Guitar of the Day: 1988 Gibson Les Paul Standard | Norman's Rare Guitars

#GuitarOfTheDay: 1988 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Original Black finish here at #NormansRareGuitars! For any questions you may have or price inquires about this #Gibson #LesPaul #Standard #Guitar please give us a call at 818-344-8300. So what do you guys think?
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[@Birbdup]

Leather jacket?? *Mark wants to know your location*

[@Birbdup]

But you’re killing it mike 🔥

[@Mr.Safety.]

He did do well, but that meme is gonna be great

[@plumiegirl47]

Evan Keough it was warm today lol too

[@67foxcharlie]

That’s a Agnesi replica bought on EBay

[@jltrem]

Not enough zippers.

[@jeffeastman625]

Uh oh.... wearing a leather jacket and doing a Gibson on Tuesday. #darkside Keep on rockin’, Lemmo!

[@chrishedrick3117]

Motley- 1-Looks That Kill 2-Too Young To Fall In Love 3-Live Wire

[@PureAsGold]

1. M 2. V 3. P

[@chris_2714]

That movie proved one thing. No matter how crazy a band is, Ozzy is crazier!

[@Showmemusic]

read 12 days on the road with the sex pistols...

[@JendaHrbac]

Led Zepp also got to some crazy stuff. Not to mention The Who!

[@Liquidskwid]

GG Allen would beg to differ.

[@modergav]

And Keith is Bananas

[@keithling417]

WHAT Movie?

[@shawnclifton4742]

Noisey Broad: "It's too heavy." Mick Mars: "Let's tune it down a half step and play it faster." The Dirt Rocks!!!!!!

[@jmd87311]

Tuned down a whole step

[@RockHardRiffs]

We’re now at that stage in the show where Fonzie scraps the khaki windbreaker and dons the leather jacket like a true bad ass. Love the Les Paul!

[@tskeldin29123]

Lemmo you are nailing the tones of these guitars and how they are supposed to sound like each song should. Thank you for not just plugging in and playing whatever comes out.

[@dustinmitchell3510]

So does this guy pay you peopple to comment that his playing is amazing? Lol dudes playing is ass.

[@contrabandjoe7974]

Mike.. your playing skills are outstanding. But still need a bit more info on the guitar.. History-Condition-Demo (Lemmo).....

[@alexmarshall7909]

ContraBand Joe why? Are you planning on buying it? Wouldn’t think so.. visit the shop if you want more info on the guitar. This is KZbin channel for entertainment and to show norms stock. Not a history lesson . Many thanks

[@maximilien_4382]

@@alexmarshall7909 this is the dumbest comment I've ever read. Just because you're interested in something doesn't mean you want to buy it.

[@mjanovec]

@@alexmarshall7909 This show isn't purely for entertainment. All of the guitars shown are for sale and the video is meant to generate interest in selling the guitar.

[@srh361]

@@alexmarshall7909 I enjoyed when mark would go in depth about a guitar cause not only did I learn about it but I know what to look for when buying older guitars!

[@alexmarshall7909]

@@srh361 yes agreed but this info was accumulated over decades which lemmo doesnt have , what he does offer though is entertainment and great playing to show the guitars off. all info about the guitars are on the website so i dont see the issue ?

[@r03hls3ph]

Ninja turtles hate Lemmo because he is the shredder🤘🏻

[@keithbaldwin1236]

Stole that jacket? No, problem! Looks great!! Got to have that shirt! Where did you get it?

[@thestrum71]

Have the same one, only from 1990, my first Gibson. Great time to buy Standards. They play and sound amazing.

[@deanh99]

I'll admit I do miss Mark but this guy absolutely rips!!!!! GOTD is in excellent hands!

[@JIsaacMardis]

It looks like your t-shirt skeleton is playing the guitar, which makes it even cooler lol. Awesome playing!!

[@eddiegodoy5120]

I think its stevie ray vaughan

[@rhunt4851]

Absolutely killing it, Michael!! One suggestion: when going with the leather jacket, employ the largest, sharpest zipper available. Love it!!!

[@olid7947]

Also the more expensive the more zippers/ buttons you have to wear

[@kellydaugherty3136]

Lemmo is a KILLER! Straight up this guy is a great player

[@peterlukach310]

Yo if you ever get one of those bad boys from 68, how about a little Bowie in the memory of Mick Ronson.

