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Been following M&M for years, but YOUR review of the Grand Manan (and Cindy's Baby Boat took me over the edge). I just ordered the Manan with Anthem .. so I will be playing soon .. but not as good as YOU or Cindy .. as they say .. "Practice makes Perfect" NOT!! I volunteer and teach GED Math . I tell my students that "Practice Makes Progress" .. Anywho totally enjoy your site Randy!

I have the Epiphone J45 and I think it is an excellent guitar, but my question is if the 2 guitars weigh the same, because the Epiphone is very heavy, I don't have how to compare, since I don't have the Gibson, could you clarify this doubt. And if all solid body guitars are that heavy?

Hey Randy, appreciate your videos. Very helpful. I just bought a new ibg j45 from music store. Brand new. It has small pick guard instead of the really big that they come with. Any idea why? I’ve seen a few online that are new with the smaller guard. It’s very thick. Thx

Thanks for the video and the sentiment🇺🇸

Oh , Killer guitar !

Colonel , first off , you are right on with your comment. Like Mr.Trump or not He is a man with a family and is human as each and everyone of us. One one should wish something like that on someone. I was not around when the event happened in Dallas but I heard stories of what it was like for my family in Kentucky , Cuba happened and Vietnam was starting up and No one knew what would happen. Pres. Trump could be re-elected or not ,, but the chaos that could have brought to this country , remember we have people who hate the U.S.A. are are looking for a opportunity. All American`s were Blessed ! Now Colonel ,,,, James Taylor ,,,, what could be said. Different tunings , capo placement , different finger placement to make up unforgettable tunes. Randy , You did a great job , might not be 100% but as he say`s he does not do 100% he goes by how he feels when he play`s. And you can say that again "That Girl Cindy Can Play " !!!

Awesome cool video thumbs up. Stay well and safe in this crazy world. I agree with you. God bless Donald Trump and His Family.

Just a fabulously detailed lesson on this song that most any guitar player wants to play. Brilliant job, Brother Randy ! My No Pick Saturday will be a busy one 😂

I love USA!!

I have to say I totally agree with your review. I bought this exact guitar. I was hoping to be stoked about it, but ultimately just kind of disappointed overall. I’m really leaning toward selling it. For the price point, there are better options and for a little bit more cash the options area lot better. As always great review. God bless.

Top drawer brother. Love from the far side of the Atlantic jamieson and Guinness 😅

Moved by your statement and subscribed from down here in Australia. Love the guitar lesson. God Bless you brother.

How much do they go for?

It’s a stunning song, loved listening ❤

Great lesson and beautiful performance my Dear friend Randy!! Love and respect Kyle!! 😊🥁🇵🇭

Love that old song. Thanks!

I started learning and picking this song on the guitar about three months ago, that is strange . I put the capo on 3rd fret, now I know where to put it. Thanks --- Prayers for Donald Trump ---

Cindy, guitar notes and notions. Nice lady, nice channel. And that was nice playing there at the end bro.

Hey Randy. How goes it my friend? Sir, I may not agree with your politics, but I agree that something intervened to save Mr Trump from that deadly bullet. Im not a religious man, so cant personally put an explanation to it, but he is a very lucky man. Anyway, my friend, its nice to see another post and hope all is well with you and yours. I dont finger pick, just bash away at strumming in a pretty crude way, so the vid is not for me, but Im always happy to see and hear you, brother. Take care, and my hope is that all is well for everyone. Peace and love brother.

Love it, Randy. As always. I'd love to be able to sit down with you & learn a thing or two. Sending love from AL.

I came back to watch your demo again. I still play my Epiphone IBG J45 . I've used it live quite a bit . I had an LR Baggs Anthem pickup installed in mine . It has plenty of low end . I was looking at my serial number. Mine was also built in July of 2021 and it's #9,142. Our guitars sound very similar. Thanks for the video. I enjoy listening. God bless

Randy my brother-smooth playing as always and that’s a beautiful guitar. Also, I’m a life long Democrat, but before that I’m an American and public servant, and I hope God continues to watch over us, no matter our differences. It’s only about the red, white and blue. God bless, brother.

Well, Randy,you don't care about me. I'm sorry to hear that. That's a big problem in this country. To many narrow minded people, that don't worry about others .I am a very Christian person, and my god never taught me to be like that.God bless you but I will not give a nickle to your channel.

Hi Randy. I'm a new subscriber ... thanks so much for an excellent lesson. I live on the east coast, but became a fan of Texas music years ago when I bought a Radney Foster CD. It had a coupon in it for a subscription to Texas Music Magazine. I remained a subscriber for many years and enjoyed the frequent "sampler" CDs (both new and emerging Texas bands) that was included in many of the issues. BTW, I love your new M&M Manan ... beautiful guitar as well as your playing.

Really, I'm just here to hear Randy play; great lesson @Randy's Rhythm.

