Andy, is there anywhere we can donate to Mike's family? I know the guitar community will want to rally round to take care of them. We're devestated at the news today.
i never met mike, didnt know him personally but watching his videos you could tell he was decent chap. wasnt in it for fame and money like a lot of youtubers. i watched this recent video just now cuz i havent seen anything from mike in a while and was choked up to see him. his disease took hold pretty quick and it was so sad to see, then i read through the comments to find out he passed away. ive never felt like this about anyone off of youtube that passed away but mike was good egg, 100%. gonna miss his videos, gonna miss him and his live streams. much love love to his family and friends and all those that knew him. say hi to jimi for us mike and ask him where his monterey guitar is x
Rest in peace Mike. You were one of the first youtubers i ever found or watched at 13. I'm now 24 and my life's been a rollercoaster to say the least. Thank you so fucking much for all the effort you put into your channel and videos, I'm sure there were good and bad days like everything and everyone else. I hope in the end it was worth everything and you got exactly what you wanted out of it, love and peace my friend ❤️
Just heard this news today, so very sad, loved your enthusiasm for all things guitar, you were such a great bloke, God bless and condolences to your loved ones.
Unbelievable how quick this goes. So hard to watch this video, knowing you are no longer under us. One of my doctors have diagnosed me with ALS a few years ago. Thank god it turned out to be wrong and im still here...feeling a lot better. But i remember well how i felt the months thinking i will go through this too one day. It took 3 months until i heard that i dont have it actually. Anyway, i dont want to turn this into my story. Just saying, i can especially feel this loss, even not having seen many videos of you. I wish the best to the family and friends involved, RIP Mike.
Im so sad to hear this. We loved your videos and enthusiasm for music Mike. Thank you for all the great work and passion for guitars that will carry on now for ever.
Very sad to read on Facebook that Mike lost his battle, he showed so much courage. Thanks for all your content through the years. My sincere condolences to the family. RIP.
Such sad news today … I’m not the first to say this and I won’t be the last - you were one of the good guys and will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to your family and friends. Rest in peace, Mike.
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I thoroughly enjoyed many of his videos throughout the years and admired his optimism and determination regarding his ALS-diagnosis. He was one of the OG guitar RUclipsrs that will be missed by so many. Rest easy Mike! ❤️
We love you buddy and will keep lifting you and your family up in prayers. So good to see you on here and to be able to hear you speak thru the AI voice. God bless you my brother 🙏🙏🎸
he was one of the best on youtube. better than all those with millions of subscribers because we knew he cared for our input and opinions on all things guitar. hes gonna be missed.
much love to all friends and especially his beautiful family. i am so very sorry for your loss- never ever met the dude, live half a world apart, but i felt like Mike was a mate.We could hang out in my room and nerd out on guitars alllllll day.
RIP Mike…. Life is so precious and it was more precious with you in it. Such a brave journey and share into ALS…. God Speed Mike…. You will be missed brother!!!
When I was a young guitar player, I would watch your videos all night. I ended up buying a chibson myself. I wanted to say my condolences to your family and thank you for being a part of my young and fun guitar journey. It’s so hard for me to come back Al these years and hear and see the news. Love you buddy. Fly to the angels my friend. Thanks for everything. Who knew taking the time to set up a camera and share your music journey could help and inspire so many. 💕
I just saw that he'd passed. He certainly seemed to be one of the nicest people you'll meet. A great attitude through the years with his videos. I'm sure that he's missed terribly. My condolences to his family and friends...
I will forever be subscribed t o this chanel, and will again watch the chibson videos. They were educational, funny and entertaining. Thank you Mike for everything.
I just learned of Mike's passing a few minutes ago. So sad and sorry to hear this news. I've been keeping Mike and the family in my prayers continually. Sincerest condolences to the family and friends. Such a sweet man who gave so much to the guitar community. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. ❤
It's a sad day and we've lost a brother I will always remember Mike and think of his incredible strength throughout his struggle with MND when I'm faced with challenges. I started watching CGS a bit before his diagnosis and continued to watch through his physical decline. It takes an incredibly strong man to share something like this with people he doesn't even know and all the while still making guitar related content God Bless you brother You will not be forgotten!
Man this has shocked me to the core. I loved Mike's videos in the Chinese guitars . I didn't even know he was ill as he always looked so full of life. RIP Mike 🙏
REST IN PEACE MAN. Prayers for your family! This whole thing was a tragedy. No one should have to go through something like this, this world is so cruel. Im glad you were surrounded by so much love till the end!
