Guitar of the Day: Gibson Les Paul Dickey Betts Model "Red Top" | Norman's Rare Guitars

[@spartantim9907]

I’d love to have the talent to pick up a guitar and decide, hey, I’ll play a few tunes JUST LIKE THE ICONIC ARTIST. I don’t have that talent, but appreciate it when I see it. Thanks, Michael!!

[@MrReptilianhumanoid]

Love to see ol' Dickey get some recognition. Beautiful swells on Elizabeth Reed my dude.

[@EscapedTexan]

Been watching GotD for a couple years now. Lots of buying inspiration has come from watching this show. Have watched probably 90% of them. This is my favorite of all them. Thank you, Lemmo!!

[@jeffrey3498]

Many great memories of cranking up the JBL L-100s, with the herb and the brewskis, and zoning out to Live At Fillmore East. WHIPPIN POST!!! 😎👌

[@saltwatersaddletramp7229]

I grew up listening to Southern Rock. Dickey Betts is a legend!

[@larrypower8659]

Dickey Betts is, I believe, somewhat under appreciated in Allman Brothers lore. Without him we’d never have the great instrumentals nor would we have their biggest hits, all of which were composed and/or sung by Dickey Betts. Duane’s talent and fire were legendary and that lofty position in the pantheon of great guitarists is more than well deserved. But without Dickey, there is really no Allman Brothers Band or “sound.” In the words of Hall Of Fame ball player Reggie Jackson, Dickey was, “the straw that stirred the drink.” He brought the jazzier influence and those incredible guitar harmonies to the band. No Dickey Betts, no Allman Brothers Band. But that’s just me ...

[@john84896]

Good point sir...Dickie brought major hexatonic too...from playing in bluegrass string bands when he was a little kid (pluckin with his close kin) Incredible player n not often loved by the all man fans...haven’t read any books about the subject but it appears dickie fell out of favor with Greg n gang :(

[@GuitarlosCarlos]

ALL VERY TRUE LARRY MAN YOU'RE KNOWLEDGEABLE OR YOU SAW IT LIVE EARLY ON OR HAD THE LPs, OR BOTH BETTS WAS GREAT ON STAGE CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042

[@TheGuitarMan71]

You said what I’ve been trying to say for years

[@steveb.4809]

All U Gotta do...is Listen up ...on ALL the Great music they put out After Duane passed.....

[@larrypower8659]

@@GuitarlosCarlos Both. Saw the original band August, 1971, on Boston Common and already had the first two albums. Then when Live At Fillmore East came out, we all knew we had to see the band play live. They spent time in Boston before the first album was released and often could be seen hanging around at the Sunday Free Concerts and jams on Cambridge Common. I didn’t see them there but several friends did. I was just getting into slide guitar and seeing Duane play live was Both inspirational and educational. What a show, never to be forgotten. I saw every incarnation of ABB over the years but, as they say, the original was still the greatest. Ten years later I had the honor and privilege of meeting and jamming with Dickey, Butch Trucks, Dan and Frankie Toler, and was mesmerized seeing Gregg playing guitar and taking requests at my friend’s house. Now, THAT was a night (and very early morning) to remember. True story, as I live and breathe. GUITARLOS CARLOS, you da man! Guitar Of The Day introduced you to the GOTD community and the world. Keep a-pickin’ and a-grinnin’, my friend.

[@Snekcneh12]

Seriously though, this is the most beautiful Les Paul I've ever seen.

[@TheGuitarMan71]

Betts: the most understated guitarist in recent rock history

[@VonBluesman]

Allman Brothers Band, my favorite all time Southern Rock Band. Great demo ya’ll. Thanks.

[@darrylcole5575]

Yes and please don't forget about Skynyrd also. Cheers

[@tomblaze2]

your playing on Elizabeeth Reed with the volume swells was magical!

[@matthewwhitley982]

Love this Lemmo, hope you're doing well man. Rock on!

[@stvitalkid7981]

One of my favourite GOTD episodes ever! Thank you.