Hi Randy, this is great my friend. You play it really well! I’ll have to learn it now! Stop creating and inspiring more work for me, will ya??? 😂😂😂 Seriously, thanks for the lesson buddy. 👍🏻 Regards, Dave

Easy to follow, 👍👍

Great to see you again brother. Always enjoy your playing and videos. Sounds really good. The great thing about that song is that you don’t have to play it exactly. James himself doesn’t play exactly the same every time anyway. Good bless you and your family. I also agree about the bad situation in Pennsylvania.

👋🤠👍✌️Thank you for the lesson 🎶🎶

Love that song Randy. You play the lead and I'll play the rhythm.. And yes, this country is really messed up. The media is constantly keeping everyone fighting. And man, you are very good at teaching. Noah picked it right up, in just a couple minutes. Just another awesome video and I'll talk to you soon. Enjoy your vacation too.

Love the song, love your style and especially love your comments 🙏🏻. God be with you.

Wow so glad I saw this!

What a nice, nice fella!! I just happened across this video, I told my wife recently I'd buy a new Bosch dishwasher for the house, (I work for them) , a holiday in Athens for us, and another guitar for me. I don't play live these days but have started busking again and got the love of music/guitars back. I use a Martin dreadnought junior (Mexican made) which I love dearly, but have always wanted a "Gibson". Have seen these IBG and every time I've seen a video I've completely dismissed the Hummingbird for some unknown reason, and only listen to the J45 and J200. Man, I put my studio headphones on to listen to this and goshdarnit if that Hummingbird didn't bring a lump to my throat and a little tear in my eye! I'm absolutely shellshocked now! I live in a small Spanish city and there's only a small guitar shop here and even the big ones in the capital Madrid (a few hours away) don't stock these, so I have to take a gamble on a second hand one if I can find it. Great video and way of presenting, I subbed straight away and will enjoy looking through your content! Thank you!

Do you think it is lighter because it has Less internal bracing. I believe they call that scalloping. It’s to bad they changed such a nice guitar. I was going to order one but seen another review that was not all that positive for the one from China. Perhaps they will get better in time.

I had older D-45 Martin that would not hold a light to your guitar plus it was very hard on the fingers. Traded it off a few years ago and have never missed it. Love your picking.

I'm looking at 000-15m and the 000-15sm for playing the Blues and flatpicking bluegrass. Leading more towards 000-15sm. I now own Martin 0-18 but I did switch out the saddle for fossil walrus ivory and bridge pins to fossil walrus jawbone. A big improvement in the tonal palette, flavors and colours.

I subcribed 👍🎸🎸🎸

Guitars .....if possible, gotta play them in person. No matter the brand........a guitar/any instrument has to stand on it's own. Nice comparison. enjoy your videos' 🎸🎸🎸

Hi Randy, just found your channel and really enjoy and appreciate your guitar perspective. I’m about your age and play every day. I’ve never done open D tuning, just drop D and boy it does sound great. I’m looking for a 000 guitar and my standards as you put it are very high. Do you think if I contacted them, he could give me a price? Do you have a contact #. You play very nice tunes, so please keep doing the videos. Thanks Randy

Hello Randy you sure make your guitar sound pretty I have never done open tuning before many thanks my friend I shall try!♥

I just bought an Indonesian made IBG Hummingbird today from my local music store. The last Samick one they had in stock (2022 manufacture date.) Plays like a dream.

Great post Randy, I have owned a Mackenzie & Marr Dionisio cut away cedar top guitar for 2 years now. My 1983 Martin D-35 and 1986 Takamine George Harrison model both 'gently weep' sitting in the corner waiting to be picked up and played. That's how much I think of the Dionisio! M&M Guitars are the real deal folks!!! And one of these days I'll get another!

For real ! ! ???? Can't believe the price you paid for that guitar......with a case ????? WOW ! I'd like one of those just like that in a 00 size with a pickup. 🎸🎸🎸

I have owned an FS3 and a FG3. In my opinion, the FG3 was a cannon, and the FS3 was just ok. I actually found a Guild Westerly OM-120 that I liked much better than the FS3 for half the price.

It sounds as Jorma Kaukonen' s finger style picking! J' aime ça au boutte merci!!

The Epiphone is a little bit brighter, but i mean in this "Price Range" a great sound. Thanks fore this Review!

The bone pins seem to have rounded off the tone ever so slightly in a pleasing way.

So Groovy! What’s the name of the song?

It sounds just like you described it. The Gibson is richer in the low end with very subtle highs (yet still almost a scooped sound) while the Epiphone is all mids. Of course, the Gibson is an objectively better guitar (and for 4x the price it should be clearly so), but I'm sure there are lots of people out there whose voices might be better suited to the Epi and lots of recording situations where the tone of the Epi might be preferable.

Bought an Excellent yesterday!