We love you here in 🇨🇦 Mike! You were one of the first channels I ever subbed too! Only guy at the time that had the balls to ship and review a Chibson! Love you mate! So much love and respect from my family to yours!❤
RIP Mike, and my condolences to your family. Thanks for all the great content and responses to comments. You shared your passion for music and made an amazing community in the process. Thank you Mike, and as you always said, take care brother.
Rest in peace Mike. It was always a huge pleasure to see you, watch your videos, and more importantly learn from you. I will cherish our online chats about intonation and truss rod adjustments, that knowledge you gave to me will be passed on to my kids and I will make damn sure they know where it came from. Best wishes to Sarah and the kids, you will be missed 😢
I lost my sister-in-law to this awful disease 23 years ago. My Nephews walk and fund raise here in the United States for the past 23 years. Stay strong.
Thanks for the update! Good luck with your procedure, hopefully it helps you! Fingers crossed! All the best to you and yours! Good to see you're still able to smile, I hope that never goes away! Cheers, Martin
Mike I have followed your channel since it started and I have loved every second of content you upload.I don’t know what to say other than you and your family will always be in my prayers.
RIP brother Mike! I know you have been up against a battle we all don't know the mere steps or difficulty you have faced and had to deal with! may you find peace now brother! please rest assure the fake guitars we talked about here will NEVER leave here unmarked! they will in fact leave here marked as FAKE rest assure! videos to come will show this! eyes filled with tears right now! love you buddy!!!!
Just discovered the channel and loved the videos Mike did on the Line 6 POD, a piece of gear I've owned and loved for 20 years as well. Breaks my heart to learn of Mike's health issues. You're in my thoughts, Mike. Take care.
Good to see you Mike, and thanks for the update! Wishing you the best on the trip to London and the peg procedure. We are all keeping you in our thoughts! ♥
Thanks for the update Mike - It is great to see you smile during what must be a very difficult time. Really sorry for the struggles you are experiencing. Keep fighting, 1 day at a time. Thoughts and prayers are with you, and wishing you all the best for the peg procedure.
Love you Mike! I'm one of the lucky ones who's met you... and it was the most memorable meet up at NAMM for me! Wishing you the best and somehow we'll hang to do that hang again at your convenience! I'll be at NAMM thinking about you every day! Much love brother! ❤
Cheers Mike. I can’t imagine what it’s like to go through this. It does warm my heart to see you smile. You helped launch me onto my RUclips adventures. I’m forever in your debt for that. I hope the operation gives you some improvement in quality of life. Big love from the States.
I am so sad about the news of Mike passing. He was such a brave chap, fighting to the end. The whole community on RUclips is mourning the loss of him. He will remain immortal here on the internet. Much love to him and his family. Michael Martinez Seattle
You are a brave and strong humam being Mike. Thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers 💜 Hoping this treatment will make you feel better and sending you a great/big/giant/fat hug!
Sorry to hear of Mike's passing very sad news. He seemed a really nice decent genuine guy. He would take the time to reply to all the comments on his videos. We know he's been battling this horrible condition for quite some time now and sadly the outcome was inevitable. But it's always a damn shame when the good guy's go down early. Condolences to Mikes family and friends including the CGS community. RIP Mike rock in peace brother.
Rest in Peace, Mike. I hope your family can remember you as the guy that put smiles in their faces. ALS took my aunt last year. You will be missed a lot. 😕
You were the first RUclipsr that I started following. I'm so very sorry about your health, I am a cancer and brain tumor survivor and seeing you smiling is bringing a tear to my eye. Much love from America.
I really hope you can beat this disease. I do believe you're a great guy and that you have all support from us and from your family and friends in order to overcome everything in your way. My thoughts and support are with you. From Mexico with love.
I do not claim to know what God is up to, but I'm going to continue to pray for you and your family, Mike. Feel free to give my email to whomever is helping you and I'll do whatever I can for you. Just ask.
Wow, I haven’t watched a CGS video in years after an absence of guitar playing. I am just getting back into playing and Mike popped into my head, I can’t believe he’s passed away. Rest in peace you legend.
God bless you Mike! I've been thinking about you lately and have said prayers for you! you hang in there man a lot of people are praying for you! thank you for updating us!
Love you mike , wonderful example of humanity and strength and joy till the last breath ,we’ll never forget you. Your smile will always be with us. Smile to whoever you’re with,wherever you are .
