@celticfury7328]

I'm sure Mark will be awesome with Gibson, he's the exact kind of guy they need to boost their social media and PR rep! And yeah, I'll still give Norm's upcoming G.O.O.D. vids a looksee, but you're right...Mark left some mighty big shoes to fill!

[@eternalme6077]

Besides you Austin, I've been watching Mark and Jen with Guitar of the day since its inception. Also it's the ONLY OTHER Guitar Channel ( yours included ), that I Subscribe to. I don't know how many songs you know that chime in the year make and model of the particular guitar, your song selections would have to be VERY EXTENSIVE! I feel that you could DEFINITELY handle the Business Part of the Job. It would bring my two Guitar channels into One Very Interesting Show. I am Sad Mark Is leaving, a lot of PEOPLE feel the same way, but kind of excited to see Who's Next! Thank GOD Jen will still be Shooting the show, I Just LOVE JEN, and She is an Intrical Part of That Show! As Always Austin, I'm still Glad we've Got You................................🎸💚

[@Superjet113]

I hope he's a better manager than he is at handling vintage guitars. On Norms show he daily pulls out vintage 50's, 60's and 70's guitars, then plays them with leather jacket with zippers on each wrist, plus the zipper on the coat rubbing all over the back of guitar. SMH :)

[@achimdg6335]

Maybe Gibson should also give you a job, Trogly, as a subordinate of Mark's. You know so much about Gibson and Gibson has always been your top priority.

[@Les537]

Trogly is free gold for gibson. He's already advertising and spreading their history almost daily. Why miss up a good thing!

[@IndigoJo]

They must have done every kind of guitar ever made in the history of that show. They could just drop it and do a different thing. Like when Robert Elms (the London radio DJ) lost the partner he had for a segment called "What's all the fuss about (insert artist/genre here)?" he just replaced it with another concept which has been quite successful. Maybe they could bring him back for a guitar of the week/month when they have a spectacular one in but there are only do many GOTDs they can do.

[@tjzambonischwartz]

Definitely a huge gain for Gibson and a huge loss for Norman's. I always loved the energy and presence he brought to guitar of the day.

[@michaelhousman9604]

I think the hiring of Mark Agnesi by Gibson is kind of a stroke of genius. He's young enough to still understand what younger customers want and still a "veteran" to know what that vintage feel and sound is all about. I don't know what his role in the company will be, but I'm hoping it involves some kind of impact on entry level guitars and lowering the number of the R8 R9 etc, custom shop, and M2M Les Pauls. Personally I think they've saturated the market for the past 20 years and honestly, it's confusing and extremely expensive. As far as guitar of the day, I'll check it out and see how I like it. I would hope whomever takes over doesn't try to imitate or even try to do it the same way or same style as Mark and make it their own.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Hopefully that position puts him in a spot where he can say " no, its not a good idea to hold the pickups in the guitar with screws through the back of the body".

[@johnnytruck2009]

I 100% support Mark's decision to jump on board with the new Gibson team. Gibson will benefit from Mark with his knowledge and passion he has for guitars. I love Norm's show on youtube. I'll continue to watch, non judgemental, as i watch the torche get passed on. Change is good!

[@johnnytruck2009]

@@davidkastin4240 we shall see.. The process of change is hard.

[@johnnytruck2009]

@@davidkastin4240 I here ya! I hope he does well with Gibson. But a selfish part of me hope's he found out to not be his thing and come back.

[@sgriffett541]

I don't know that I would compare your show with his; yours is great. Well done; full of great info; I look forward to it; best name... and I wouldn't give too much credit to that guy as a host... in my mind: he was given an amazing guitar everyday to check-out and he did it laboriously /parody... I was always put-off by that; I watched it literally without the sound until he opened up the case, and its not like he didn't have great info; how could he not. but that oh boy not another one shtick was off-putting for me... I'm really looking forward to someone else hosting it; i gotta be honest. To get to go back in Norm's guitar stash and pick one out, clean and specimen heavy as they are, everyday, I mean wow! that show should be the number one out there and now it has a chance, imo... I really like Norm's other shows on youtube. the trade shows, the guests, the auctions... he's a class act but when his staff get involved... not so much. Norm is amazing but I guess he can't do it all. Thanks for the update. Love your show. They keep getting better!!

[@jarrodpairgin6886]

Mark is literally the only think I dislike about the norms rare guitar channel. Hes so pretentious

[@DougGarrett]

This is one of the best things Gibson could have done.

