The Rarest Gibson Guitars in the World! Visiting the Gibson Vault with Mark Agnesi & The Music Zoo!

[@nowgearthis2665]

Maybe build a better case for the 1st ever Orville, no?😂

[@patmcwilliamsmusic]

My thoughts exactly, looks like a Yamaha case from Costco 😂

[@richarde3378]

YES!!!

[@boogienetworkmusicchannel]

You would think it would be put in a place of honor

[@tvviewer4500]

No ohc? Best I can offer is $420

[@zaccarter3801]

@@tvviewer4500no baby photo? Outrageous

[@ralphk.j7809]

You should try and find one of Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s guitars for the vault, she played many Gibsons in her lengthy career. Definitely deserves more recognition!

[@mackcollier8284]

Did'nt it rain,

[@jonathangreen4833]

Was thinking the same! What ever happened to her 61' LP SG?

[@albaxter8711]

You're so right...the mother of rock and roll...more important than elvis, chuck et al.

[@BlackMarketYoga]

Good thing you guys coordinated your outfits

[@themusiczoo]

the blue denim and black tshirt rock and roll uniform

[@BlackMarketYoga]

@@themusiczoo yes! and I think it might be from Rick Beato's closet!

[@DoobTube71]

Gay AF!

[@billyclub9863]

Which one called the other and said, whatcha wearin?

[@BlackMarketYoga]

@@billyclub9863 🤣

[@spmartin]

So well done, Mark! Your relaxed demeanor on camera, and deep knowledge is really appreciated. I’ll bet Norm is so proud of you!

[@thomasbonnett4800]

Is it me, or should the first instrument produced by Orville Gibson be behind glass too? I nearly had a heart attack when you whipped the case open.

[@danielcombs3207]

Yes, I was surprised too. And no one wears gloves either.

[@crosswalklarry]

You would think they would get a custom form fitting case made for it at the very least.

[@lucabrasi5070]

How nice of Joe Bonamassa to lend Gibson some of his guitars.

[@TerroristicNightmares]

Trump single cut solid body electric guitar .. you can tell by the headstock shape this guitar is not made by Gibson .. autographed .. very collectable .. Can you guess who has the first one made?

[@TerroristicNightmares]

Elon single cut solid body electric guitar .. you can tell by the headstock shape this guitar is not made by Gibson .. autographed .. very collectable .. Can you guess who has the first one made?

[@TerroristicNightmares]

Kamala single cut solid body electric guitar .. you can tell by the headstock shape this guitar is not made by Gibson .. autographed .. very collectable .. Can you guess who has the first one made?

[@craigs8375]

That first ever instrument by Orville is sure beautiful. It really should be in one of the wall display cases? A chipboard case that doesn't even remotely fit the instrument with a bit a packing material is what it's kept in. Nice.

[@davidscotbrown3241]

"For the first time ever, guitars left the parlor and guitars went on stage" Well Mark, don't tell any of the classical guitarists in Europe that story.

[@davidfaustino4476]

Please. They didnt play Les Pauls. NOT authentic.

[@Coreteks]

Or the Sumerians

[@casario2808]

yeah I wondered that too. Not too mention the "stages" among black rural Americans that were far bigger than parlor rooms, dating from mid 1800s.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

Did they name it "classical guitar" after a great many centuries of the style being played or did they pick that name straight out of the gate because they knew it would be legendary? I'm genuinely curious. Cheers

[@BaronJonJames]

You telling me before Merica other things happened? No way! No way the world's over 248 years old!

[@dindjarin1961]

I was working at a guitar shop in 1980 and you could get a 59 Les Paul for like $2500, a 1961 Fender Stratocaster for $1300, I 66 Fender Mustang for $300, a brand new U.S. Fender Stratocaster for $500 with case, New Les Paul were like $850.

[@themusiczoo]

whos got a time machine?

[@cnilecnile6748]

A 53 Les Paul you get for $500, nobody wanted them, lol. Used 70's Les Pauls were around $600 if they were mint.

[@sixslinger9951]

i bought a brand new 1981 E2 Explorer for $700.00...That was a lot of money in 1981 though, for a kid. still have it today.

