Guitar of the Day: 1968 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop | Norman's Rare Guitars

[@woodlandchurchofchrist8173]

"I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet, but your kids are going to love it." Absolutely sick at the end.

[@theCrimsonCollects]

Hahaha! I appreciate the reference.

[@heathworsley8347]

That is totally awesome I was thinking the same kind of thing

[@davidsotovega9113]

"Back to the Future"😉

[@ludlow555]

Exactly!

[@alexanderdaniels2100]

That 3rd jam was absolutely insane. I think that dude got Mike a little wound up. Lol good googily moogily that was siiiiiiiiick Lemmo. Mind blown

[@theCrimsonCollects]

Yup. I thought the same thing.

[@HenkeEdge]

Lemmo reminds me little of a younger Michael J Fox. And that last piece is probably an "oldie from back home". And we are the kids thats gonna love it. ;)

[@Copetti仁]

Lemmo was challenged, and he was like: You want original? I’ll blow your mind, challenge accepted!

[@andrewptob]

Seemed like a scripted plant, but the song he played was un-fucking-believable! He's so talented!

[@AMFUNKII]

Diogo Copetti yeah!! Awesome vid guys

[@Copetti仁]

Holy smokes, I wish I had this amount of likes on my videos! Thank you guys!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@andrebenoit404]

@@andrewptob Nothing scripted about that

[@andrewptob]

@@andrebenoit404 There was nothing unscripted about it. Random people don't walk though GOTD performances, and the guy said play something of your own (after looking over at someone to the right) and Lemmo also immediately launched into one of his songs. And you liked your own comment. :)

[@macgibbon]

Note to self: Don't call out Lemmo for playing other people's stuff

[@jessicamoore1314]

macgibbon I like it when he mixes it up. Whole Lotta Love even had a nice Lemmo touch to it. 🤘🏻

[@ziggylayneable]

You can tell by the way he plays he listened to every Van Halen album ever made over and over as a kid. He's really really good. I was sad when Mark left now I really don't care anymore.

[@cralo5431]

I was so stoned last night, I thought I was tripping when lemmo played that last song. I’m putting this video in my inspiration playlist.

[@vicrattlehead8665]

Ah yes, somebody else who saves guitar videos that strike a chord in their soul

[@chapet5]

The thing I love most about Lemmo is that he has such a broad depth to his playing. He is excellent in so many facets of guitar. Perfect for this job but also just such a joy to watch in general. If he just had a beat up used no name guitar and a bedroom I would watch every video.

[@plasticmayhem7247]

Guy: “play some of your own stuff!” Lemmo to himself : “release the KRAKEN”

[@coachdewalls9355]

Well, that escalated quickly. At first, I was thinking "man, those P-90's sound good," and then homeboy told Lemmo to play something of his own and everything just went to a whole new level! Lemmo is amazing! Mental note: never challenge Lemmo at guitar; he will make you embarrassed to think you ever knew how to play!

[@panam4redd]

We should start a GoFundMe to buy this Les Paul for Lemmo. That golden beast has his name all over it.

[@jltrem]

Norm should give it to him as a Christmas bonus.

[@tarungonneea4614]

Lemno is more of a jazz master kinda guy

[@jamesseverin]

@@tarungonneea4614 I agree! lemmo needs that paul!

[@amritjanardhanan]

Lemmo needs a vintage jazz master!

[@alxra]

@@tarungonneea4614 that's what he says, but he became possessed by this gold top and the p90's.

[@alexhowley9834]

It's amazing not only how quickly he can play but how precise and clean it sounds... No dudded strings or clear mistakes.. the man is a legend

[@alexcorona]

I saw one mistake, but he didn’t stop just kept going full force. That’s the difference between a good guitar player and a great one like Lemmo.

[@fequalsma8428]

Lemmo gets called out for not playing something original then just blows everyone away with his original lol

[@bazzer124]

Lemmo, why are you not making garage-loads of money with all that talent you just sling around on GOTD? Son, you have a gift. Someone sign that boy...

[@mmullen2112]

bazzer124 He’s waiting for an offer from Gibson! Lol 😎

[@WillVagabond]

He can be around fun people, play awesome guitars, share his music and be creative in front of thousands and doesn't have the pressure of a contract and the rich and famous . He has got a better gig i think.

[@DatBoi-mo9vc]

A lady bought him a 10,000 dollar guitar the other day

[@niggyschliggy6057]

@@DatBoi-mo9vc link or name of video?

[@benink5690]

@@DatBoi-mo9vc link?

[@asyouratty13]

"Do something of yours" then Lemmo's eyes suddenly blazed...