[@ledflaplin2001]

Absolutely!!! Mick Ronson is do underrated. Great guitarist. Took Bowie into the stratosphere.

[@kw7292]

Michael, be yourself, you're fine. Never please all of them, except with your playing. It's the best. See you tomorrow.

[@phillipb9328]

I have a red Les Paul. do you think if I upgrade to a black les paul it would help out my tone? My guitar is only five years old though. Don’t know if that makes a difference

[@decadentdevil]

Lemmo. Please let us know a little bit more about the type of pickups and tuners...Let us know if anything has been changed on the guitar. For collectors like myself those are very important details. Always loving and supporting the show.

[@decadentdevil]

@Arthur Morgan, Formerly 4th Chairman lol..I have 4 guitars . I'm not a huge collector. But I'm always looking for something else. And yes I play mine.

[@decadentdevil]

@Arthur Morgan, Formerly 4th Chairman that's cool . You can find me @rainstarpoet on Instagram. Take care brother

[@Lowerhaightstreet]

Yo that is a dope Jacket, I believe 88 was a transitional period for pickups of that era. End of the Tim Shaw and the beginning of the PCB Bill Lawrence. Great playing as always Michael.

[@lightningrt434]

Same as mine. Mine’s a lot scruffier with a neck break tho and Grovers. The Bill Lawrence pick ups are my fave.

[@superchefno1]

Now that was ,........ Outstanding !!!!

[@clintwilson6380]

Made me think of back in high school, saw Ozzy Bark at the Moon tour, @ Summit in Houston, Mötley Crue opened, right before they got huge, bought a "Shout at the Devil" concert shirt and wore it to school the next day, got sent home, wore it again the next day and got 3 day suspension! Most don't remember the old "satanic panic" nonsense from the 80's, but, hey, this was in Texas, I rode that notoriety for months! If I'm not mistaken, I think it was Jake E. Lee in Ozzy's band at that time.

[@Chris66JTM45]

You're right with Jake E Lee ... Premier Guitar YT channel is about to show Jakes interview giving his current rig run down ... 5 minute trailer already posted.

[@jorgegvb]

Why not have a link to the featured guitar?

[@PCMESS]

Because they're usually 10s of thousands of dollars

[@draganm7823]

Its an 88 so doubt its in the tens. An 80's standard in ebony similar condition to this one is about $3,000.00 Canadian. Hope this helps.

[@zplapplap]

“Usually”. Words have meaning. Nobody said that this ‘88 Les Paul Standard cost tens of thousands of dollars.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Even when he plays Les, Lemmo plays more!!

[@angryheb1]

No mention of the Bill Lawrence HB-R circuit board pickups? Only available for 2 years?

[@hippyneonoutsider]

Loving your playing with every episode, your personality is great as well. I feel like the more comfortable you get the more we will all enjoy this.

[@paulyC]

No doubt, I can't remember an episode when Mark shredded like Mike did during Live Wire.

[@AdmiralQuality]

I get the feeling he's a sweetheart as well but I do miss a bit of authoritative guitar nerd info-dump. Mike more than makes up for it with the playing though! It's like he *cares*! :o

[@WesleyACDCRythms]

I really hope u guys do a 'proper' mic up of the amps in the near future. Mike's playing is not really getting through enough. His playing is insane, love the new guy😉. Keep on rocking.

[@omarpigeon]

SM57 for the win ;)

[@IainFrame]

Cool, I've got a black 1988 Gibson LP Standard too, and it looks absolutely identical to this. Bought it back in the early noughties for 700 GBP. I still absolutely adore it and it's my number 1 guitar. Can't imagine *ever* selling it.

[@richosburn]

Michael, I’ve got one bit of advice (certainly not meant as a criticism, hopefully that is clear, because you’re doing awesome). If you listen to yourself talk on video you may notice you say “uh” and “umm” a lot when you’re pausing to think about what to say next. It’s very common in public speaking…and really distracting. I always clicked a pen, so we all have a nervous little tick we need to be aware of. That’s just something to consider as you get more stick-time on the show, but seriously, you’re really getting into a good stride with these shows. I appreciate that you’re continuing to educate a bit with music history or lore surrounding each instrument and I know that takes time, effort, so thanks buddy. Cheers!