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Hey Guys. Mike passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his family x - Andy
Andy, is there anywhere we can donate to Mike's family? I know the guitar community will want to rally round to take care of them. We're devestated at the news today.
i never met mike, didnt know him personally but watching his videos you could tell he was decent chap. wasnt in it for fame and money like a lot of youtubers. i watched this recent video just now cuz i havent seen anything from mike in a while and was choked up to see him. his disease took hold pretty quick and it was so sad to see, then i read through the comments to find out he passed away. ive never felt like this about anyone off of youtube that passed away but mike was good egg, 100%. gonna miss his videos, gonna miss him and his live streams. much love love to his family and friends and all those that knew him. say hi to jimi for us mike and ask him where his monterey guitar is x
Mike enjoyed watching gold diggers on tv, we all knew he was made of the purest gold known to man, 100% pure.
Deepest sympathies to all 😢
So sorry to hear that. I offered him a stay is my holiday cottage in Devon…..it would be my privilege if his family want to take up the offer.
Rest in peace Mike. You were one of the first youtubers i ever found or watched at 13. I'm now 24 and my life's been a rollercoaster to say the least. Thank you so fucking much for all the effort you put into your channel and videos, I'm sure there were good and bad days like everything and everyone else. I hope in the end it was worth everything and you got exactly what you wanted out of it, love and peace my friend ❤️
Just heard this news today, so very sad, loved your enthusiasm for all things guitar, you were such a great bloke, God bless and condolences to your loved ones.
Unbelievable how quick this goes. So hard to watch this video, knowing you are no longer under us.
One of my doctors have diagnosed me with ALS a few years ago. Thank god it turned out to be wrong and im still here...feeling a lot better. But i remember well how i felt the months thinking i will go through this too one day. It took 3 months until i heard that i dont have it actually.
Anyway, i dont want to turn this into my story. Just saying, i can especially feel this loss, even not having seen many videos of you.
I wish the best to the family and friends involved, RIP Mike.
Thank you for being you!!! YOU WILL be MISSED. Save a seat for me! Can't wait to meet you!
Im so sad to hear this. We loved your videos and enthusiasm for music Mike. Thank you for all the great work and passion for guitars that will carry on now for ever.
Very sad to read on Facebook that Mike lost his battle, he showed so much courage. Thanks for all your content through the years. My sincere condolences to the family. RIP.
Such sad news today … I’m not the first to say this and I won’t be the last - you were one of the good guys and will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to your family and friends. Rest in peace, Mike.
I couldn't say it any better
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I thoroughly enjoyed many of his videos throughout the years and admired his optimism and determination regarding his ALS-diagnosis. He was one of the OG guitar RUclipsrs that will be missed by so many. Rest easy Mike! ❤️
We all love you so much, Mike, and we are all pulling for you. Stay strong and I'm hoping for the best for your trip to London.
So sad to hear of Mikes passing. He was such a shining light in this world and will be missed.
He kept up his positive attitude right until the end.
Very sad to learn of his passing. Condolences to the bereaved family. Godspeed mike Always loved your content. You will b missed
We love you buddy and will keep lifting you and your family up in prayers. So good to see you on here and to be able to hear you speak thru the AI voice. God bless you my brother 🙏🙏🎸
RIP Mike. You touched the lives of so many people in positive ways. We will miss you dearly.
God bless you Mike. Hang in there. You look great and we are all standing with you! With lots of love and respect - your friend, TK
Your comments are so comforting and we are so grateful. He loved each and every one of you ❤
he was one of the best on youtube. better than all those with millions of subscribers because we knew he cared for our input and opinions on all things guitar. hes gonna be missed.
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. That video broke my heart.May he Rest In Peace and my sincerest condolences to your family.
much love to all friends and especially his beautiful family. i am so very sorry for your loss- never ever met the dude, live half a world apart, but i felt like Mike was a mate.We could hang out in my room and nerd out on guitars alllllll day.
So sorry, RIP mike
RIP Mike…. Life is so precious and it was more precious with you in it. Such a brave journey and share into ALS…. God Speed Mike…. You will be missed brother!!!
When I was a young guitar player, I would watch your videos all night. I ended up buying a chibson myself. I wanted to say my condolences to your family and thank you for being a part of my young and fun guitar journey. It’s so hard for me to come back Al these years and hear and see the news. Love you buddy. Fly to the angels my friend. Thanks for everything. Who knew taking the time to set up a camera and share your music journey could help and inspire so many. 💕
😞 I"m so sorry to learn of this, I only just discovered the channel.
Just learned of mikes passing. So sad. You will be missed greatly. Thanks Mike for everything! 🎸😢
Funny,helpfull,caring and sincere...Those are the first words that come to mind. Thank you for everything. Rest well Mike.
