Guitar of the Day: 1975 Gibson Les Paul Triumph Bass | Norman's Rare Guitars

[@TrevorPaull-xe1yq]

I bought one of these white ones in 1977 , when I was playing in a band in Calgary Alberta !!! Canada Y'all !!! And I loved it ...I ran it through an Ampeg V4B head and 2 V4B loaded horn cabinets , with 2x15" in each cab ,( volume was the rule back then ) I was so amazed at how many tone variations I could conjure out my gear ...I couldn't leave that bass panel alone , I mean , phase switch , 3 position tone control along with bass and treble pots , master volume ...man !!! My drummer kept bugging me to get a 4001 Rickenbacker , which I eventually did...nothing worse than a whiny drummer, by trading my beloved Triumph in on the Rickenbacker , a decision that I haven't forgiven myself ( or my old drummer ) for , for 40 years now...Gibson would be smart to bring back this model in white only...if they did , I can tell you they would sell some basses...mine was a dream to play , I couldn't put it down !!! And I couldn't quit looking at it !!! Even my girlfriend at the time liked it even though it cost me more than we could really afford ...but once I saw it ...I had to have it ...and oh , Mark ...you're the best , so funny and knowledgable and that goes for Jen too !!! Cheers from your northern neighbour !!!

[@johnrichards5241]

I am currently recovering from emergency surgery, and the process is going slower than expected. GOTD is by far the best part of my day! Asking for good vibes to be sent my way!

[@DanielNotFreddy]

that is easily the coolest bass since the violin bass. Gibson should bring back this model.

[@billfraser1491]

Gibson should bring back all hid model...

[@Blueshirt38]

Realistically it won't sell much past an early release boom. Most of their older basses were innovative and well liked by enthusiasts, but didn't sell well enough to justify continuation. Grabbers, Rippers, EB-3Ls, and Triumphs will probably never see another FULL production release, unless Gibson gets their heads out of their asses and lets Epiphone make some affordable reproductions with cool options, because a Gibson G3 today would just cost too much to justify it when you could buy a '75 G3 in great shape today for what a current production run would cost.

[@allrequiredfields]

@@Blueshirt38 I'd love to see all the old Gibson basses brought back as affordable Epiphones.

[@I-Libertine]

Got one of these. White, 1975 model, purchased new in 76. It was a lonely bass hanging on the wall at Atlanta's Rhythm City. Love it, can't part with it. Thinnest neck ever. Look at that nut width!!! A brilliant bass.

[@mikeymojo8299]

#ThumpinThursday #1975LesPaulTriumph🇺🇸 1)New Years Day/U2 🇮🇪 2)Girls and Boys/Blur 3)One Way or Another/Blondie 👱🏻‍♀️ 🔥super rad bass, great demo @markagnesi

[@lachrimaestro]

Blur/ Girls and Boys.

[@mikeymojo8299]

lachrimaestro ty👍🏼

[@dar3mor6]

You missed the "Union Jack" flag on Girls and Boys.

[@alabamahebrew]

Mike M - I'm not trying to pick a fight or anything with you OK? But if the contest is supposed to be that people have to figure out each song, why do you post what the songs are? Isn't that like cheating? Now, don't get me wrong, I appreciate it because I had no clue what the first two songs were lol. I just wonder if Mark or Jen have ever deleted your posts or anyone else's who have done this. Again, I am NOT trying to pick a fight or even criticize you for this, I'm just wondering.

[@EpictheEpicest]

1) Is technically from the sound track to Assault on Precint 13. If U2 used that riff they 'borrowed' it.

[@apottage]

Les Paul himself designed this bass. My is one of the few that were made completely in black. I think only 12 were made in black. Gene Simmons had one. I bought mines in a second hand shop back in 1982. Didn’t even get a case with it so no idea it’s history. Sure was heavy carrying back home on the train wrapped in a black bin bag!