[@surf247365]

“Play some of your own stuff!” " I wrote a song about it. Wanna hear it? Here it goes.” 🤘🏾🎸🔥🤯

[@rannz8]

I can see you like Alice in chains

[@callanrobison2674]

brb, picking my jaw up off the floor after the 3rd song :O

[@bobmrkus3185]

RIGHT???

[@alexanderdaniels2100]

Duuuuude. Could. Not. Agree. More!

[@hkguitar1984]

Callan Robison Yeah, he's on Fire playing that last piece.......

[@churchbryan35]

Absolutely sik..!

[@theCrimsonCollects]

@@hkguitar1984 Don't worry. I called the fire department. Insane!

[@theCrimsonCollects]

This may be the very best GOTD ever. You made me love Les Paul Goldtops even more. Side note: My facial expressions/reactions during this had to be priceless.

[@marklownox]

Lemmo that last song blew me away! And that critic was in the restroom cleaning his drawers.

[@jjulch]

And Lemmo says.. “Hold my beer, challenge accepted!”

[@joebroomhead]

His playing is sooo musical. Prodigies are a dime a dozen. Micheal plays with such skill and speed, but also incredible passion and musicality. I could gush on for paragraphs, instead I’ll just say “WoW”. ... and he seems like a sweet and humble guy. I wish you nothing but success and happiness. Thx for sharing your gift with us.

[@VonBluesman]

Mr. Lemmo, you got Jimi Hendrix’s attention in Heaven today. This is one of the coolest pieces I have heard you play. Congratulations on a phenomenal performance. Well done Sir, a thousand Thank You’s. 🙏🎸👏💪👍✌️😎

[@davidmreyes77]

Lemmo, you owe me a new phone. Mine melted while watching you play.

[@zepp1832]

What a coincidence, I just bought myself a ‘69 Les Paul. I can attest, the ‘68 and early-mid ‘69 Les Pauls are I a league of their own.

[@guidohatzis.8201]

Hands down. Best GOTD ever. You are something else Michael. Mind blown. Thank you.

[@w13rdguy]

Thank you, random British Indian guy, for inspiring a great GOTD!

[@Feder066]

Best thing to ever happen to Norm's was to hire Michael Lemmo, an absolutely inspiration

[@dashingcarp]

Someone poked the bear. I wonder if the guy had any idea THAT was going to happen!!!

[@SplinteredX]

that last jam was incredible michael, your the reason i subbed to this channel your playing is inspiring

[@HairySon92]

Woman: Omg, you play guitar, let me hear you play! Lemmo: *Smiles*

[@Braglemaster123]

She’s so obnoxious

[@TosinChesseburger-vt9fh]

My guy Lemmo I cannot stop loving his guitar chords progression 🥰🎸❤️🔥

[@davidmacfly]

I used to miss Agnesi's playing, but man, today you nailed it! Awesome playing and really interesting technique. The guitar is just amazing...

[@waybackplayback1347]

Agnesi couldn't carry Lemmo's jockstrap.

[@papersquares]

It was cute how Mark used to concentrate super hard while playing the songs, regardless of if they were hard to play or not.

[@dustinwilson1981]

Mark’s eyeball “twitches” couldn’t keep up with Lemmos demo on that last song.....and believe me, Agnesi had a twitch that was very distracting and rapid 🔥. Nothing against Agnesi, but that last demo made me want to get my own Gold Top! Dang son.....Lemmo was a playin’!

[@theCrimsonCollects]

I missed him at first. He had his own style that I liked. I thought he was a pretty good player too. I haven't missed him since about week 2 of Lemmo being on board, and Lemmo makes about anyone on guitar look like an amateur.

[@jyuke9955]

Damn Lemmo. That was some my t fine pickin. Nice Goldie too.

[@larrybethune3909]

Three quick comments. 1- Just dropped those pickups into a 2011 LPD gold top and they do sound that good. 2- Great playing! 3 - I'm now the proud owner of that triplet hammer on technique at 4:25 and 7:52. Thank you kindly.

[@leemartin2978]

Now that’s how to make a point . Brilliant

[@nolanr7679]

Favorite GOTD. I love how the guy just walks away.

[@hedgs11]

That was one of the best sounding guitars Lemmo has demoed. Tone totally dialed on amp and pedals too. Great playing

[@JimWalkerMusic]

I was made in 1968!!! I've wanted a 68' Gold Top since 1976. My elementary school music teacher had one and would let me play it everyday at lunch. 🎸👍😊

[@seanantley1965]

Wow!!! The cosmos pulled off two acts of perfection in 1968... I was born, and that Gibson Goldtop bahaha!!! Awesome video guys!!!