[@dennisbroadbear6011]

You can really play Lemmo, but would like to get more of the guitar in this show. How it sounds with the different pickup combinations. Are you selling guitars or yourself. Damn I miss Mark

[@Jollytime-ul7ym]

No guest hosts!!! Lemmo for life!

[@gagelink4963]

I also loved The Dirt! Not ashamed to say I watched it twice this weekend... Awesome guitar!

[@aquilarossa5191]

When I hear the word crew, I think of being back at sea. But crew and music? We Are The Road Crew - Motorhead. Not heard of Crew before. Riffs remind me of a mix between Ratt's, Jake E Lee's, and Vivian Campbell's with Dio.

[@bgilley8199]

If you want to look up the band he's talking about it's called Mötley Crue, and they were huge in the 80s. They toured with Ozzy, but were a lot more glam/pop rock than Ozzy.

[@johnhaddix387]

That tone was spot on

[@stratcat7162]

Sounds Good! Makes me appreciate MM even more now.

[@eddypalogrande]

Woah there. Mark! Your hair grew back, it's a miracle!

[@fabulousfreddyisready]

Mark has never played so well!

[@catfishmudflap]

That was crazy. Very nice guitar, and, it's black. Wow!

[@jamesatkinson4386]

You are really a top presenter/player. Very likeable. Keep it going. Want to see that film

[@campfirecrooner]

please add more amps and info about each amp! Thanks, Mark Agnesi didn't do much with amp or pedals.

[@thesmith1526]

Hi Lemmo, I’ve been loving GOTD. Got some homework for you though my man. Take a Les Paul home and get to know all the amazing things all four knobs do. The versatility of the LP is massively underrated. It took me a very long time to understand just how important all the subtle variations and settings of those knobs could make that guitar work for any style of music. You mentioned you hadn’t really spent a lot of time with a LP. If you can seriously put some time aside to really get to know one then it will be another massive asset to your already fantastic playing. Also on another note, you could also look up a bit of history about the end of the Norlin era and the changes back to more traditional design that these ‘80’s LP’s had. Things like the death of pancake bodies, the volute and the three ply maple neck are all really important reasons why the guitar you just played is starting to be known as “good wood” and the start of the second golden age at Gibson. Hopefully you read this and take it in the spirit is was written. You’re doing a great job and your personality shines through. Keep on keeping on mate and give the LP a chance to grow on you. Byeeeeeeeee

[@crusherbmx]

Black and white guitars are me weakness.....and early Motley Crue! Brings me back to 1984!

[@michaelgallagher3640]

SAME!!!

[@waynedavis5137]

Thanks again for so many things not the least of which is no scratchy scratchy.

[@jgoodell77]

I’ve got a 91’ Standard, it’s a boat anchor but I love that guitar. Great demo!

[@douglaspayne10]

Jason Goodell I have two 91’s. Such a great guitar!

[@brettliebermanmusic]

I have a 94 and it is the heaviest guitar on the planet

[@edwardmonsariste4050]

‘94 ebony.....definitely good wood era Les Paul’s.

[@thesmith1526]

I’ve got a ‘95. Just under 9lb. It’s awesome.

[@timlilly]

My first Les Paul was one of those. Nice. I think your leather jacket is pretty cool too. And you took it off to play!

[@ashevillescarborough]

Omg the year I graduated high school. Need this one!

[@koll789]

Hey Lemmo, ......... give us a smile now and then man!

[@robertjardine4648]

Why no prices? Perhaps a price range? Great job, Hi Jen..

[@kedduff1814]

Robert Jardine probably because the price would scare people.

[@darrylscarmack6453]

I have that exact guitar. I bought it in Dec. 88. Still have it. Technically the color is ebony. No biggie. One thing of note is in 88 the stock pickups were the Bill Lawrence HB's. Gibson only used them in 88. They weren't received well. Apparently some early 89s had them as well. I love them. I think they sound great. Lot of guys didn't. I think it's more because they aren't the traditional style pickups rather than them not sounding good. Anyway doing a real good job Mike. Keep it up!

[@allstopblue5717]

Interesting. I’m gonna look into that now. This was a solid sounding guitar to my ears.