[@redduketeleman]

Thanks Michael. I managed to find one of these in vgc.....2003 I think it is . It's really a beautiful LP.

[@JohnGraybosch]

That was awesome! Best demo yet. Thank you Michael and the guitar sounded great.

[@Garrett9339]

There's one major pentatonic lick I always hear in Lemmo's playing. One of these days I might be motivated enough to showcase it. It's simple but so pleasing to the ear.

[@joelsimms4636]

Dickie was one of the best background players ever! Listen closely and you can hear some great rhythms being laid down!!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

My man,Lemmo! Getting better and better as the show goes on! Thanks guys!✌🤟

[@voodoodr]

Lemmo, this is a fantastic demo.

[@newmoon54]

While this is really nice, I have the real-deal story from 1977, when I was interviewing "The Dixie Dregs Band" at Stony Brook University before a show outside at the student union, if I recall correctly. But anyway, the Allman Brothers Band's road manager, Twiggs Lyndon was managing the up & coming Dixie Dregs Band, and he had just checked my credentials and allowed me to do the interview of the band. After telling Twiggs how HUGE a fan I was of the Allman Brothers, and especially of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, he immediately invited myself and my friend and photographer, Bob Towler, to go inside his equipment box van and we entered a secret compartment. The three of us were inside a hidden compartment with shag rugs on the floor, walls, and ceiling! Twiggs turned on a stereo system and we passed the smoke around! After just a few minutes, Twiggs tells me to reach down under the bench seat next to me, and pull out a black coffin-case guitar case! And he hurries me up and tells me to open it! So I did! And what was staring me in the face,,, was,,, DUANE ALLMANS 1959 CHERRY SUNBURST LES PAUL!!! YEPPP!!! HE SORT OF EGGS ME ON TO TAKE IT OUT OF THE CASE!!! I was scared to death of damaging it,, but he insists I pick it up and play it!!! And so, I finally did. And I played it for at least 15 or more minutes and gingerly slipped it back into the coffin case!!! My proof of this story has always been that Twiggs, who was given the Les Paul, was given one condition by Greg Allman, that NOBODY WAS TO PLAY ON THE ORIGINAL FRETS, and so Twiggs removed all of the frets. And he used some of those frets to spell "DUANE'S NAME" on the back of the guitar body!!! That guitar was taken back into the Allman family soon after Twiggs Lyndon was killed in a sky diving accident sadly. I'll NEVER forget that wonderful experience that Twiggs Lyndon so graciously extended out to me!!! By the way,,, Twiggs picture is on the back jacket of the album cover of the, "LIVE AT THE FILLMORE EAST" album, you'll see it!!! R.I.P. TWIGGS~!~

[@justkickitsfaceoff]

Incredible playing and a beaut of a guitar. Hats off.

[@soundpainter2590]

@justkickeditsfaceoff 👈 & You ARE "It".

[@tusharmishra1074]

This one was a Like even before hitting play

[@camwinston5248]

I believe Michael really enjoyed that ! I think he really digs the Allman brothers.

[@boss123400]

Nice job Lemmo, I would have listen to that jam for 30 minutes. Please don't put commercials in during the demonstrations.

[@guppybill]

So cool. Mr. Lemmo is a fine improviser. Bet y'all sell that today based on this work alone. Doesn't suck at all.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Absolutely man! Lemmo is an amazing guitar player!

[@martb8022]

Who says he sucks? I've seen overwhelmingly positive feedback since he took over from Mark...

[@guppybill]

@@martb8022 Why, I'll blacken the eye and fatten the lip of any who dare to say he sucks! Who said that?! Show yourself! Marty and I will give you a sound thrashing!

[@bradwagner3440]

@Mart b Mark who?? Michael is 1000 times better than the play authentic puppet.

[@martinandersson5833]

That was f’n awesome Lemmo! You play with such great feel. This was one of my alltime favorite Gotd’s. A great example of how versatile a Les Paul can be 👍👏🤟

[@crazynitroeverything4482]

I really like these playing demos alot

[@miguelescalera626]

Drooling 🤤 beautiful guitar and an amazing guitar player..