I just saw that he'd passed. He certainly seemed to be one of the nicest people you'll meet. A great attitude through the years with his videos. I'm sure that he's missed terribly. My condolences to his family and friends...
Heartbreaking
I will forever be subscribed t o this chanel, and will again watch the chibson videos. They were educational, funny and entertaining. Thank you Mike for everything.
Thanks Mike, I been watching sailing videos, best of luck, love you, great ta see ya! Made my day!
I just learned of Mike's passing a few minutes ago. So sad and sorry to hear this news. I've been keeping Mike and the family in my prayers continually. Sincerest condolences to the family and friends. Such a sweet man who gave so much to the guitar community. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. ❤
It's a sad day and we've lost a brother
I will always remember Mike and think of his incredible strength throughout his struggle with MND when I'm faced with challenges. I started watching CGS a bit before his diagnosis and continued to watch through his physical decline. It takes an incredibly strong man to share something like this with people he doesn't even know and all the while still making guitar related content
God Bless you brother
You will not be forgotten!
Man this has shocked me to the core. I loved Mike's videos in the Chinese guitars . I didn't even know he was ill as he always looked so full of life. RIP Mike 🙏
Love you mate. Hope the Peg can really help you, and look forward to seeing you soon.
REST IN PEACE MAN. Prayers for your family! This whole thing was a tragedy. No one should have to go through something like this, this world is so cruel. Im glad you were surrounded by so much love till the end!
Keep fighting bro 🙌 Sending love to you and the family. Hope the procedure goes well x
So sad to hear from his passing, RIP ❤
Rest in peace Mike. I wish your family and friends strength.
I was peg fed when I was being treated for throat cancer, I hope it helps you as it did me. Sending love & strength from my family to yours ❤️
Get better soon! I'l definitely use your affiliate links for all my purchases at Thomann from now on.
We love you here in 🇨🇦 Mike! You were one of the first channels I ever subbed too! Only guy at the time that had the balls to ship and review a Chibson! Love you mate! So much love and respect from my family to yours!❤
All the Love and Power Mike! Thank you for the update. Thinking of You x ❤
Oh no 😢 so sad. CGS was one of the first YT channels I've started to follow and Mike always transmitted good energy.
RIP Mike, and my condolences to your family. Thanks for all the great content and responses to comments. You shared your passion for music and made an amazing community in the process. Thank you Mike, and as you always said, take care brother.
Rest in peace Mike. It was always a huge pleasure to see you, watch your videos, and more importantly learn from you. I will cherish our online chats about intonation and truss rod adjustments, that knowledge you gave to me will be passed on to my kids and I will make damn sure they know where it came from.
Best wishes to Sarah and the kids, you will be missed 😢
i am so sorry to hear of mikes passing. please rip mike you have meant a lot for me rip mike. love you.
Keep it going buddy! Love ya!
I lost my sister-in-law to this awful disease 23 years ago. My Nephews walk and fund raise here in the United States for the past 23 years. Stay strong.
I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. It's such an awful disease that needs a cure - Andy
Keep smiling Mike!
Praying for your good health!
Thanks for the update! Good luck with your procedure, hopefully it helps you! Fingers crossed! All the best to you and yours! Good to see you're still able to smile, I hope that never goes away!
Cheers,
Martin
RIP, such a beautiful person.
Mike, so much love coming to you from me, thanks for the update video and my thoughts are with you always!
Thinking of you man! Sending you and the family all the love! Good luck with the procedure. Miss you!
Goodnight Mike. The good ones always go first.
RIP Mike, such sad news😢 🙏
🎸R.I.P. Mike!! 🎸Thank you for the many years of knowledge you have shared with us. 🎸You will be greatly missed!🎸 We love you brother!🎸
Mike I have followed your channel since it started and I have loved every second of content you upload.I don’t know what to say other than you and your family will always be in my prayers.
You were the very first you tube channel I subscribed to. I will miss your smile and happy disposition. You will be remembered forever in my heart.
so sorry to hear a devisting news he was such a kind man so sorry to hear this
I know I don't personally know you Mike , but I love you man. Keep up the fight...
So sorry to hear of Mikes passing . Condolences to his family he will be sorely missed R.I.P
Good to see you Magic Mike. Wish you the best & thanks for the update. & thanks Andy for your help.
Rest in Peace Mike. My thoughts are with all Mike’s loved ones.
All the best from Australia Mike. I have been a fan of your channel for many years. Keep on going mate. 👍
So very very sorry to hear this. R.I.P buddy.
