Norman's Rare Guitars - Guitar of the Day: 1932 Martin OM-18 Shade Top

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It’s #FlatTopFriday!!! #GuitarOfTheDay: 1932 Martin OM-18 Shade Top. Store manager, Mark Agnesi, showing you how our #MartinGuitar #OM18 #ShadeTop sounds like here at #NormansRareGuitars! For any questions you may have or price inquires please give us a call at 818-344-8300. So what do you guys think?
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[@thomasnettleton289]

Episode 499. The reason I follow this show is having the occasional opportunity to see these rare gems. Great episode!

[@mikeymojo8299]

#FlatTopFridayEpi499 #1932MartinOM18 1) My Little Ballerina/Brent Mason 2) She Talks to Angels/Black Crowes absolutely beautiful @markagnesi Hi Jen 🎥🎸

[@andrew92L]

Mike M. My little ballerina - Brent mason

[@billykennedy4530]

Mike NOOOOO i was hoping you know the first song

[@NiqScott]

If anyone knows Chris Hardwick (hey, it's LA, right?) tell him he needs to get Mark & Norm on The Nerdist/ID10T Podcast

[@daves.2111]

This is the coolest “common” flattop in a while. Sounds sooo good. I’m guessing near 6 figures good.

[@isaaccooke2400]

What tuning is he In for she talks to angels

[@JourneymanActor]

I think that's the best sounding acoustic ever on GOTD. It sounds Fantastic!

[@kevinkevin7144]

The best tone ever.

[@brucecall1595]

Every other is a copy. Martin.....the original dreadnought.

[@mauricemusician7636]

1930's Martins are amazing. I once played a 1934 OM-28 that I would've bought that day if I had $30,000 to spare

[@iasoccerdad]

Beautiful... sustain from heaven...😎🎸

[@capnbill99]

What an amazing guitar. I can hear it sustain here in NY.

[@gidge34]

Hells Bells, that thing was kissed by the Gods...nice playing Mark. Killer camera work Jen😘

[@stevev8592]

I don’t comment often, but I’ve been hanging around since the beginning! Thanks Mark and Jen for educating us all on the finest rare guitars!

[@zacharyhardy2585]

That was pure magic, I’ve seen every episode and that may be the best yet. Well done ya’ll!

[@billgelder]

Thank you Mark. Bubbles is so happy right now. I don't think he will be able to sleep tonight. There is a special place in heaven for people like you. Oh and he really liked the guitar.

[@Jacob-xi4fi]

I think we need a video of bubbles watching guitar of the day episode 500. That would make my week.

[@billgelder]

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[@affirmative_lovinlife]

Thanks Jen , Mark and Micheal, for the birthday shout out. ... It sucks but I’m beating cancer like a pro. Love you loads! # 499 One of the best episode (- . - )

[@karstenstow1921]

That flat top talks to angels. 🤘🏼

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

I first saw these GOTD videos about a year ago, so I haven't been watching since the beginning, but having been in love with vintage American made guitars for over 50 years now, I HAD to look through your channel to watch them all, over time. 500 is an amazing milestone. I've never waited on purpose to watch any live video, ever...but I'll see you tomorrow at 8:00pm, Eastern time.

[@ASennaFan]

That is a beautiful sounding Martin

[@ASennaFan]

Ok, just listened again, I was wrong. That is a PHENOMENAL sounding Martin, my god that thing has a beautiful tone.

[@Aussieknuckleheads]

I've watched every single episode of guitar of the day right from the very start and still do. Keep up the great work guy's, love it. 🤘🤘

[@RockHardRiffs]

I'd almost be afraid to pick that up let alone play it. What incredible tone...incredible playing and love the camera work! Go 500!

[@raycarter4030]

Rock Hard Riffs No no no no no re the camera work. Omg. Keep it still, it ain’t about the camera, it’s about the guitar and the playing.

[@RockHardRiffs]

tell that to Jenn

[@promerops]

What sound!!!!! Lovely cinematography, too, Jen. Beautiful playing, Mark. This episode was a real joy.

[@nathanandy]

By FAR, the finest guitar I’ve ever heard on your channel - and you have showcased many. Thank for giving us a listen to this beautifully aged artwork. Well played.

[@megadethforlife84]

I've taken the time to watch them all, just not in order lol. But I can say I've watched the last year in order, been here everyday. I look forward to tuning in everyday to learn about guitars and watch Mark rock. I love Guitar Of The Day. Thank you

[@greensombrero3641]

I have seen them all. Keep it up. Understand its not easy but some of us really love this segment. Thanks for your work.

[@forcefan1211]

Camerawork was superb this episode, Jen!

[@jddoctorwho]

HOLY SHIT!!!! That was perhaps the MOST AMAZING SOUNDING ACOUSTIC IVE EVER HEARD!!! 😳😵💗👌🏻🔥

[@tiki_trash]

IKR? even with the crappy cam mike you could tell it did not sound like a Martin dreadnought, wow.

[@tiki_trash]

...and I love Martin D guitars.