[@chigimon]

Awesome playing and awesome t-shirt

[@TheRockyhockey007]

ooooh , THE guitar , black Les Paul standard , this is the one I want , if I ever win the lotto , classic humbucker racket , all EQ's at noon just a little reverb and wide freakin open , that's how ya rock n freakin roll. Great demo Lemmo , and nice intro to the guitar , still need a little more time on the specs tho , wood composition , the pick ups , history , etc. but you're doin a great job , so relax have fun, play guitar. Thanks Michael and Jen.

[@andrewpappas9311]

8:06-8:36 Holy crap Mikey can shred, that was awesome

[@carrielittlecplaster1620]

awesome playing, mark wld be proud!!

[@McRips]

Very cool, have an 89' exactly like that.

[@rustyshacklfort9508]

Thank you for not playing girls girls girls or home sweet home ! My local radio station seems to think that those are the only two songs the crew ever did .

[@michaelmitchell5909]

That was awesome playing Mike!.... You made my day brother...thank you!.. I love this channel and it's got a whole lot more interesting seeing you take the chair man!... Can't wait to see what's next!

[@PolishHammer]

thats exactly what my 1980 used to look like! sweet guitar, I changed a few things on mine no worries its a keeper!

[@brettjensen994]

Great playing, love the t-shirt, and thanks whi much for taking the jacket off to play. I would have enjoyed some more info on the guitar (nut width, some pick-up info, show us a good shot of the buckle rash etc) still, you are doing great, keep rockin!

[@DanButcher303]

Here's a stupid question....When do guitars come out ? Is there a season ? Similar to the way car manufacturers do it ? I know about NAMM but that's not when guitars come out right ?

[@edwardmonsariste4050]

Dan Butcher. Just my opinion of what I’ve noticed through the decades.... Gibson and Fender will usually do like auto manufacturers and start a year production by the late autumn of each year. They may wait to the actual calendar year to release them to the dealers. Then add special runs throughout the manufacturing year, depending on wood types available. I know with Gibson it takes a good while for the nitro curing process to complete, so to have their guitars ready for the public, they will begin production before the actual stamped calendar year. I’m sure someone else could chime in if that is not the case for Fender or others....

[@DanButcher303]

@@edwardmonsariste4050 thank you very much !!!!

[@michaeltimothy487]

Lemmo: Takes leather jacket with zippers off and is really careful with expensive rare guitar. *Mark Agnesi has left the chat*

[@BountyHunterBootcamp]

Michael Timothy right! Always bugged me

[@maximilien_4382]

*doesn't slam the lid of the case onto the wooden shelf while opening it*

[@GunsnRosesfan2012]

Song 1- Looks that kill Song 2- Too young to fall in love Song 3- Live Wire

[@jacedoyle6627]

I’m loving this guy, Mark was great and this guy is doing great too.

[@pauldavis3904]

Sounds awesome. Love that spring reverb haha. Dont hear of many les pauls from the 80s for some reason.

[@Jake-st5mm]

You melted my face on Live Wire.

[@MrStranger1944]

I can dig it.

[@andrewpappas9311]

Neck Pickup: Looks That Kill - Mötley Crüe Middle Pickup: Too Young to Fall In Love - Mötley Crüe Bridge Pickup: Live Wire - Mötley Crüe

[@jonathanlindroos5329]

Now he is starting to get into it!

[@marklownox]

Excellent playing ML..........your skill is phenomenal

[@Prevzin1]

amazing as always!

[@MattyK-USA]

Great Lemmo Demo! Would definitely like to hear more details about the guitar in the intro section 🙂👍

[@Vader1957]

Excellent playing !

[@g4wfr]

Tuesday, Les Paul, it doesn't matter - you're forgiven. You know what Lemmo - you ROCK! Oh yes :-)

[@mountainsun1]

I have a LP 1988 Custom Lite, yep it is Black, I guess it is vintage now, wish I could play it half as well as Lemmo! ( wished you talked a little more about the instrument appointments 🤔)

[@charleyharlan979]

Just mentioning Mick Mars wins me over for life.. But then you went and backed up those words.. Shiiiiiit.... You should have literally set that guitar on fire 🔥

[@Ian10111]

This is NO JOKE there’s an app called “letgo” and I found a made in USA les Paul standard for $350! My friend ended up buying it... it was in this slash sort of Brazilian dream sort of burst

[@Johnlemmo451]

1) Looks that Kill 2) Too Young to Fall in Love 3) Live Wire

[@MonsieurSlydaoust]

What's the amp ? Same Fender with a pedal?