[@joeyoungs8426]

Ah yes, I bought my Jr in 1978 for $200. I received a ‘52 gold top from a neighbor through his will in ‘93. I was floored. I knew he owned it and we bonded through music and my slavery to him one summer in ‘75. I broke his porch window and my mom marched me down there and demanded he make me work it off. In the end he was like a grandfather to me. Definitely a Gran Torino story before there was one.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

@@sixslinger9951I still have my tobacco burst ‘82 E II and It is amazing. My uncle had a guitar shop in the ‘70s and early’80s and kept a lot of great stuff when he closed. He gave me that guitar for my HS graduation in ‘94.

[@codycumberland6532]

I love learning about the major historical moments and stories. Thanks for sharing!

[@RyanCohen-y5x]

WOW I'm absolutely blown away I think I would be totally creeped out in that room. Just one of the most important musical instrument companies for all time. Mark & the Gibson company.... Congratulations. I have a USA 2023 Les Paul and it's an absolute treasure. Thank you thank you!

[@JamesWalshBristolKids]

Thank you guys for doing this walk through. This is great. It is incredible you have Mary Ford’s Gibson SG in the Gibson Vault! Hope to see more soon. 🎉

[@MichaelSmith-ig8bw]

Yup, I saw that Pawn Stars episode with that guitar. Pretty crazy that ended up in Rhode Island. Mark must have had a heart attack when he saw it on Facebook. I guess he saw it before Joe Bonamassa did. Lol.

[@voyager7]

"The one thing that sets us apart..." The Stathopoulo family called and would like a word ;-)

[@namnefternamn5463]

Mark knows a lot about vintage guitars but has some studying to do when it comes to rock n roll history. The brand that pioneered punk is of course Johnny Ramone´s Mosrite.

[@acesteele8559]

So good to see "Aunt Mary" Ford's SG go from Vegas pawn shop to where it truly belongs, a Gibson vault 💖

[@jimwguitar3002]

I've been to the garage twice ! Very cool place. Both times I asked employees " where is Mark and can you show me the vault" . The answer is " he's not here and we don't have the key". I have to get in there!! Nashville is the coolest place by the way.

[@arustydodge2111]

Mark, this episode is truly not long enough…..MORE, please! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@tylerwillison4962]

Great video. Mark has truly become an asset for the company. He’s a wealth of knowledge.

[@bldallas]

Great stuff! So many cool guitars in such a cool “hidden” room. Thanks for the tour!

[@chriswade5348]

Thanks for another great video. More fun than a roller coaster!

[@anthonym612]

Do not (repeat: Do not) let Bonamassa into this room. He's got enough guitars.

[@rubiera58]

Mark's correct about Gibson's presence in various genres but only up to a point. The piano was the most prominent instrument in what became known as Ragtime via composers like Scott Joplin, the early Blues of W.C. Handy and as accompaniment to Mamie Smith to launch the Blues craze. And while a guitar is present in Buddy Bolden's groups it couldn't be heard in pre-electrical Jazz recordings (more often a banjo was used) and the trumpet was the dominant voice in the earliest New Orleans style. Yes, Eddie Lang and Mother Maybelle Carter were playing L-5's but I would not say "guitar created" those genres. And Berliner patented the gramophone in 1887 so recording technology definitely pre-dates Gibson. But great to see a video acknowledging the role of carved top archtop in Gibson's history and not beginning at Les Pauls!

[@stevehughes1510]

So good, thanks you guys, Mark et al. And you bought the ES 330 back into the line up this week too, love me a cherry, that's on the list in the next month or so !! Keep doing the good stuff, cheers.

[@benhaven7501]

Super rare, one of the first Mr. Gibson made... That's why we keep it in an ill fitting 35 dollar acoustic case.

[@zaccarter3801]

Probably one of the coolest videos I have seen. And I have seen this room showcased before.

[@andrews2772]

As a long time Mark Agnesi fan, super happy to watch him help us save this critical history. I never missed a guitar of the day when he was at Norm's and now he is preserving history for my future grand kids. Keep up the great work Mark!