[@paulmassingill]

I'm so glad this interaction was caught on video!

[@jonlebeau1963]

As usual Mr. Lemmo you continue to amaze us. Thank You.

[@bobmrkus3185]

Anothe Lemmo Concert! Wow!!!

[@kramasmusic8731]

Brah wanted to see that guy’s face at the end so bad.

[@walthamstowman]

Hey Jen.... OMG Mr Lemmo the dude called you out and it was release the Kraken Time for sure ...all bow to the mighty Lemmo.....thanks again for another incredible GTOD ........✌️

[@martinandersson5833]

And every critic out there went ”what the fuck am I going to say now?” 😂 Awesome job Lemmo! I don’t think you need to worry about the Whiskey gig with those chops 👍🤟👏

[@panam4redd]

Always good to hear some Tool up in here 🤘🏼

[@barackpres]

Kumo. what was the name of the tool song?

[@sammysurm24]

It’s like a blend of Vicarious, Lateralus, Schism and Prison Sex, it’s bad ass.

[@Psychograce93]

The last run Lemmo did on that goldtop... Absolutely astonishing playing

[@haonyoass9556]

Lol love how he didn’t even have to say anything to that dude. Just made him look like a complete fool with his playing alone. Total class Lemmo is the goat

[@twentyoneHz]

That last performance was mind blowing

[@WisconsinMegaphone]

Majestic performance Mr. Lemmo. I commend you and Jen, as you contribute such a positive force in our world.

[@chriscalvin100]

Somebody please buy that guitar for him as he just owned it for all time. What a sweet pairing!

[@venascerradas]

Lemmo deserves more notoriety and fame. What a talented beast!

[@FriendM2010]

Normally, I would say, hey joe public don’t interrupt our Lemmo Demo segment ... the dude stirred the beast 🤟

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

I'm a guessin' Michael was at the crossroads Friday night, and the Devil taught him that last one!

[@jameshill1502]

That last song, WOW!!!! I am suitably stunned!

[@wilkowilkins363]

I think he taught the devil....

[@henryhunter5026]

Bit surprised that the nylon bridge saddles didn’t get a mention during the description. I always thought that they were an odd sort of idea. Wow! That last tune from Lemmo was an absolute stunner.

[@Suburb_hell]

I don’t even know what to say about that last one but that was insane. Bravo!

[@aristonmain]

That goldtop looks amazing

[@marc_leblanc]

Loved the last song. Wicked playing!!

[@scottpetrell4499]

His 3rd jams needs to be a clip we see everywhere on instagram. Bow to you my friend..Amazing

[@mattrogers1946]

Hard to believe they discontinued the Les Paul.

[@sizematters5142]

Fender is a hard act to follow.

[@joermnyc]

Cost cutting (and also weight cutting) led to the “new” Les Paul, which Mr. Paul hated as they didn’t ask him for input on the changes, so it was renamed “SG” (those early Les Paul labeled SG style guitars are rare and pricey). Cost cutting (again) led to the “pancake body” in 1969.

[@sizematters5142]

@@joermnyc They say he threw a fit in 1962 when the Les Paul SG first was introduced. He did nit like the guitar at all because of the way it was made. The neck joint on the guitars is weak. 60s SGs have a thin body and they should have used a neck through body design in my opinion, but did not because of cost. They really are cheaply made and they put Les Pauls name on them without asking him first. The wood they used in the 60s is what makes them so nice! It is a super light guitar with a Les Paul neck but the tremolos they used really sucked. I dont blame him for being pissed. Les Pauls are expensive to produce and they are still expensive to produce. Strats & Teles are not as expensive to produce! Ever see a single cut Gibson with a sideways tremolo? No because those tremolos suck.

[@sizematters5142]

Fact Gibson guitars made in the 50s & 60s with 1 pickup cost half as much as a 2 pickup model. There was no Custom Shop, you had to have it custom ordered.

[@mattrogers1946]

@@joermnyc Les also didn't like the neck dive of the SG. It's also been said Les was recently divorced from Mary Ford and wanted his name take off the guitar so he wouldn't have to share any royalties.

[@michaelpurdy9165]

Give this man a thumbs up

[@danielbogan4207]

Loved him playing his own song for last after being challenged. It was intense......wow

[@skeetschuler1859]

Don't challenge Mike with that beast in his hands. Excellent

[@gloombastic]

All I can say about the challenge tune is WOW!! I’m impressed.

[@1961vargas]

you just made my day LEMMO..greetings from the northsea coast. peace

[@guitarocd9984]

You should do that last song at the whiskey. That should impress them.

