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!

[@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!

[@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 (- . - )

[@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

[@zacharyhardy2585]

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

[@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

[@iasoccerdad]

Beautiful... sustain from heaven...😎🎸

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@michaeld6485]

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

[@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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[@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.

[@gidge34]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@ArendtMusic]

i think this may very well be the best sounding accounstic i have ever heard in my entire life... wow

[@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.

[@promerops]

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

[@capnbill99]

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

[@renos2245]

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

[@cramster3495]

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

[@VanceBarbour]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@forcefan1211]

Camerawork was superb this episode, Jen!

[@stevekonefal7990]

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

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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. 🤘🤘

[@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

[@karstenstow1921]

That flat top talks to angels. 🤘🏼

[@jeffeastman625]

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

[@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

[@markhelvoirt84]

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

[@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.

[@robtebay1]

Wow. Absolutely fantastic guitar. It rings.

[@daves.2111]

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

[@hayatotheninja]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@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

[@eddieschneider6578]

Master guitar, masterful playing

[@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.

[@slbolfing56]

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

[@Torsee]

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

[@anthonynonya]

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

[@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!

[@aarontackett6739]

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

[@cjscala87]

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

[@tommyvatne2290]

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

[@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. 😜

[@anthonyitzie4652]

Whatever Norm pays you it’s not enough.........beautiful demo......sold by tomorrow guarantee

[@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.

[@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!

[@skimmer521]

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

[@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!

[@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 :-)

[@timothytoohey1269]

Absolutely beautiful. Inspiring. Nice work, Mark!

[@douglasphillips2079]

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

[@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

[@anthonyc1883]

Easy to see Mark's total love for this guitar because when have we ever seen him continue to talk it up for that long after the final notes ring out? Bravo, sir!

[@soopr38]

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

[@michaelmerritt1722]

Nice playing Mark! Beautiful guitar! Byeeeeeee Jen!

[@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

[@Adibarum]

So far 8 people have given this the thumbs down...WHY..could the reason be "Christ I hate really incredible Sounding extremely rare Martin Guitars and I would much prefer to hear a £50 acoustic someone picked up in junk shop"..or could it be "That Mark Agnesi fella he don't play the guitar very good" ..I cant see any reason to give this video the thumbs down both Guitar and guitarist are excellent

[@GMANSC45]

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

[@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.

[@DietzCE]

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

[@christophermondoux8408]

Hi Mark- I’ve seen all the episodes, in order. Went back and saw the first ‘54 Strat. Been watching ever since!

[@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

[@josysteinbach4097]

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

[@lukejacko888]

In love with this guitar!!@!!!

[@claudeguygallant5849]

That was sweet specially when Jen brought the camera near the 12th fret. Man what a tone!

[@StephenLMW]

What a beautiful guitar such a stunning sound not bad at all for an 86 year old guitar

[@812macdaddy]

Watching the Martin through the Martins, nice work Jen

[@adambush5469]

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

[@watersignphotography]

Superb guitar. Great playing and camera work too! Fantastic

[@yoakamfan92]

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

[@1101964]

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

[@bobo8741]

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

[@chris_2714]

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

[@PotPoet]

Almost harp like, it is the best sounding guitar I have ever heard! I can only imagine it live, one would feel the music physically! WOW

[@justinbradfield6499]

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

[@cozmos21]

Wow that’s special. Thanks Mark!

[@cmoreno12345]

Wow! That tone!

[@TheRockyhockey007]

save the best for last , one of your best efforts , beautiful playing Mark and some interesting camera work Jen a grade A cap to the 400's. love the tone on that guitar , just rings , amazing for a piece of wood that's nearly 90 years old , I can only dream.

[@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......👍👍

[@Sturmtiger1965]

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

[@drewsleyy3836]

Okay, this is DEFINITELY the best guitar I've heard on GOTD. Downright emotional...

[@ianpavelko3827]

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

[@danielbrumley6482]

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

[@385markcollier]

Very nice playing, Mark.

[@fluroflash2803]

Gooooooooood vibes for Christine

[@gusdupree2508]

Fluro Flash and maybe some rory Gallagher ,get well Christine

[@affirmative_lovinlife]

Thank you much !

[@ricg1479]

Secretly im crying this still plays as good as it does.

[@MrKenrwi]

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

[@firefightergoggie]

Outstanding sound. There's just nothing like a Martin.

[@DLawrenceMarketing]

Beautiful Mr. Agnesi. Jen did some fine work shooting the video, cool how she started the couch scene with those other guitar headstocks in the foreground .

[@2na-phish]

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