Pawn Stars: Gibson Master Museum Acoustic Guitar | History

A guitar collector sings the praises of one of his most treasured items, strikes a deal with Corey, and then changes his tune in this clip from Season 9's episode, "Chords, Swords, and Rewards." #PawnStars
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"Pawn Stars" follows three generations of the Harrison family as they assess the value of items coming in and out of their Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, from the commonplace to the truly historic.

[@jrizzledrizzle4697]

He came in just looking for a platform to stage his guitar. Free advertising to sell it for more. Great plan really

[@kurtisbased183]

yup

[@SuperMatrix59]

Smart. He will use this footage to get money.

[@235buz]

It will wind up in Japan.

[@waranzleague]

This is scripted guys

[@oryant3352]

Nah he’s just stuck up

[@EGarrett01]

2:37 Guy asks for 50 grand. Then is shocked when the expert says it's worth 50 grand...

[@jeffreyrwilliams9345]

I woulda played the shit outta that bitch and sold it to Kanye for $100,000.

[@rafacoronel4993]

... and finally won't take the 50 grand...

[@mvpjsj7557]

Then they are willing to give him the 50 gs he is asking for and backs out.

[@CaptainCheeriso]

Guy is shocked it's worth 50 grand....gets offer 50 grand turns it down

[@justthatoneguy2515]

Eh, he prolly figured it was worth $50000 and he was gonna take $40000 but when he heard $50000-$60000 he wanted like $55000 but he knew he wouldn't get it so he kept it

[@sals6671]

The one time they dont rip off someone and the guy backs out the deal lmao smh

[@blkcoxryummy69]

They were gonna make $10,000 on that guitar. They tried ripping him off he was smart to leave

[@TheAvish6293]

@@blkcoxryummy69 exactly. They would've sold it for 70-75 grand easily.

[@Darbobski]

@@blkcoxryummy69 They wouldn't buy it unless they could make 25%+ the auction fees back. I'm betting they had a buyer lined up already.

[@officialmetalwill]

@@TheAvish6293 Not at all. Maybe $55k tops.

[@tacojones4276]

Is ripping someone off tricking someone or is it giving someone an offer and they take it? Hmmmmm

[@Whatisright]

Wish there was more like him when it came to certain items. Artwork, guitars, historically significant pieces, and items that family went out of their way to acquire. Even when getting big bucks somethings are worth holding on to. Hope there’s more clips like this one.

[@liljs4189]

He wanted to sell it though, but stopped when he heard what he could get for it. He even said it himself he only ever played it once for 2 minutes but yet he’s calling it his “baby”?

[@J0hnBee]

I would have done the same. This is a once in a lifetime guitar, and it will only become more priceless with age.

[@jmw-ig1bp]

50k-60k estimate is the exact opposite of priceless

[@bigjuice7020]

Never shake on a deal then back out!😕

[@mattyjmusic4210]

BiG JuiCe I wouldn't want to sell it

[@goralltsomenkung]

Omg the big expert

[@matasdambrauskas594]

@@mattyjmusic4210 yeah, its a beautiful guitar, would never sell it

[@dougdavis8986]

Bite me

[@Soloman_Gumball]

Happens every episode of Shark Tank. A lot of them back out (the people appearing on the show and the sharks).

[@khalilali8690]

They should rename the show "Call Up A Buddy Of Mine"

[@matthewconway1494]

Been saying that for years

[@brunsta234]

Yeah we know we read the other comments

[@larryd422]

dwd ded crying😂

[@aft5264]

No they should call it Sell Stars because nobody ever pawns anything.

[@DeliriumBand950]

Khalil Ali lmao best comment on KZbin

[@peterlewis3540]

When you own a guitar as nice as this one, its ever so hard to let go of it. By the looks of things, he was not short of cash, otherwise he would have taken the money. Once its gone its gone, and there will alway's be regrets of selling such a stunningly beautiful and valuable guitar.

[@DonCheadlePapa]

Its just a guitar

[@salvarsal]

@@DonCheadlePapa Insolent !!!

[@sirius-brawlstars2110]

@@DonCheadlePapa just like you when you're against about your mom being a pr*stitute like it's just your mom

[@aarontrew1410]

They actually tried to go up to his asking price, amazing...

[@isnonya264]

i have the holy grail and they give me a hundred bucks for it

[@rickoie]

This is like one of the Holy Grail's of acoustic guitars

[@kigrey3994]

Exactly to pawn it for some change not worth it

[@charlesgomez4495]

Yeah , but only if acoustic guitars were holy grails.