[@guitarplayer_de]

I want to pause for a moment and praise Gibson for inventing the SG. 🙏🏻 Still my absolute favorite guitar... 😍🤘🏻

[@cookiebombsta2607]

Amen, my SG brother. A beautiful little tear is rolling down my cheek. In fact I love this post of yours so much I’m going to go give all my SG’s a big hug and kiss right now. Fact: If everyone in the entire world played a Gibson SG at the exact same time? There would be world peace. That is how Great the Gibson SG is. I can’t stop crying. So beautiful.

[@guitarplayer_de]

@@cookiebombsta2607 It's great that there are still people in the world who appreciate better things. I will never understand why someone prefers to play a guitar other than a SG. The world is full of irrationality, my brother. 👊🏽

[@wickrider]

There is about the same time between that mandoline-guitar (first instrument shown) from 1894 and the gold aera Les Paul (let's say 1957-59) and today. Just an observation. Cheers, MC

[@masonporta2984]

“This is the first Gibson ever made. I keep it on some newspapers smashed into a First Act guitar case from 2008.”

[@andyderby150]

Man there’s probably $100 dollars worth of guitars in there 😮

[@darrellstaples7011]

Mary ford's guitar was purchased for 90 k from pawn stars valued at 150 k,the seller wanted 250 k and accepted 90 k,that guitar is worth 250 k + any day,what a steal

[@grahamstuart9164]

The guitar is worth what it sells for the day you are ready to accept cash in exchange for the guitar. It was worth 90k when pawn starts bought it. It was worth whatever it was they sold it for the day they sold it.

[@AuntAlnico4]

I'm pretty sure pawn stars sold it for $60,000 and lost a bunch of money😮

[@Themonkeychunkspunk]

12:07 - you meant to say “Johnny Ramone with his Mosrite invents Punk Rock”

[@ci3008]

MC5 - Wayne Kramer 1968

[@markhammond1465]

Blue Cheer Vincebus Eruptum

[@nicolasbeaudry6158]

One of the best of your Channel, absolutely fascinating ❤❤❤love my Gibson .cant wait for my new standard 60 tv yellow that I’ve ordered!!!

[@niguel4438]

What makes you think Mark is knowledgeable and enthusiastic? I met him at Norms 6 years ago. He couldn’t have been nicer and more helpful to me. Cheers Mark.

[@garcdonald]

Is that guy able to affirm every Agnesi assertion? Amazing!

[@TheDime4life]

Nice video about how much better Gibson is over everyone else.

[@dwillc6621]

So cool! Mark is such a cool guy!! Got to meet him at the Gibson Garage in Nashville and he was super nice and conversational. For him to take his time to chat and take a picture with me was so appreciated. His knowledge of guitars in incredible!

[@angusyoung7668]

I met mark once at Gibson garage he is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met he’s so nice.

[@HenkeEdge]

"Guitar of the day" with Agnesi again.

[@danwaldie4661]

You might check out Jerry Rosa’s mandolin build. He is an amazing luthier. Check out his mandos. They are patterned after the ‘23 Lloyd Loar and are amazing. I watched uTube video on him doing the scroll on his build.

[@editorjuno]

There are a fuktonne of custom luthiers turning out excellent F-5 clones nowadays. Jerry's are very good, but IMO my long-ago bandmate Andy Statman's Kimball is even better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZvcdWaEaqqCa5I

[@jarrodpelphrey1196]

Rosa string works! I loved to watch his repair videos. I haven't kept up since he stopped doing them.

[@csb65536]

Very good video. I have become a fan of Mark again (I’m sure he was losing sleep over my not being one for awhile) as he is knowledgeable and is obviously passionate about Gibson (and other classic) guitars. He was awesome to watch when he was with Norms. When the last CEO (Mr. “Hey look at me”Curly Joe) had Gibson make that ridiculous video “We’re coming after you” my excitement for the new Gibson went out the window. Sadly, Mark was the one who had to be the spokesperson on the video. When JC Curleigh took over he did make a few good decisions. Fixing quality control was one, bringing back true Les Paul models including the Les Paul 70’s deluxe. He also hired Mark, I do see this as being very good for the Gibson brand, as well as hiring the current CEO. I have become a Gibson fan again, which I have not been in many years. Again, great video….keep it up Mark.