[@degani.guilherme]

You Rock man!!! Playing the shit out of those old guitars!!!! Hell Yeah!

[@lueyteledeluxe7457]

No criticisms, you aredoing a good job. ...It did make me realize just how big a shoes you've had to fill. Mark Agnesi brought so much life and verve to the presentations. He would just drool - in a good way - over each one, and each of their unique features... And we, the audience, could lust vicariously over these top shelf instruments. We could all channel our inner 12yr old and just go, "This is totally radical, dude!! Rock on!!! " But yeah, full support to you, new guy. You must have impressive credentials, cos there would have been a frenzy of weird n wonderful RocknRollers and experts to compete with. So I guess that'd be my only suggestion : don't be afraid to drool. That's why we tune in - to drool over these exquisite pieces - and you're basically our eyes n ears (and fingers) Good job bro. Looking forward to some offbeat pieces. I mean I do love strats and les pauls (in fact, they are my only two guitars - so literally my number 1 & 2 guitars of choice. But they can become a bit same-same. The odd firebird, that Dan electro...and e'en that bc rich bich , that ibanez.... Yeah there have been some phenomenal interesting pieces you don't see everyday, lately Oh and that double neck strat! ....

[@coreymineard]

That is about 80% more reverb than I would use, but it’s only Rock n Roll.

[@Ed.Incierto]

Great playing sir! And I gotta say, what a very nice SRV shirt you have there

[@chad3625]

The Dirt was a badass movie! And that is a badass Gibby! Another Awesome start to the week!!

[@JimG27]

Great guitar and playing Mike!

[@jomamma1750]

Best sounding tele I ever heard!

[@mattg082]

Nice! I saw Slash recently saying he hunts down 88 standards, and is his preferred year. Out of all of them he says this year was the best for him…probably sentimental value. But out of all the models he has, was surprised he rocks a lot of 88 Les Paul Standards. Still not the cheapest, but not the most expensive or pot of reach.

[@harrykadaras9459]

Hmmm...I thought it was 87 Standards that are his favs...maybe I misheard...

[@mattg082]

@@harrykadaras9459 you may actually be right, as that was during the Appetite time where the got money. I’ll have to relook it up, but it was in his guitar collection video

[@bjdenil]

Great video guys!!!!!

[@jasontrayal718]

Nice Job. Love me some Crue! As a product of the 80's...( I went from 10 to 20 years old in that decade ) I still love the Metal from those years! That was back when the original MTV actually played "Music Videos"...imagine that 😂

[@TangleTwister]

Lemo, have you ever heard of the band "Swell Maps"? Kinda a underground english Hippie post punk Band. Kinda a "Velvet Underground" type of story, weren't really appreciate as much as they should have at the time, but of course looking back the art was f'n awesome and one of the best underground post punk bands there was. PLEASE PLAY SOMETHING FROM "SWELL MAPS" Cheers Lemo...

[@personal3550]

Everyone is so concerned with the um's and ah's...who the hell cares?!?! This kid can shred, don't get caught up in the syntax.

[@fabulousfreddyisready]

^^^^^^This!

[@fabulousfreddyisready]

​@Veteran Bicycle It's just guitar video on YT, get a grip...

[@stanlee5465]

Looks just like my mid 90's version... Until I knocked it off the stand and snapped the headstock completely off! Managed to glue it back together myself and it luckily it still plays great! And at least now I have a good excuse never to sell it!

[@LEgoiste]

Getting better and better and better, at this rate I’ll run out of space!

[@RCSkunkWorX]

Outstanding video my friend...

[@henryhunter5026]

Hell! That’s some great playing. Makes me want to just give up and buy an accordion. More please.

[@koll789]

Talkin' of movies .......... The Highwaymen is out on Netflix on Friday. It looks awesome, can't wait. Kev looks perfect in the lead role with Woody as back up.

[@daniwest1370]

Witch film is he talking about?

[@JorgeMorales73]

Glad I tuned in.

[@digthemusicman483]

I thought we did Juniors when we don't have Teles... :( Please Michael, give the younger P-90 brother some love. Sincerely, your LP Junior fanatic

[@pinotr]

Good Job!! Sounds very good👍🏻

[@digitalbrand5510]

There was a Standard in limited production in ‘74, available through Manny’s Music. Still have mine.

[@tjnugent62]

Michael, you are an amazing guitarist...