[@jja1483]

4:06 chums eyes oh this guy is serious about not selling😅

[@donaldgosling]

I hope he went home and played it. Guitars like that were made to be played AND admired.

[@antoine1647]

If he doesn't wanna sell it, then he should play this until the day he dies lmao

[@thomasfoss9963]

I dont think he was a player--i think he was a player!!!!!!!!!

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

I bet the guy does this to everyone. . .I was going to marry you but when I got to the chapel I just couldn't do it. . .I know I promised you a kidney but when we got to the operating room I just couldn't do it, sorry bro. . .

[@hugoakerlund5114]

This is my baby........? Youve played on it once.....for 2 minutes

[@citypopFM]

It's not a guitar meant for playing. Durr.

[@hugoakerlund5114]

@@citypopFM High end guitars are functional art so yes they are meant to be played

[@citypopFM]

@@hugoakerlund5114 Right but it's not "high-end" it's literally meant to be a show guitar of perfect build, craft, and meant to be shown and not played like a regular instrument. Just because something is functional doesn't mean it's meant to be used up over being displayed. It's not quantum physics, guy.

[@hugoakerlund5114]

@@citypopFM in my eyes anything that is functional is meant to be used, wallhangers are useless

[@citypopFM]

@@hugoakerlund5114 Well then in my eyes, I'm very glad you won't ever own a museum level piece.

[@logicn.reasoning9744]

He freaking shook his hand on the offer he was asking for! He obviously had o% intention of selling it. The producers lined this guy up just to have something interesting on the show.

[@dougdavis8986]

Dumbass

[@touyube3010]

Guy wanted a free appraisal. He asked for 50k thinking it was high (you could see the genuine surprise on his face when dude said 50-60 EASY). I wonder what he paid for it....

[@marvincunanan5334]

probably

[@MikeD-un1qg]

@@touyube3010 everything is staged.

[@anthonyramirez1182]

I love how he offered him 50G after he wanted to back out and he still went like nah

[@X3GibbleX3]

Back out after you shake on it? I respect his love for the guitar but you guys shook on it man.

[@LivingWithTheGuzmans]

Sometimes it's not worth selling

[@DIYDaveT]

SOMETIMES it's just a fake setup in order to grab free TV time.

[@trackrecord1592]

Wow the first guy to change his mind after making a deal of 48,000 and then walk out with the guitar he came to sell.

[@knight666mare]

Corey even offered 50k qt the end

[@tejeda7324]

1:54 you can see Jesses eyes moving side to side reading the script lol.

[@branthomas1621]

Well done that guy! He saw passed the money and knew that guitar is priceless. Some people say that money can't buy you happiness, but, obviously, those people have never bought a guitar.

[@Alan-su5bg]

But master musuem is more of a collectable type of guitar thing not for players, same with other brands that do customs, etc.

[@DominickDecocko]

free advertisement on his guitar he probably sold it now for 100k

[@stevexyz1173]

He probably backed out of that deal too.. obviously seller can't be trusted to follow through.. when a man shakes on a deal it's done

[@stevexyz1173]

@@johnsmith22334 men .. or women..with honor..

[@stevexyz1173]

@@johnsmith22334 that's why Nancy Pelosi was wearing black today... She's attending the funeral of the Democrat party..

[@stevexyz1173]

@@johnsmith22334 Trump has to stop making " premenopausal women angry..."... That's what they're going to impeach him on next..

[@FutManele]

@@stevexyz1173 Trump is an illiterate moron and the whole world is angrily waiting for americans to vote with their brains

[@dannymccoy1783]

NEVERRRRRRRRRRRR,,EVERRRRRRR,,,,,back out a deal when 2 men shake hands....NEVER...

[@Darbobski]

It used to be that you could trust a handshake. Not any more.

[@richardcheng3288]

Take the money!! You fool!!

[@peaceloverock6959]

Danny Mccoy he did good. Keep that beautiful guitar. Why sell it the first place? Put in a glass case and make it a shrine!

[@conorharris2451]

You can’t make someone do something. He had second thoughts. I respect that.

[@ryanwhiteguitar668]

The buddy *quickly strums a G chord* "Yep. Sounds as good as it looks".