[@JourneymanActor]

I saw Dickey Betts live in San Francisco. It was a really good show. He has a really sweet sound. I believe that red top is his 57 gold top that he painted red. I think the gold is why it looks orange. The neck pickup has that same sweet tone. 👍

[@toddflowers8052]

Dickey is my second favorite after Duane and what a great axe ! This may be my most favorite episode ever ! Outstanding playing Lemmo ! 😎🎸🎶🍄👍 Thanks Jen !

[@hrstrat57]

Thinking Tomo would dig that one way out bit there 👍😎

[@A-staticCal]

Man, thanks for the bright spot this morning. Great playing of The Brothers. And seeing it on Duane's birthday tops it. He would approve, but suggests the application of a Coricidin bottle as well.

[@rickstorm1044]

Im happy to hear that Allman and Betts were your dads favorites The ABB had Warren Haynes and of course Derrick Trucks, a great guitarist in his own right I am a Beatles baby (born in their heyday) and a 80's teen Most of the 80's music, and beyond, left me stone ice cold My opinion and Im stuck with it So I gravitated to late 60's, early 70's stuff So hearing you play Elizabeth Reed, One Way Out and Whipping Post an ol Beatles baby some real good, so thank you

[@billfleming8281]

How can you thumbs down Lemmo playing a classic Les Paul , his talent is off the charts .

[@rockhead69]

Dickey Betts and the Allmans...doesn't get any better than that.

[@jeredmarrs8950]

and why the les paul is still the king of electric guitars

[@jobaci]

Great Job! Really enjoyed your playing .

[@christopherguzzi1316]

Every time you showcase a vintage guitar I want to buy it. Such great guitar playing on such great guitars! Thanks for sharing.

[@jimbonacum8917]

By the way, last I heard Dickey had some health problems. On his website it says he came through some surgery and was OK but that was a while back. Has anyone heard anything else about how he is doing? Hope he is OK. The ABB was a great band but they sure had their share of tragedy.

[@cpost1558]

When guitar of the day becomes guitar lesson of the day!

[@donaldholman9070]

Great video...thank you 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪

[@american_psycho1147]

Great video! Loved hearing about Betts, he never gets enough credit but he's one of the best to ever do it. One day I hope to make it to Norman's and see these beautiful guitars in person

[@randyfrieberg1706]

That's crazy ... Me and a cpl friends was just talking bout them today .. The whole southern rock thing and time ...... And boom ... Here u r playin it ..... Great minds think alike .... Awesome set as always ...

[@Smagledorf]

Nothing wrong with a little Allman Brothers to get the week going! Such a great guitar! However! Gotta do a Maton!

[@mrDCunningham]

Nice work Michael. I want that guitar

[@glenkepic3208]

This is sweet. Demo's cool, guitar is like wow !! "72, ABB at FE helped me start to play. 2 Years later, CDB is opening for LS and The MTB at Winterland and "The South's..." tune has the line "People down in Georgia come from near and far to hear Richard Betts play on that red guitar".....what, 45 years ago !! Still had me wonderin', maybe red guitar is more vocally oriented than Gold guitar. Wait,,,He had a SG Standard, nope. Mostly played by Duane (i believe given to him). This Red LP sorta ties things up. Guess he had this !! I can dig it :)

[@larrypower8659]

His “red guitar,” which I saw him play later on with Warren Haynes in the band, was a cherry red, dot neck Gibson ES 335 from the early ‘60s. That’s my take on it. I have never seen any photo or reference to a red Les Paul. He did play that SG, though I don’t know whose guitar it was. He and Duane switched off playing it with Duane often using it for slide. But this is a damned cool guitar and Lemmo is doing Dickey great justice on it.

[@johnpandolfino8663]

I'm old enough to have seen Duane and Dickey

[@larrypower8659]

Yes, me too. Boston Common, August 1971 - a FREE show! Mind blowing exhibition, influenced my whole outlook as a guitar player. Sadly, the tragedies began only two months later with Duane’s death. The original band is still the greatest. Man, could they play!