[@waynejones3428]

That's the yellowest shade of white I ever saw! 😁🍺💛

[@SteveOuimette]

I freaking love this bass! White, poop brown, I don't care. Just love the whole thing from the shape to the Custom headstock to the low impedance pickups and all those crazy switches. Plus the tone is fab all the way!

[@jacobelberg1275]

Finally, a Gibson bass that doesn't sound like a muddy shit storm. Awesome bass

[@joelonsdale]

I have one of these and that Muddy Shit Storm you mention is exactly my sound!

[@trevor-johnsen]

​@@joelonsdaleyes, I agree, the muddy shit storm is my favorite ❤

[@lakselv3768]

Then you should check out the Ripper/Grabber/G3 models!

[@clarkbanes6958]

I personally love it every time Mark says, “We have a lot to talk about.”

[@keithlau3872]

What an AWESOME bass! So freaking space age futuristic too! Way more exciting than a Precision bass! Mark’s song selections kick major ass! Great episode for Thumping Thursday!!!

[@dmac-333]

1. New Years Day - U2 2. Girls and Boys - Blur 3. One way or another - Blondie

[@tomjohn3364]

Thumping Thursday you can't spell Thumping without Thursday!!! Yes one of my favorite days of the week. Very cool bass Chad would approve. I know I'm very happy to see different bass guitars.

[@I-Libertine]

100 were made. And I have one! 😁 Purchased new from Rhythm City at a discount (no one wanted her but me. And I love her still.)

[@joelonsdale]

I've been using one of these live for the last 20 years + and I absolutely love it! There's really only one pickup setting that cuts it live (at least in my band) and it's heavy but it is perfectly balanced and stays exactly where you put it instead of toppling forward towards to headstock like most other basses. It also makes me look like a normal sized human being because it's smaller than a jazz... I'll never sell it, but I have to say, the butter colour of yours is beautiful - mine is wood and also very pretty. I'm also missing the bridge guard, which I would like to replace....

[@GustavoFarenzena]

I share the same words, but my bass is Black but I understand that I bought it repainted

[@joelonsdale]

@@GustavoFarenzena Then we are brothers!

[@GustavoFarenzena]

@@joelonsdale or maybe some kind of parallel universe..hehe.I am probably in the other point of this world

[@DanButcher303]

Sweet bass ! Both pick ups position 1 sounded fire. Beautiful shade of yellow.

[@fladification]

Dayum Mark, you're really starting to get the hang of this bass playing stuff. Keep it up and some day you might just be able to join a band playing bass! Once again - Thursday is the best day day...cuzi t's thumpin' day!

[@MrStranger1944]

I can dig it.

[@jrp7837]

This one actually sounds really nice, even compared to some of the others you've featured.

[@fredtarr6140]

I have one in Black one of only a few and my pickups were redone by PRS

[@keithwindow4435]

Mark, the 3 Position tone switch is actually a coil tap selector. The original Les Paul Bass was a companion to the Les Paul Professional and Personal and the Triumph Bass was the companion to the Les Paul Recording which also had the custom diamond inlay on the Headstock and controls mounted an a plate, the original Bass, Personal and Professional had them mounted through the body and their bodies were considerably heavier 12-13 pounds due to being oversize.

[@jwsaxe]

I owned a 1970 Les Paul Bass - pure mud, massive thud thru a Peavey 2x15 folded horn cab & a 100W Carvin head. It deserved a better player than what I was 35 years ago.

[@I-Libertine]

I bought mine in white (exactly like this one) from Rhythm City in Atlanta in 1979. It had been on the racks since '75, and I bought it because of the discount. Still have it. Still love it. Heavy as a boat anchor, but it plays like a toy because of the tiny width at the nut and short scale. (Oh, for crying out loud, I gotta pull it out and play it now...)

[@joshcorbitt5827]

My 4 year old and I are routine views of Guitar of the Day. Long story short he has been hospitalized over the past month and is in a pretty scary place health wise. Would you be able to give him a shoutout? Just not on a thumbin Thursday.... he hates the bass! His Name is Greyson Corbitt.