[@ohyeah8224]

Lmao

[@TheDepressedMemeCat]

expert be like: these 2 strings are fine, so i bet all are good😂

[@Alan-su5bg]

Im surprised people are saying its the holy grail when in reality its a modern guitar from a category based off of vintage acoustics from gibson in the past. Thats like me selling a 2010 fender time machine 1967 stratocaster to a pawn shop

[@dannybolman7739]

Absolutely beautiful guitar.

[@darrellnichols1380]

0:47 they say that Ferguson designed guitars for Gibson for 25 years (let's just say this is one of the most valuable most holy Grail of Guitar's

[@Sky-gt4fp]

Gotta respect that change of heart, if it hits ya physically don't do it

[@citypopFM]

After he backed out of the deal, I was hoping he'd accidentally drop the guitar on his way out.

[@salvarsal]

Man of culture... everyone :)

[@jacquischmitt7258]

Why would you go to a pawn shop for a guitar like that. Go to Norman's!

[@heru-deshet359]

Perhaps that's what he thought afterwards, lol.

[@MrZachgonz]

I doubt they would over pay for a guitar just because they're a well known shop, maybe offer consignment? but after they take their cut who knows what you'd be left with.

[@jackdaniels2586]

Jacqui Schmitt right? theyre great , but who knows how much they buy stuff for

[@mabul513]

Is norman generous

[@r.h.1400]

ask for Alex

[@manzoa2]

Funny how when he changed his mind, they were quick to offer him what he wanted lol forgot about the "risk" he takes haha

[@aleksanderreljanovic]

Im glad he backed out of that. Thats the most beautiful guitar ive ever seen

[@hanfordreach6849]

truly gorgeous

[@aleksanderreljanovic]

@trading paints that don’t make no difference to me

[@corzinc]

I feel his pain, you just can’t put a price on somethings. When value cancels out and it’s all about that feeling, I’ve done things like this before and regret it every day. Bravo to you sir!

[@jimmya4238]

A very nice deal, first time i've seen the pawns stars giving in WOOOOOW

[@imperialguard28]

"That Gibson Master Museum belongs in a museum!"

[@artisanwolf2068]

I honestly don't blame him for backing out of the deal. With a guitar THAT beautiful and good sounding, I would be in the same boat as him. That's the type of guitar that you'd want to keep in your family for a few generations, let it accumulate just a BIT of play ware then maybe go ahead and sell it.

[@blake86303]

On the way out the door, crossing the street, Mr. Brown famously ran over the guy and crushed the guitar.

[@ReverendSoupbone]

I met Ren at Merelfest one year. We talked for an hour or so. I told him about my CJ-165 and he told me he worked on that very guitar! He’s the master!

[@rustycuyler6026]

4:28 "You want Fifty for it?!" I was surprised to hear that.

[@kennethnsb2423]

What's the point of coming to sell it then?

[@Narrowcros]

To let people know he has it, perhaps to get more money.

[@johnrycasongsong3829]

because of drugs

[@parkwodny]

This is not just item

[@OHIOPOLICE]

For publicity

[@rlbjr123]

You’ve clearly never owned a class instrument or you’d get it...

[@juliomh6003]

They are great actors, all of them

[@simple22travel11]

Beautiful guitar, always go with your gut instinct.

[@paranormalrushhour]

The dude was selling this guitar on Reverb last year. He said in the listing that it is the one featured on the show and he stated he didn't want to sell it to a pawn shop but would rather know who bought it so he'd know it was appreciated. He was still asking $50k lol!

[@MyName-cj4em]

It's worth 2,500 NOW.

[@ulisesanguiano1035]

Mr. Brown and this Gibson Master Museum Acoustic Guitar got along famously............ Sounds sooooo good!

[@AINow86]

Beautiful guitar ❤️

[@efrenrey1683]

People in this comment section doesn't know how to value things That guy is actually a nice person because he values history and doesn't care about money

[@LukesVintageRC]

Remember something is only worth what someone is willing to spend 👍

[@scooby9703]

0:16 chums is like THE FUCK! 😂😂

[@coltonshaw751]

A musician and his baby you can't see a more beautiful sight

[@pontuswestberg138]

That is a guy that really respects the guitars he own

[@DIYDaveT]

No, that is a guy who knows that national TV exposure will help him find MR. Too much money who will pay him 2x or more.

[@tuneyouup]

Doesn’t even play

[@jasonbrown347]

I have the holy grail of guitars...I'll take it to the pawn shop. Genius!

[@thomasfoss9963]

RICKS---Pawn Shop!!!