[@ianpavelko3827]

I swear to god that I've watched all 499 GOTDs, and all I can say is this: BRING. ON. NUMBER. 500!

[@stacymoon8771]

This is my favorite guitar and the playing is awesome . I appreciate your knowledge and the time you put in for the channel . Thanks

[@soopr38]

Man! What a beautiful guitar!! Sounds amazing! Thank you Mark and Jen. Well done 😀

[@dalby26uk]

I have been watching around a year now, and am back watching the ones before me... I think this is THE BEST flat-top Friday I have seen to date. Amazing! Beautiful! #iWantIt Sincere & genuine thanks from me (in the UK) for sharing. Wow.

[@edphaze6550]

Wow! That just might be most amazing guitar I’ve seen on the show. Great song choices Mark, and great camera work Jen. Looking forward to 500 and many more!

[@daves.2111]

Wow!... just wow! What a guitar. That thing rings like a bell. Exquisite!!

[@VanceBarbour]

What an amazing sound. That guitar is a national treasure.

[@chadhutsell8847]

Now that's why we tune in. Great freaking guitar, great song choices, incredible playing Mark and awesome camera work Jen. Also great history on the guitar. Wonderful episode. Thanks

[@Torsee]

Jen! Awesome cinematography! Throughly enjoyed this episode! Can't wait for #500!

[@ziggylayneable]

I've been there since the beginning Mark and Jen. I go back and watch these things over just so I can hear you play the songs over again. Flat top Fridays are always my favorite. I prefer my acoustics over all my Electrics. I've always been a finger picker, Bluegrass lover at heart.

[@douglasphillips2079]

Stunning guitar. Just awesome! Great playing Mark! Thank you!

[@mattluscombe2071]

What a beautiful guitar! Mark you knocked it out of the park bringing that beautiful old lady's voice back to life from across the years. I'm getting up in the middle of the night to watch 500 live! Great cinematography Jen you did that fantastic guitar justice. Greetings to all at Norm's from across the pond

[@slbolfing56]

Got my Flattop Friday tee in the mail today, & am drooling over this guitar. Pure magic!

[@timothytoohey1269]

Absolutely beautiful. Inspiring. Nice work, Mark!

[@renos2245]

Enjoying this channel a lot. Don't stop anytime soon. Learning allot about guitars. Good playing mark enjoyed it.

[@tommyvatne2290]

Beautiful sounding guitar...Lovely trebles & sustains forever! Exquisite playing as always Mark.

[@allyearclan]

Ive watched guitar of the day since day 1, ive been watching norms vidos for probably about a year before, and as far as i know ive never missed a day :)

[@anthonynonya]

I think the shout-outs have jumped bubbles the goldfish. That Martin is amazing. So rad. Great episode as usual.

[@michaeld6485]

This is absolutely the best "Guitar of the Day" you guys have ever done.

[@Rtechmobile]

Spent a month in hospital not sure if I watched all 500 but I gave it a bloody good shot , boredom savior big time.

[@Sturmtiger1965]

That just has such a sweet ring and sustain. Thank you for sharing!!

[@daves.2111]

Hey Jen, stellar camera work on song #1. Moving through the guitars, in & out of focus, gave a nice nuance to the video. It set a perfect mood to such a beautiful song on such an exquisite guitar. Good job!🎥 Oh yeah, and Mark plays pretty ok too. 😜

[@cramster3495]

That was absolutely beautiful, thank you Mark and Jen. See you tomorrow

[@jeffeastman625]

She’s GORGEOUS!! Nice work, Mark! See you tomorrow!

[@justinbradfield6499]

Mark that is the most amazing soundin martin i have ever heard!!! great playin too!!!!

[@SupernalOne]

I didn't start at the beginning, but did go back and watch the earliest ones. Wow, what lovely pulsing resonance - crisp and deep and soulful - rare indeed - sounds like tubular bells or something that shimmers

[@markhelvoirt84]

Beautiful piece of kit, anyone that doesn't appreciate guitar should watch that. Nice playing too!

[@cjscala87]

Ahh the harmonics this guitar produces are just perfect to my ear

[@DoppelgangerShockwave]

Man, talk about a late upload, lol! Love the Martin, by the way. Sounds amazing. I've watched every single episode since you began the series, so I cannot wait to see episode 500 tomorrow. :)

[@robertobrien2903]

I didn't know about it when it began but since I found it I bet I have watched them all...Thanks to geekiness, nothing else as good to watch and autoplay. Thank you for entertaining and educating me!

[@hayatotheninja]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@dougwintin1375]

I may not have seen all of GOTD episodes but I have seen many of them and this is the best ever. Great sounding guitar. Fantastic playing Mr. A! Fellini quality camera work by the lovely Ms. Jen! Thanks to you both!

[@skimmer521]

I have been watching since the begining, way before the couch. love every episode.

[@TheWaynebridges]

Man that thing was ringing like a bell ..sweet

[@stevekonefal7990]

Thanks for showing respect to Hoboken nj...had a 60's guild...sold it in 2000...still miss it...stay well

[@yoakamfan92]

Fantastic playing today mark!!! Beautiful sounding guitar as well.