[@gfgranja]

Lucky you!

[@stephenpemberton9943]

One way out!..my favorite! ✌💛🤘

[@GarySixSixty]

glad i scrolled back some episodez....really enjoyed this

[@jan-michaelnelson6571]

Wow!!!!! What a pair, Applause!!!!!

[@TheRockyhockey007]

classic LP sound , classic Allman bros vibe , Duane and Dickey were two of the best , I luved that southern vibe , Allmans , Skynyrd , ZZ , Hatchet , ARS , all that southern fried rock , and most of it was played on a LP with the tone at half or less , well done Michael , is there anything you can't play? , thanks guys.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

If memory serves, that model’s color and indeed the whole model was based on the refinish Dickey did on Goldie, his old tried and true 50’s goldtop.

[@robnamowicz8073]

And the Twin plays on!!! Better yell, those old gals got the power!

[@3cardmonty602]

Shakey Jake makes Allman Bros songs look so effortless

[@rastafurrian3724]

All Betts on! Cheers Mike and Jen!

[@jimbonacum8917]

Les Pauls are capable of a tremendous variety of tones. But the tone that is my favorite is the Duane and Dickey Allman Brothers band.

[@poppadukes1273]

reallly nice playing young fella!

[@compass4853]

To quote someone we all know, "Very COOL!!!".

[@marksheefel3796]

Awesome playing !!!

[@markwarren250]

Can't ever go wrong with the Allman Brothers. Duane was the best.

[@nosferatu7325]

I love Duane but I feel like Betts is his equal. Both are mind-blowing of course. Their impact on players today is huge too.

[@avi_s0ncin0]

@@nosferatu7325 Duane and Dickey weren’t equals. They were different players...both extremely unique. The amazing thing about those 2 is they way they were able to harmonize and blend with each other so beautifully...If only Duane stuck around longer. I look up to both greatly. I just like Skydog better, because his playing was so out of this world and recognizable, and he could play nearly ANYTHING and make it sound amazing, a shame he left us so young.

[@nosferatu7325]

@@avi_s0ncin0 Duane was an amazing talent. Can you imagine if they had decades together instead of just a few years? A total tragedy

[@avi_s0ncin0]

@@nosferatu7325 ..Yeah. It’s a super creepy coincidence that Duane and Berry Oakley died within a year apart from each other, and both in traffic accidents!!

[@AuntAlnico4]

Mine is more red than orange and I like it but now I've seen this issue more orange than red I want that one.

[@sbolfing]

At Fillmore East came out when I was a sophomore - I think everyone had a copy of it! Beautiful guitar!!

[@michaelgoodhand2313]

The original is a 1957 Goldtop that Dicky himself stripped and refinished. “It had been really worn down by all the use and I just decided to make it how I wanted it,” Betts explained. “Some people think it’s nuts to do something like this to such a valuable guitar, but it’s a working tool for me.”

[@howardcrouchjr.2288]

Can someone make a mix of Lemmo playing all the guitar of the day’s ? I would listen to it on repeat

[@G_String]

Great episode!

[@MrSageXP]

Had to run and grab my bass and jam along. Great job!

[@achimneugebauer1097]

Hi Michael great demo thank you. Best regards from Germany

[@richardferris6976]

Makin his daddy proud

[@TurboGibby-bh8bu]

Nothing finer than a Lemmo demo.

[@turkey1342]

excellent !!!!

[@johnpowers2921]

This kid is so damn good! This kid is so damn good

[@guppybill]

Whenever I see that red-orange I think of tomato soup. Then I think of grilled cheese sammiches.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Helllllllll yeeeaha!

[@barbaperc]

i didn't know what i was gonna eat today, thanks man!

[@waybackplayback1347]

@@barbaperc Potheads these days.. Sheesh. 😊

[@greg7656]

perfect

[@brisleeadams]

Did you change and top wrap the strings before playing? Or did you do the presentation after restringing it to "normal" after the demo?

[@AuntAlnico4]

It's yup top wrapped.