[@skylerspringsteen5730]

Jason Brown pretty smart actually, being it’s a highly watched reality show a lot of people will see it and possibly be willing to pay exactly what he wants

[@memorymangaming1665]

Mr brown played some sick licks on that guitar famously

[@andrewsmith7543]

You know you're right to have second thoughts when the pawn shop counter guy yells to the closer "GET OUT HERE, THIS GUY'S HAVING SECOND THOUGHTS"

[@duncancox7341]

The "seller" just wanted to see himself on tv. Dork!

[@John94709]

A guy has the first Gibson Master Museum guitar, and he takes it into a pawn shop. LMFAO!

[@axes4000]

This is a true guitarist..and a great collector..

[@youtoo2233]

I know the feeling with different things over the years. Something is actually about to happen and you're like Holy crap

[@mailnellys]

I am so proud of this young man. Good on him.

[@TacoCat8891]

Then why the f*ck would he take it to a pawnshop???

[@griffinsutich1067]

not proud at all--shook his hand and then went back on it...your word is your bond

[@Alan-su5bg]

Who gets proud at someone who fully takes the deal and shook hands with no turning back, then for some stupid reason he changes his mind, its little wads of 50k.

[@jamesriameigmp]

I love it when money doesn't talk senses sometimes. This guy has my respect

[@RonaldEarlWilsher]

Respect the guy who shakes on a deal then backs out • Ok

[@aKaCrowley]

respect for this guy

[@thetroyzernator]

We've all been there with guitars. I had agreed to sell one of my Seagulls and couldn't do it at the last minute even though I got asking.

[@DiamondDogg44]

"This is my baby". Has only played it once lol.

[@Viktor-wn2ch]

A guitar worth 50 grand and probably more in the future. Is not something you let your mates play on after a couple of beers neither should you. This piece belongs in a humidity controlled vault.

[@Andy-mg9nw]

An auction is the best place for it. Rock stars would bid like crazy

[@processpepe4909]

Not entirely true. Say not a lot of people bid on it but it still goes for say $70,000, by the time he'd of paid his auction fees of about 30% and maybe others, he'd walk with $49,000, possibly less. Auctions can go seriously wrong too.

[@tomhertz1614]

Process Pepe There's this thing called a RESERVE PRICE that would protect him from that .

[@anthonylopez382]

Beautiful guitar 🎸

[@dannymccoy1783]

Absolutely true Darin...👍

[@neonskyline1]

I bought an Ibanez accustic for 150 quid, i've wrote some class hit songs on it that arn't hits yet

[@thomasfoss9963]

Keep trying Tom!!

[@Casper50002]

That's one of the oldest tricks in the book, you come out with all that cash drop it on the counter. Nice one, Cory

[@robertbrown9785]

unbelievable

[@Gabagool93]

Nobody: Pawn Stars: I gotta make money on it.

[@bobcrane2720]

Crazy, he got such a good offer; one of the rare times that they were so much more than fair.

[@thomasfoss9963]

That's right--Rick woulda been complaining about the light bill and the dust its collecting while sitting there!!!!!!!

[@mallorga1965]

I wouldn't even think of selling that jewel.

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

I owned a 1994’ Bozeman Brazilian Custom Gibson Southern Jumbo signed by REN Ferguson and John Walker. Sold it 14 years ago. Wished I still had it.

[@patrick555HEX]

This guys is the man !!!! Good job keep it for another 20 years you will get $ 100,000 !!!

[@EGarrett01]

This one is fishy. There was the obvious fake bit at the beginning when Chum tried to grab the guitar. And the offered price was so close to the expert's value. I think they're going to auction this off or this is some advertising for the seller that the TV network is doing as a favor or something.

[@peaceistheanswer275]

EGarrett01 yeah it was staged

[@juancarlosarriolarodriguez162]

EGarrett01 this seller comes out in a show in 2016 selling another guitar to Rick, to much coincidence 🤔

[@roberthartley6629]

@@juancarlosarriolarodriguez162 yes, it think that was the same guitar and owned by stephen stills? Staged TV

[@sidharthrajagopalan6348]

anyone else find it weird that he backed out just after chumlee asked him to show his I.D at 3:56.

[@ChaseAitchison]

It's a beautiful guitar

[@Senedras]

hold on to it for 3 decades or so.

[@Whitevaliantwarrior]

Oh man, this is my baby...ever played it?? Once for about 2 minutes😂💗😬😲.

[@thomasfoss9963]

It takes me a half hour to fully warm up!!!!!