[@hkguitar1984]

No doubt it would

[@TheChadPad]

Holy shit, that would make them spit out their whiskey

[@billiamtrillion]

He played it at the Troubadour as his intro song. Everyone fucking loved it

[@jacobm7421]

I wonder what fuzz or distortion pedal he used. Sounds amazing with that fender reverb.

[@leddygee1896]

Incredible last Jam... Wow... Just Wow........

[@nateklug5933]

I’m glad to see we’re back to Gibson’s I’m here ❤️❤️❤️

[@wolfchild4414]

Yes, it's about time.

[@dustinwilson1981]

Wondering what the asking was on that one.....(keyword “was”) as I’m sure Lemmo just sold that one!

[@nateklug5933]

dustinwilson1981 ikr man I so want a gold top tbh when I first got into les Paul’s instead of sg’s I hated the gold top but now it has a certain elegance that no other guitar has it’s beautiful

[@churchbryan35]

I thought the Tool, was amazing ...Lemo your riffs are 🔥!

[@kuhrm6549]

What tool song is that ?

[@Followyourlight420]

Plain old sick!!! Beautiful axe and just the man to play it. Well done Sir.

[@eddfanning]

Savage playing and taste!!!!!

[@VonBluesman]

Beautiful guitar and fantastic playing.

[@Bodyknowledge77]

That last selection was some rocktastic fantastic Lemmo guitaratude!......

[@rideough]

That last song melted my brain!!!!!

[@aljohno72]

Gold top with a slice of Lemmo a cocktails that realy takes your head off 🤯

[@Killstrike6660]

Flight of the Lemmobee at the end

[@nicks1938]

Lemmo... my guy. Melted my damn face. Holy smokes.

[@iggycygnus7430]

Old, battle-worn sounding pickups. I love it.

[@JodySinclair]

That original piece was exceptional!

[@officersurplus]

A king without a crown

[@lukeabram4311]

Listen to that beast roar!! Seriously though...one of the best vids iv ever seen. That guitar was made for him!

[@billthornton847]

That L.P. sounds "Killer-mo-Diller. That thing rocks. Can only imagine what that sounds like being there in person. She sounds great thru my rotten phone speaker. Fabulous playing today as well.

[@morph-x7153]

Wow! Dont’t even wanna spill anymore words to this performance, but i’m still gonna. Inspiration at its peak, even though i’ll never be able to play like this, it still inspires me as much as one possibly can. I’d rather call this channel “Norman’s rare guitarist” from now on.

[@davidnord1979]

wow Michael👍👍 and thanks Jen...Have a good weekend ....

[@michu6777]

I love the first jam so much. Sounds like the verse from "Porch" by Pearl Jam and the chorus from "I Stay Away" from AIC

[@SolePilatesNYLocustValleyNY]

That Dude asked for something and got served more than his ears could handle!

[@eoinkane5908]

Whoever made the song request of a Lemmo original had no idea what they were getting themselves into

[@donnystephens8032]

Mike you OPENED UP A BIG CAN ON THAT GOLD TOP !!!!! Dang Bruh !!!

[@andyp5743]

Wow! What a guy. Incredible playing again!

[@a.dudeman7715]

Man, I want that third song on an album. Holy shit, that's good.

[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

I loved it. Nothing helps us out more so than getting put on the spot. We should almost thank him for that one....almost!

[@glenkepic3208]

Clik'd for the '68. Loved it Wondered where the dude went. Lemmo Demo where's he's looking over his shoulder and 'where are ye ?'. Slayed him.

[@MrKoladge]

Great Jam Mike. Damn them P-90's kick out some great sound.

[@grahamt33]

You can play it sweet and mellow - I wish you had for such a beautiful instrument

[@mats4011]

i admire the way Lemmo mastering time and dynamics

[@clutchcarabelli8054]

I mean I'd buyer Her but what's the point she'll never respect me after Michael did'er like that...

[@KennyLarvitz]

Thanks to guy behind ! Very cool hammer on/pull off riff !👍🏼

[@joelsimms4636]

You never cease to amaze me! Well done! Thanks for the Les Paul!

[@travisdodge8533]

How has this one slipped through the cracks and I’m just now seeing it? Maybe the best guitar of the day! 🤙

[@campfirecrooner]

Lemmo has single handedly pushed the envelope and elevated his style that includes influences like Zepplin, EVH, Hendrix and all the rest to brilliant heights and come up with a playing style all his own. But he's little shy about his own prowess, that is of course until he get's prompted from on lookers who haggle him to expand on his impeccable technique.

[@itshardday6943]

no one can fight with a gibson gold top 🔥

[@jwhitty14]

Lemmo, that last piece was freekin' SICK!!! WoW!