[@sturusk3620]

Josh Corbitt get well soon Grayson 👍👍👍

[@owens7807]

i hope he gets well soon

[@pharmerdavid1432]

Are we sure you are telling the truth? If I was your son, I'd pull the plug (who can hate the bass?)....... That fact he's in a hospital bodes ill for his chances - holistic medicine is the only real medicine....!

[@editorjuno]

Here's to Greyson's prompt and complete recovery!

[@bangermccrusher]

My prayers for him man! Let us know when he is ok

[@chrisdrake447]

Radical new concept for Thumpin’ Thursday - a bass you can actually hear clearly. Gotta be a keeper for that reason alone.

[@rubinjames3813]

I just started watching your videos. addicted to hearing vintage guitars. my local music store has a very limited supply of musical gold.

[@arlingtonhynes]

3:57 I think you got amplitude and wavelength mixed up. You’re right about low impedance for long cable runs, whatever the buzzwords may be.

[@maliwilliams7262]

NOT a Gibson Bass Fan, but THIS One? Hell Yeah!!

[@canucklehead0]

Just have to say, we are all well aware of the disdain you hold for "Thunpin' Thursdays" but, thank-you so much for showing your intestinal fortitude and running some truly special and spectacular basses through their paces. Guitars may be your true love ( aside from Wife and family, of course) but please continue to embrace the bass!! Thx

[@vmat1000]

I like it. Started reading GP in '72 and the Les Paul Recording models were in almost every issue. Maybe Louis Shelton used one on the Low Down solo and Terry Kath was in some ads (Professional ?), otherwise nothing 'live' and explained. Thanks, Mark!!

[@billheeter9422]

As an old bass player I’ve actually always likes these critters. That said, I have a request. You’ve done Fender basses and Music Man. Now how about completing the hat trick with a G&L bass?

[@DougMayer]

Andy at Reverb used Blur's Girls and Boys in a pedal demo recently; getting lots of love lately!

[@guitarocd9984]

No mistaking a guitar from the 70s. Still trying to figure out what happened back then.

[@coltenbaker9341]

Must've had a good time then!

[@guitarocd9984]

Maybe

[@lookythat2]

It was a Cultural Counterrevolution. Regressive forces in society reacted to the huge cultural leaps forward made in the 60's. Or what?

[@erikmeyer2323]

COCAINE

[@JazzIs4urSoul]

Thank you for this awesome bass on a day I really needed some uplift. I’m running a fever of 101-103 so my week has been sucking

[@bassfingers]

I know how you hate Thumpin’ Thursday Mark but thanks for doing ‘em. Any chance of doing an Alembic bass next time one comes through the store?. I love mine and would love to hear your thoughts. ❤️✌🏻

[@andrewgoodwin9385]

I own a Dean acoustic bass. It's quilt maple sun Burst. I bought it 10 years ago but haven't seen any around sense. It's a lot of fun to play.

[@arrangrant4614]

Hi there I’ve also been waiting ages for Mark to do an Alembic bass I can’t believe they haven’t had any through the shop especially as they are made in California A nice 1970s series 1 would be nice like Stanley’s

[@gregn16]

Look, I love what " Lemmo" brings to the show , but this dudes personality is next level!! 😃. I.M.O., anyone who carries strong "musical prowess " , and a great sense of humor, absolutely adds to the quality of your /anyone's show. Thank you 😄

[@omikl]

I love Thumpin' Thursday. It always reminds me how screwed up the sub woofer in my computer speaker setup is ;-)

[@francesnieznay6623]

A LOT OF FUN that wont last long. Thanks.

[@jimalice1]

I've decided this has been one of my favorite Thumpin Thursday. This bass had some kind of special bite to it.