[@vextract4662]

Cool man! I love my CS-336, it has a very special voice.

[@brettdinelli3116]

Great to be learning about guitars from Mark again. I wish the other guy would interrupt less and learn to let someone talk.

[@Char4948]

Thanks Blue Jean Comittee

[@themusiczoo]

@@Char4948 gentle and soft remix coming out soon on Gibson records

[@mcmdrpiffle447]

Mark Agnesi, Loved on Normans Rare Guitars, where he hosted Guitar of the Day for several years... He went to Gibson some 6? 7? Years ago? He's Back.... This is one of the most fascinating Guitar Videos published on KZbin yet. Mark's knowledge and Expertise is simply astounding. Watch this video. Well worth the watch as he describes the various Gibson models, and how they shaped modern American and World music. Top Quality stuff ! He doesn't play on this video, but rest assured, Mr. Agnesi is one of the most accomplished and technically proficient Guitarists in the World. Great Stuff ! Mike, Santa Cruz !

[@janjohnson8273]

Was about to ask, when he went to work for Gibson.

[@wolfgangrittner6637]

so cool, I love Gibson! Always did always will, the nummero uno under the the big boys!

[@campfirecrooner]

Mark Agnesi is an American Rock historian, his knowledge spans the distance of rock n roll from the 50s to current day. Who else is preserving our legacy

[@clutchcarabelli8054]

For me that first acoustic with the curved top is the coolest guitar I've ever seen

[@philpegrum6032]

Imagine having all of this at your convenience! 😮 Wife... "could you load the dishwasher?" Mark.." sorry love, I just have to nip to the office, I maybe a while"!!!!😂😂😂

[@dekalbes335]

Thank you !!!

[@Jimi_7-7-7]

only a Gibson is good enough 🤝💯 love em all… and love to see Gibson history 👍 Keep it alive!

[@jontaylor157]

Very interesting and well presented. Mark clearly knows his history............but did they get the same memo on what to wear in the vault 😂

[@themusiczoo]

thank you! it was a quick email between Jordan and Mark in the AM..."Double denim? yes."

[@leonmohan1708]

My stomach actually went funny watching this. Then sheer enormity of this collection and how lucky we are to still have these in existence is incredible. Damn I love guitars.

[@themusiczoo]

Hell yeah

[@CarsonBrockOfficial]

That’s how I heard Claptons cream sg got found. Some dude in New York pulled it out of a garbage dumpster with the pickups stripped from it, and made it back to a historical piece of history for all us musicians.

[@GummerNH]

4:49 … the sound of the jean jacket buttons clanking on an antique instrument 😬. Almost as cringy as the cardboard case stuffed with foam sheet on the OG O.G. mando-tar.

[@allstopblue5717]

Gibson has no plans of ever selling these guitars. And there is absolutely no damage being done. Jesus Christ these type of comments are so over the top. “Oh no someone actually picked up that guitar and strummed it? Ahhhh” 😂

[@GummerNH]

@@allstopblue5717 I’m all for playing all instruments… but this is an ancient first instrument made by their founder and namesake which they keep in a “vault.” Why bother if they’re just going to let someone clank it on jean buttons before they play Oasis or whatever? They are talking about it like a religious relic and playing it like a factory relic, lol. I don’t get it.

[@casario2808]

@@GummerNH Agreed. Being careful or not, take off the bloody jacket...its easy.

[@syfman6]

​@@allstopblue5717Please don't use the name of the Lord as a preposition. Thank you.

[@DaviDamir]

are these guitars are authentic enough for mark

[@BXGuitars]

If you actually think that was Mark's plan to make that "Play Authentic" video, I'm sure you'd be sadly mistaken. Take a look at how JC Curleigh resurrected Levi's from the ashes. Was trying to take that methodology to the guitar world an awful take? Absolutely, but when you trace back the origin, it isn't difficult to see why it happened.

[@VictorRochaGaming]

That was fun!!

[@DarrenBaird-kw6lx]

Only thing with those boogies the overdrive is early in the preamplifier section so it overloads the preamp unlike dumble ods.