[@adamski101]

Nah, that would have been giving me some free guitars.

[@likeitornotbut616]

I personally think that Mark is going to have some excellent ideas for bringing back some of the good\old sounds that Gibson had in some of the earlier models...

[@sickb2200]

I've learned a lot over the years from Mark. I've seen every GOTD episode. He's going be great for Gibson - if they let him play a creative role in the company that has a direct effect on non pro customers. If it's just catering to and providing instruments for the pros, then nobody's gonna care.

[@ios6605]

First of all thank you very much for clearing up what happened to him because he sure isn’t telling us 😩 Second I hope Norm picks somebody off the street who really needs the job, third super glad to hear Mark is going to Gibson and yes they are making awesome decisions these days let’s hope they keep up the good work

[@roaddog7542]

John Bollinger seems like the perfect fit. Plenty of knowledge, time with the stars, great chops and a very likeable person much like Mark. Time to leave Iowa. :)

[@zaidnoaman1638]

Road Dog Never really crossed my mind, but you’re right on the money here. Love John Bollinger and he’s been around for a while and toured with great musicians and definitely will be someone that I vouch for him to take over, but being a Nashville based musician, it might be hard to relocate to LA

[@Hillcapper1]

That’s an excellent idea!

[@kentfranklin736]

What does bollinger do besides being the best part of premier guitar?

[@roaddog7542]

Does he need to be anything else other than great at networking and social media? Mark's managing skills aren't what pulled viewers to NRG, put them on the YT map and sold plenty of those GOTD's. Gibson grabbed Mark because these days having a great front man (or woman) can grow your business more than traditional advertising. Making out employee schedules, placing orders and counting beans in a back office can be another's job.

[@chessdude67]

Lemmo is killing it, but I can't see him managing the shop. That young man is going to be on the road showing off his guitar skills! He is truly an excellent guitarist!

[@hkguitar1984]

Makes total sense for Gibson, he has brand experience and real-world experience as well as name recognition. I will miss guitar of the day as I don't think it will be the same without Mark.............. Norm has invested a considerable part of his life training Mark, this is a big loss for Norm's Rare Guitars. For Mark I would imagine this is a dream job, can't blame him at all, so congrats to Mark. In the end Norm's will continue on and Gibson looks to be making great strides in repairing decades of mismanagement . I think/hope to see great things for Gibson, fingers-crossed that they continue their upward trajectory.

[@garymac.6998]

Lemmo's doing ok with guitar of the day....

[@charlieshaw2866]

This is some of the best news I've heard from gibson in the past year

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Yeah, hiring Mark was a very smart move on Gibson's part, he'll be their personal Bullshit detector, he knows what a proper Gibson should be like and hopefully will keep Gibson away from releasing guitars that nobody wants to have (Firebird X anybody?) And yes, I'll continue watching guitar of the day, it's so much fun.

[@Bliggick]

They should get Li'l Wayne or that Jonas bro.

[@alee_enn]

Trogly, I also think you should do it. You are business savvy, you buy and sell guitars yourself, and you are good at it. You have charisma, and that can't be taught or bought. You have a wonderful soft voice, just like Mark does. Don't sell yourself short and don't be scared of people hating you if you replaced Mark, people would understand. Just be you. But whatever happens, I am sure you and Norm will manage fine, you're both too big of a name to not be.

[@alxra]

@The Trogly's Guitar Show Hey your channel is great, and some thoughts came to mind as I came upon this vid I missed previously. Regarding the "Guitar of the Day," he hired Michael Lemmo, who had been coming by the store for a while and has been featured playing guitar in several videos on that channel. I was curious what you thought so far, and if you knew who the new store manager is?

[@johno1405]

So happy for Mark but ill miss him on guitar of the day

[@mattcleveland4962]

Rabea Masaad Just visited during NAMM and got a custom ‘78 or some such.

[@4Gunzo]

It feels weird to think mark is just going to be gone. I feel bad for norm cause he’s going to be on a major hunt for someone who can fill marks spot. In any case I think Joel from the Chicago music exchange would be interesting to see in marks spot.

[@tomvrieling]

Damn I’m gonna miss Mark, but I’m very happy for him. I’ve been watching gotd everyday for the past two years and I don’t think I ever missed an episode. Finding someone likable to replace Mark is gonna be extremely hard. I hope they can pull it off.

[@ezzong]

This... Does not age well.

[@benasslick67]

Damn it will never be the same