[@eternalme6077]

Now this is FREEKING SPECIAL!!! Haven't seen one of these in a Million years, Right On Norm..... 🎸💚

[@jimspinner9030]

Wow first time I knew all the songs and it's thumpin' Thursday!!

[@jordanprice8754]

I can’t wait for the day y’all get in the guitar version of the Gibson Les Paul Recording

[@Flamewalk]

I've watched so many episodes, and still learning something new:) Also, thank you for demonstrating all the switches.

[@kimmorgan379]

He played Boys and Girls by Blur! I love that bassline!!!

[@knottyknotty6894]

parts are obsolete, if something breaks like a switch you can not get another... lol Hi Jen

[@paulalferez4339]

Usually can't hear Bass clear enough thru cell phone. This Les Paul is loud with "Classic" solid sounds.🤙

[@chrisrhoton5344]

Wow. This is killer. For the first time ever, I may be calling the store tomorrow.

[@GeoffreyGentryMusic]

Neat bass! I've never seen one of those before! I also wasn't expecting that cover of "Girls and Boys". Keep me guessing!

[@matthewpaluch777]

Happy Thumpin' Thursday everyone. This is a Les Paul I can really get behind!

[@andrewpappas9311]

Song 1: New Year's Day - U2 Song 2: Girls & Boys - blur Song 3: One Way Or Another - Blondie

[@robertdavis4089]

Any idea how to read the date code from the serial numbers? My brother gave me one like this but the natural color

[@johncurley8617]

Bonus points for the Cheap Trick shirt 🏁🏁

[@Wraith35]

Mark, if you were going to have just one Bass this might be in the top three.

[@NiftyPlymouth]

Bluuuur...Thanks...so cool man😎

[@espcarolkinder]

@markagnesi How about Thirsty Thursday & you just sit on the couch & drink cocktails for 15 minutes & talk about vintage guitars???

[@itsfriday3555]

what a beauty'''' also a shout out to 'Greyson Corbitt get well soon little man so you can rock on''''

[@timlilly]

I've never seen one of these before. Mark you're becoming a pretty handy bass player

[@orvalmcneeley2621]

Say what you want, that bass is Rad, Bad and totally CHAD!

[@TheChadPad]

I AGREE

[@catfishmudflap]

Wow. That was different and cool.

[@Attercop47]

yes

[@musicsoundgear]

Best Thumpin' Thursday Bass ever! - Or at least one of the best :)

[@xfredoux]

Sounds great

[@midioplaysbass]

Does anyone know what’s the name of the song (if it’s an actual song) that he’s playing at 8:02 when he starts to play the instrument? I can’t seem to remember it and I’m going nuts 🥲

[@stevieklaer9347]

Wow, that thing is loaded with tones. Might have to see if I can get my hands on one.

[@TheRockyhockey007]

Pretty cool . I mean for a bass , never seen a les paul bass before , dual humbuckers , hi low impedence , phase shifter , sick. Gotta crank that rumble up to about 8 tho , get the place a thumpin. Great set Mark , mice production Jen , thanks guys.

[@dirkbonesteel]

That is FRIGGIN COOL. Unfortunately, it sent me down a low impedance rabbit hole for an hour. Thanks Les

[@jfinester]

Sounding good, Mark! Maybe I can shed some light on the switching on that thing-I used to have the guitar version, the Les Paul Recording. On that, there’s one more rotary knob, a 10-position switch that swept the treble frequencies from a rounder humbucker tone to a single-coil sort of thing, called the decade control. What it actually did I have no idea-the differences between 0 and 10 were extremely subtle. I’d use it between 0 and maybe 4 on the neck pickup for jazz, and at 10 on the bridge pickup it sounded almost like a Telecaster. Anyway, the tone switch in the middle was all controls in, the outside position turned off the decade control, and the other outside position turned off the bass and treble controls. Like I said, the differences were subtle, but it was like having presets. I never had anything low-impedance to run it into, just a Music Man HD130-410 amp, but I’ve been told that to really hear the effect of the decade control, it has to be run low impedance, and the only low-impedance guitar amp on the market was-surprise!-a big honkin’ thing called the Gibson Les Paul amp! But it sounded great through my Music Man!