[@brandonc2859]

Where did you guys get the matching Canadian tuxedos

[@themusiczoo]

Rick Beatos House of Denim :)

[@TeleTonemonkey]

I like the locking handle on the inside! Clearly, there are orders that in emergency someone seals themselves in the Panic Room, with the guitars!

[@themusiczoo]

@@TeleTonemonkey we tried but they made us leave

[@ethanhitchcock5431]

The first Orville Gibson instrument ' Mando/guitar ' reminds me of a pastry ( food ) , then the second instrument ( Oval hole acoustic ) looks like its made of milk chocolate ! Like a chocolate Easter Bunny ! Thanks !

[@tonynew3047]

Straight and to the point.

[@FromtheSoultotheFretboard]

Gibson really hit a home run when they secured Mark Agnesi!! The man is clearly in his wheelhouse, and I could listen to him all day with his knowledge and know-how!! Congrats on the success!!

[@themusiczoo]

truly! he really knows his stuff and is such a good ambassador of Gibsons history

[@FromtheSoultotheFretboard]

Great episodes and channel!!

[@cromBumny]

I don't understand how companies can be run by people ignorant of or dis-passionate on what the company does. Lots of company are

[@geoarthur6593]

5:25, 26 foot radius ??

[@CentaurusRelax314]

I was sitting here thinking the exact same thing. Wondering if/how Fender should create something similar to the Gibson Garage, but recognizing it's not just about the facility. It would need a character-a brand ambassador, and it has to be someone more than just a CEO or marketing agent. You'd need someone with true passion and knowledge and someone who really does live for that history and values it in a way that can be communicated to us Average Joes. Sounds like i'm really a huge Agnesi fan, and i'm certainly less so than i just made it sound, but i do recognize his contribution. He had it at Norm's, and i'm sure i only started to pay attention to those videos because of him. Give him a raise, Gibson.

[@jpjodoin]

I am confused the Larson brothers used truss rods before anyone.what’s up?

[@ianhoyle8459]

Rocking the Submariner Mark, looks cool 😎

[@themusiczoo]

Hell yeah. Poor Jordan and his Seiko 😝

[@denverrandy7143]

Thank you Mark and Cesar... Thank you Gibson!!!👍

[@themusiczoo]

what about music zoo :( hahaha

[@denverrandy7143]

@@themusiczoo Yea I screwed the pooch right there THANK YOU MUSIC ZOOOOOOOO!!!!!YOU ROCK

[@themusiczoo]

@@denverrandy7143 LOL ❤️❤️❤️

[@4everfree]

21:22 wow that was a song in itself. I'm glad to say I own an SG walnut bass !!!!

[@davidwright4537]

I wondered where Gibson keeps their guitars worth playing, now I know. Must run, my PRS is calling.

[@jaimesanborn308]

That's crazy Gibsons best example of a 59 Lp & 58 explorer are subpar to many the big collection guitars..

[@robertsole9970]

Amber is not a fossil, its tree sap.

[@mackcollier8284]

Tree sap thats been fosilised. Knucklehead. Amber.

[@GrindstoneCowboy357]

thanks mark!

[@joshuawalls7102]

How come yall didn't mention the other Corina v with the black hardware?

[@GoProMoFo-yj5wd]

Sigh 😔 they still grab & manhandle these instruments with buckles, rings, rough jeans, buttons scratching away. Oy😮

[@ckelly5141]

15:03 My very first concert was Molly Hatchet in 1980. Dave Hlubek played an explorer that night….sometimes bottle-neck style.🎶🎸👍

[@donh6886]

I have a rare Norlin era 1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard, rare because it's actually pretty good.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

5:45 I love a good pyramid bridge but I’ve never seen one with dot inlays or any kind of inlay. That’s way cool. Also I just noticed the automatic explosive security devices clipped to their matching blue denim shirts. There are sensors in the floor and if you cross the threshold back beyond the front of the secret bookcase with more weight than you entered with, boom! Automatic pink mist. 😂 Even Agnesi has to wear one and he works there!

[@StevenMillerBand]

Cute matching outfits, guys.