[@houmouman1914]

Im on l’y watching form the jams, so great

[@J.Burrough]

Well Done well done 👏🏼

[@bartmay9560]

great playing Mike

[@hotrodjones74]

Can't go wrong with The Allman Brothers or a nice Les Paul. I love my LP even though it's only an Epiphone. Killer playing.

[@andrewpappas9311]

Any time I see a red Les Paul my mind always goes to the George Harrison/Eric Clapton "Lucy" Les Paul

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Yep, same here,ha!😄

[@GuyNarnarian]

Anyone know what looper Lemmo uses? I was lucky enough to see Dickey back in the mid nineties when they did their Beacon runs. I bought their 3 volume music books with all the hits and loved every painful second of learning some of those songs.

[@Clipperjp72]

Noticed you top wrapped the strings between the intro and the demo. I don't even want to know why. 😁

[@lustycourtier2425]

Is the year not on the COA?

[@metalmig]

great guitar great player

[@MarkH-f3f]

Nice. Favorite band but never saw Dickey play a Red Guitar of any brand before. Not even Warren. . I've seen him even use a PRS at the Woodstock show but never a red guitar. Only one is Derrick Trucks with his Red SG. ? But, ok.

[@2011vipe]

You can google Dickey Betts red guitar, if you want.

[@kw7292]

Michael, no fair. What’s the palm move you need to teach us? This dude is sic. #partyw/lemmo21

[@tommartin7833]

Lemmo Badass!

[@mickeya.4940]

It took a year plus, but today is the 1st time where I am not thinking to myself, God I miss Mark. Congrats Lemmo, you have won me over!

[@wesleyAlan9179]

I liked Lemmo from day one,haha! But yeah,Mark was truly missed💜

[@DatBoi-mo9vc]

Lemmo's got 10 times the personality of mr play authentic

[@wesleyAlan9179]

....and here we go with the haters

[@DatBoi-mo9vc]

@@wesleyAlan9179 yeah cause old boy here hating on lemmo for over a year wasnt when they got here

[@wesleyAlan9179]

@@DatBoi-mo9vc..hey, but you are correct though. Im just not into hating on mark, or anyone for that matter.

[@bikeluversusie2522]

That is a nice one.

[@avi_s0ncin0]

The Allman Brothers were one of, of not THE best live improvising band of the 70’s, (alongside the Dead of course)...nobody could play for so long, play such complex lines and harmonize so well with each other, all while improvising the whole time, just like Duane and Dickey did. Just imagine the sheer potential the band could of achieved, if not for the tragic death of Duane, and soon following after that, Berry Oakleys’, a phenomenal bassist. Not saying that I don’t like the Post-Duane stuff, I just feel like they could have done so many more amazing, out of this world stuff if he stuck around with us a little longer.

[@jonnybeck6723]

Cool Les Paul in a space where it's all R-9's

[@marycarvesthechicken7380]

Man, that was really nice!

[@Earlvis]

I WANT THAT GUITAR!!!

[@MikeHere]

Hells to the yeah

[@claudehanks1793]

A great job, brought back some memories from the day!

[@jambajoby32]

Sweet guitar

[@wildbilljr3369]

do you's ever get supro guitars in there made very weird but cool.

[@niallchurch2679]

Jen was very subdued in this posting,for some strange reason!

[@madmad8582]

Dickies best guitar was his goldtop next to his fender , and also a Gibson SG that red one looks like it was never played on its way to new looking

[@niccokiwi1013]

What is the name of the second song? Thank you!!😆

[@zankyalbo2208]

'One Way Out'

[@niccokiwi1013]

@@zankyalbo2208 thank you so much ☺️

[@oceanshb]

Epic!

[@darrylcole5575]

Dickey had his 57 Goldie painted red with a paso as the selector ring.

[@redduketeleman]

Hi Darryl...what is a paso please?

[@finnmcginn9931]

​@@redduketelemanMexican peso, a coin.

[@tosinkingfishercheeseburge8901]

Micheal your my favourite person