[@nickgreen5369]

Nice job Mark! Love guitar of the day, wish you could tell the prices of them. I also never see them on your website for sale. Even a price range- say the bass is worth between $4-5,000 or something like that so you arent committed to a price.

[@TheChadPad]

2:01 YES....YES IT IS!!! This bass is CHAD APPROVED

[@babayaga1767]

which pixel is mark?

[@tomhunter8312]

Always wanted one , but have not seen one for a lefty.

[@DaBigE67]

This is the first bass I've heard on here that I thought really sounded great and would almost make me wanna play bass. Almost.

[@Tubulous123]

Yes!!! Thank you!!! 1Nation4Life

[@greggjohnson305]

Sounds nice.

[@anthonyc1883]

All EQs at noon, the moons of Uranus are shakin'!!

[@bradcox8468]

Awesome Tshirt

[@maxwellbrand]

sounds as buttery as it looks!

[@chrishopkins209]

From what I've read - Gibson got the adapters for the cables from Shure

[@PeteMossLives]

You two have a great vibe. Love watching.

[@bofuscrapshaw]

Sounds immense

[@markviereck4547]

Sounds really good.. surprised

[@w13rdguy]

When Gibson wanted to capitalize on the popularity of CB radio, haha! It even has "squelch!" LOL

[@Evan_Verone]

I watch every episode and love each one, but could you do a black or any burst guitar by the end of the week for my mom? She's going through serious surgery and have been worried. She loves my black guitars and sunbursts/silverburst guitars. Thank you Mark for the videos

[@golfandvinyl]

Cool.

[@meatrocket1]

A little... Lay it on the line. By Triumph would be appropriate

[@stevelynn7885]

ITS THUMPIN THURSDAY THAT ALWAYS GETS ME, I GET 99% OF THE SET LIST ALL WEEK AN THERES THURSDAY, HUM, I HAVE A BIG PROBLEM WITH ARRGGGG!!! HAHA ROCK ON!

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

This thing sounds great.

[@BrooksBassGuitars]

Great tone! One of the best bass guitars ever built. Only surpassed by the predecessor; the Les Paul Bass (the one without built in the impedance transformer). A Cry Of Love song would have been appropriate! ;-)

[@louie9373]

Bass is the most fun instrument and we all know it.

[@dylanlile3844]

Like les Paul recording love it

[@telecasterbear]

DIggin the Cheap Trick shirt.

[@llbookreviews4143]

So talented

[@ryangabriel5841]

Yeah fico feliz por mais um vídeo do Norman # norman rare guitarrs . 🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍👍👊👊👊👊

[@charlesogletree709]

I have that same bass! In the original case...

[@editorjuno]

I owned one -- very versatile in the studio, but way too heavy and difficult to dial in on stage. The Grabber is the only Gibson bass I would rate as an actual all-around "Triumph" -- otherwise I'd go with a Fender or a G&L.

[@alabamahebrew]

LOLOL... Before you started doing the third song I was actually thinking you were going to do that for some reason!! That is one cool bass!! I'm not a bass player, I have one and I pick it but I certainly am not any good on it. As such I don't usually get too excited about basses but this one!! OMG I want it!!

[@robfninh]

Had an EB1 and then a Ripper. Now I play either a P bass or my Bill Wyman. Good times...….

[@zankyalbo2208]

Hate to say it ... but that's one of the best sounding basses that you've done. Not sure how it would sound low imp. (right to the board, yah).

[@rogercardenas111]

Any chance of a carvin bass, Ibanez, g&l, ampeg.just asking. Hey Chad what up!😎😎😎

[@SanNjig]

That bass is beautiful

[@babayaga1767]

not going to mention how the pickguard is labeled upside down?