[@charleslambiase5670]

Mark I love you🇮🇹 you do so much for Gibson💓

[@christopher-miles]

all jokes aside; it's awesome mark let him play/try these.

[@themusiczoo]

so true! next time we're taking out the flying V's and burst :)

[@jamesjohnson671]

I can't believe that dude wore a shirt with metal snaps on it and smacked them off the back of those guitars.

[@allstopblue5717]

What an original comment…..🥱 people on the internet seem to think expensive guitars instantly dent and scratch with each touch.

[@themusiczoo]

@@allstopblue5717 lol. Appreciate that

[@jamesjohnson671]

@@allstopblue5717 I suppose replying to common sense comments on the internet is what you consider original? I pray I'll be excused for my obvious inferiority.

[@ralphk.j7809]

@@allstopblue5717why even take the risk though?

[@casario2808]

@@allstopblue5717 You just DONT do it though. They may not instantly scratch (but they can), its a matter of eliminating risk :) And how hard is it to take off your freakin' jacket? These guys should be modelling proper etiquette for the masses.

[@Old-Skull.]

AMAZING

[@charleslambiase5670]

That second one so beautiful❤❤

[@johnsenecal2732]

Love the Metal Snaps on the Shirt. Hope No Scratches..

[@vinky42]

Nice guitars.

[@logopneumatika]

0:01 - When two guitars look the same but the one on the left has really thick mids.

[@dynamicalan]

Wow! That 1894 must sound incurable! Where are the ES-335's?

[@guitartec]

Hey Mark, what wrist watch are you sportin'? Looks like a Dive, but can't see it from here.

[@papasmamas1]

Always loved that guitar at the 4:48, Im more into nylon guitars, and Ill love to have a version of that.

[@flapjack413]

Gibson was once such an innovative company. The first 60 years were really something else. I wonder how different the electric guitar would be today, if guitarists had allowed them to keep that innovative mindset throughout the past 60 years.

[@NormanPeterson]

Can we get a strum??

[@BrolyKenseigoku]

Is it authentic tho?

[@paulheartsongs]

Lots of claims here. Music is a progression - to suggest one company owns it is reaching at best. I love my Gibsons but I’d make no claims.

[@MACBOY48]

I wonder what kind of strings are on these old guitars.

[@marcofalancia9553]

Black Diamond...lol

[@AndyA1234]

Forget about the Europeans like Lacote (France 1820s) or Torres (Spain 1840s) and even earlier Baroque guitar makers (1600s) in the history of guitars.

[@artvandalay-cs2nz]

WERE THE MATCHING OUTFITS PLANNED?

[@seth_1138]

as a rhode island native who constantly checks facebook marketplace for guitars I was in SHOCK when I heard about the SG Custom

[@themusiczoo]

crazy!!!!

[@TheHooniverse]

Westerly for that SG... wonder if it was actually someone from Watch Hill, haha. Also, they might've been happy to trade for an older Guild.

[@DarrenBaird-kw6lx]

To think srv had one of those ornate bridge plate on a strat am sure

[@ryangunwitch-black]

11:18 lol Not to pick nits here but…. Fender’s Telecaster came before any Gibson solid body electric AND Leo invented the solid body electric BASS GUITAR. And how many Gibson basses do you see? ❤ Carry on, Mark. Dig ya.

[@davidcollin1436]

Rickenbacker had a bakelite solid body electric in 1931

[@brandnewyou5254]

Couple of years later his brother is running the pawn shop and I stopped in being a real nice guy and get the story that this guy flew from Texas and bought both of those guitars and 84 Studio Les Paul and an 84 Karina V

[@howabouthetruth2157]

I would love to see such an amazing presentation re-done, with someone who can actually PLAY a guitar.......PROPERLY SITTING IN A CHAIR & USING A PICK AS WELL AS FINGERS. Because in THIS presentation, we did NOT get to hear how these incredibly rare, special, vintage instruments truly sound. THESE AMAZING INSTRUMENTS DESERVE IT. THAT'S WHAT THEY WERE MADE FOR. ( perhaps this tour was given to someone else where this really happens on video/audio? )