[@bobo8741]

Amazing! It sounds huge and articulate at the same time.

[@eddieschneider6578]

Master guitar, masterful playing

[@MrKenrwi]

This will sell by tomorrow! Wow the tone is just incredible and the volume is awesome 👏 well done!

[@GMANSC45]

That may well be the best sounding acoustic I've heard on this show. Super Sweet!

[@aarontackett6739]

Those old Martin’s sustain for days! Such a great tone

[@adambush5469]

Some of the best sounds I've heard in awhile Mark.

[@1961vargas]

What a beauty. Just woke here at the northsea coaster and the first thing i heard today is this beautifull sound. Thank ypu fore that Mark.peace

[@mrpitiful27368]

Gorgeous guitar. Gorgeous tone. What it must be like to be able to afford such a beautiful instrument. Great playing, as usual, Mark. Fantastic camera work, Jen! I love it when you roll focus like that :-)

[@watersignphotography]

Superb guitar. Great playing and camera work too! Fantastic

[@1101964]

wow...best sounding guitar ever....beautiful playing mate...loved it

[@johnladdsmusic]

Wow...beautiful axe & just stellar playing

[@kellyc2425]

LOVE it!! I love my 2015 D-18 shade top too!

[@cozxmos]

Wow that’s special. Thanks Mark!

[@kylegreen8581]

In the hospital recovering from a stroke and this video just makes me want to go home and play my guitar more than ever. I've been in here for a week and it feels like it's been a year. It'd make my weekend if you could do some Big Star on Saturday. O My Soul, September Gurls, Ballad of El Goodo, anything!

[@colehuntley4600]

I hope you are better and playing your guitar now!

[@robtebay1]

Wow. Absolutely fantastic guitar. It rings.

[@RuiArtur]

Wow! What a wonderful "common" acustic! Haha. Probably one of the best I've heard so far on the show. Mark's playing did this guitar justice. Well done!

[@RobertoTrama]

I've been waiting for you to feature one of these. You got to love the ebony nut. I've been waiting several months for the 1933 OM-18 Shade Top Authentic VTS that I have on order. Hopefully, the tone will come close to this. Wow! Beautiful playing Mark!

[@zacharyreynolds6066]

Love the angles!

[@2na-phish]

best playing and sound i've ever heard on GOTD. i also don't give compliments easily. thanks.

[@MrJohnr47]

Real nice playing today, Mark. Had a real Friday the 13th day today. Thanks for that.

[@w13rdguy]

Awesome work, my dudes! Love and all good vibes to the warrior birthday girl! And God bless.

[@nsmtyler7]

Dude that was awesome! Well done.

[@lukejacko888]

In love with this guitar!!@!!!

[@josysteinbach4097]

For your 499 episodes , fantastically well played Mark,you made that special guitar proud 🐸🇫🇷👍🇮🇪

[@jseashokie]

Just freaking beautiful.

[@jeffhollidy5194]

I have seen every one of your episodes when you have something really cool I watch it up to two or three four times each

[@fluroflash2803]

Gooooooooood vibes for Christine

[@gusdupree2508]

Fluro Flash and maybe some rory Gallagher ,get well Christine

[@affirmative_lovinlife]

Thank you much !

[@cmoreno12345]

Wow! That tone!

[@davidpotter817]

That guitar sings!😲👍 I absolutely love it ! The volume on that thing is crazy!

[@danielbrumley6482]

Hi guys, been watching since the beginning cant believe its at 500!! love the show!!!

[@aquabot]

Awesome sound!

[@ziggylayneable]

Thank you for playing My Little Ballerina I absolutely love that song man it gets me all right inside in the "feelies" in my heart

[@NGH99999]

Awesome playing, Mark. God, what a sweet sounding instrument.

[@chris_2714]

Mark seemed truly impressed with this guitar. Truly rare guitar. Lovely sound.

[@johnfrederick6164]

That guitar is so awesome I gotta wear shades!! Very nice! Love the shade top!

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Just lovely. Guitar church today. Two lovely readings from Rev. Mark, a/k/a Agnesi of God.

[@CrialCrial]

Absolutely love when Mark plays "She talks to angels" on one of these gorgeous Martins. Beautiful guitar.

[@WriterMikeMonson]

Recently I've seen some other people do KZbin videos from guitar stores and while those were all fine -- it makes it very clear how great Mark Agnesi is at this. He is a great communicator and is the host of my favorite TV show.

[@gerrys4593]

Beautiful guitar 🤘 thanks Mark

[@Zelomeisterdude]

Oh my! What a sound!

[@jtobrien_]

This was fantastic, heck

[@christophermay4998]

That was pretty freaking cool Mark and Jenn......👍👍 like you said.....doesn't get much better than that......the acoustics on that Martin are amazing......👍👍

[@DietzCE]

This amazing work of human hands features chorusing and reverb. The only guitar I've ever heard with these.