[@jb111082]

I'm glad he didn't sell it for 50 grand. That guitar will be worth 200 grand in just a few years.

[@DrIstoris]

such increase in few years ? doubt it :)

[@jb111082]

I believe it will. The Gibson Guitar Company is nearly bankrupt now. If they end up going out of business, as most people believe, then their stuff will most likely skyrocket in value. And remember, this particular piece is a Museum with a serial number of 1. That's why I believe 200 grand isn't unreasonable in a few years. What do you think?

[@johnjenks7812]

jb111082 grow up man😂 whats wrong with people it is worth 50k now maybe $70k in 20 years it's just a guitar better have sold for less. I suppose you want Corey to buy it for $60k and sell it for $50k damn don't ever go in business you will be broke and bankrupt within 12 months kid!😂😆😂

[@kquentino]

judging by the emojis you're the only kid here. jb is right and you made yourself look like a silly goose but at the same time I shouldnt expect any better from edgy teenager.

[@jb111082]

Thank you Kuba.

[@jasonmoore2612]

You already shook on it . I wouldn't have given it back to him, what a worm.

[@fendertremolo9793]

Back in the day, a handshake was your word, your word was your bond.

[@iskandaradiyaputra1562]

Sound so fun

[@KrisLI1408]

He probably brought the guitar to the shop for free advertisement.

[@frankm8343]

Mr Brown loved his guitars and we got along famously

[@noahboat580]

Frank Mazzacca mr brown isn’t a meme you normie

[@r0bw00d]

The Holy Grail of American coins shits all over Mr. Brown.

[@PJJ196]

i totally get that man.. that guitar is so sick

[@muhammadirsyazman8389]

2:08 most beautiful chord

[@Floydian76]

This show should be called " Let me call a friend"

[@Rubbafingaz1]

Obviously he knew he could get 60 grand for it, that's why he pulled out of the deal... bad business after shaking though, Corey had every right to tell him to f%&! off...

[@iami3rian394]

Except all he has to do is NOT give them his ID, and they legally can't buy it, which becomes theft at that point. = ) Try knowing what you're talking about _before_ opening your face.

[@lil_majkel2129]

@@iami3rian394 nah a man's handshake it's a man's handshake if you are backing out from it you lost your manhood on the spot same with respect period. Gtf out of here bishh

[@grapedigger7522]

They're in the exact same spot when the guy comes and also it's in tune.

[@jjjjvmes7611]

I feel him

[@spacemanpope1805]

Cory is so much more fair than his dad.

[@ernesttaylor9315]

Not always

[@mi-ln3di]

My wife died when she was 32 years old, After that I started to look at material things as worthless , you can have many things but unless you have that person to share them with , they are worthless , I don’t hold material things in high regard anymore ,

[@gavinharbath2553]

Material things really dont matter unless they support life, besides that they are just used to learn and have fun. I can always get another car but, I cant live again. You nailed on the head man.

[@demeter-the-great]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing well now and know that you are loved.

[@FlexinGains]

Wow this kid is odd that was a great deal and I'm over here having to battle Cheetos through the couch for pennies

[@romaderoma4440]

Well done Mate that Guitar is one Beautiful Treasure...keep it in a few years in that condition is worth the double..!

[@heyfrosty9429]

“Is there any particular reason?” You want 50 grand for a guitar and you expect them to buy it without expert opinion

[@bo64625]

I have the highest respect for that guy, glad he kept it

[@bo64625]

@Philippe lmfao no he didnt, what are you Santa Clause ?

[@waynekennedy2096]

I'm Glade he did not sale it. Toooooooooooooo Beautiful.

[@koshikner]

I don’t like person who won’t abide RULE OF HANDSHAKE 🤝.

[@konaboss83]

Walks out the door takes 5 steps then gets mugged by 5 guys nah couldn’t happen in Vegas

[@holliday2304]

Not gonna lie, I'd take the $48,000 without thinking twice.

[@nlwilliams31]

hollidayasindoc I would had to.

[@FSU2001]

hollidayasindoc I don't believe you.

[@holliday2304]

American Patriot well that may just be me, because me personally I don't play any type of instrument or know anything about them, so $48,000 sounds nice to me.

[@FSU2001]

hollidayasindoc Ya, I was just joking. Id take the 48k too.

[@holliday2304]

Mike G I'm a moron because I don't know things about instruments? How about take your bullshit somewhere else.

[@gehbommibang3996]

I like that guitar too

[@shedjammer87]

It needs to be played!!!