RIP brother Mike! I know you have been up against a battle we all don't know the mere steps or difficulty you have faced and had to deal with! may you find peace now brother! please rest assure the fake guitars we talked about here will NEVER leave here unmarked! they will in fact leave here marked as FAKE rest assure! videos to come will show this! eyes filled with tears right now! love you buddy!!!!
Rest easy Mike we're going to miss you brother
Just discovered the channel and loved the videos Mike did on the Line 6 POD, a piece of gear I've owned and loved for 20 years as well. Breaks my heart to learn of Mike's health issues. You're in my thoughts, Mike. Take care.
Good to see you Mike, and thanks for the update! Wishing you the best on the trip to London and the peg procedure. We are all keeping you in our thoughts! ♥
Love you so much... your channel was one of the first I ever subscribed to... still miss that dodgy sofa.x
Thanks for the update Mike - It is great to see you smile during what must be a very difficult time. Really sorry for the struggles you are experiencing.
Keep fighting, 1 day at a time. Thoughts and prayers are with you, and wishing you all the best for the peg procedure.
Mike, a remarkable human being. Your strength in the face of mortality is a gift to all of us who will follow right behind you.
Love you Mike! I'm one of the lucky ones who's met you... and it was the most memorable meet up at NAMM for me! Wishing you the best and somehow we'll hang to do that hang again at your convenience! I'll be at NAMM thinking about you every day! Much love brother! ❤
RIP Mike. You are one of the greatest guitar youtubers. Thanks for all the content
Cheers Mike. I can’t imagine what it’s like to go through this. It does warm my heart to see you smile. You helped launch me onto my RUclips adventures. I’m forever in your debt for that. I hope the operation gives you some improvement in quality of life. Big love from the States.
I am so sad about the news of Mike passing. He was such a brave chap, fighting to the end. The whole community on RUclips is mourning the loss of him. He will remain immortal here on the internet. Much love to him and his family.
Michael Martinez
Seattle
You are a brave and strong humam being Mike. Thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers 💜 Hoping this treatment will make you feel better and sending you a great/big/giant/fat hug!
😞 hope he had a chance to read your beautiful comments my dear . See you again in Ola's livestream . Peace ✌️
God Bless you Mike, I pray you are in a better place now. You were all about truth and integrity. You will be missed by so many. ❤
Prayers for you Mike. Great to hear your voice again
Hang in there Mike. Much love & many blessings!!!! We (my Grandkids & I) are praying for you!!!!
Sorry to hear of Mike's passing very sad news. He seemed a really nice decent genuine guy. He would take the time to reply to all the comments on his videos. We know he's been battling this horrible condition for quite some time now and sadly the outcome was inevitable. But it's always a damn shame when the good guy's go down early. Condolences to Mikes family and friends including the CGS community. RIP Mike rock in peace brother.
Rest in Peace, Mike. I hope your family can remember you as the guy that put smiles in their faces. ALS took my aunt last year. You will be missed a lot. 😕
Much love 💖 and many 🙏 coming your way beautiful music man❣️💋🎶🦋
You were the first RUclipsr that I started following. I'm so very sorry about your health, I am a cancer and brain tumor survivor and seeing you smiling is bringing a tear to my eye. Much love from America.
As a fellow RUclipsr, there are some RUclipsrs you really enjoy and CGS was one. I'm terribly sorry to hear of Mike's passing. :'(
I really hope you can beat this disease. I do believe you're a great guy and that you have all support from us and from your family and friends in order to overcome everything in your way. My thoughts and support are with you. From Mexico with love.
All the way from Houston Texas! Mike, please take good care yourself! You are appreciated by guitarists worldwide for CGS. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I do not claim to know what God is up to, but I'm going to continue to pray for you and your family, Mike. Feel free to give my email to whomever is helping you and I'll do whatever I can for you. Just ask.
Wow, I haven’t watched a CGS video in years after an absence of guitar playing. I am just getting back into playing and Mike popped into my head, I can’t believe he’s passed away. Rest in peace you legend.
God bless you Mike! I've been thinking about you lately and have said prayers for you! you hang in there man a lot of people are praying for you! thank you for updating us!
Hi Mike, I wish you the best, my thoughts are with you. Good luck with the peg procedure I hope it works out well.
in case you haven't heard, Mike has just passed away.
Just heard of the passing of Mike this morning. RIP sir you will be missed ❤.
Much love and prayers to you and your family Mike!! Stay strong in your fight, your RUclips family is pulling for you!!!
Super impressed with that software that can generate Mike's voice. Very convincing.
I think I might need to come and help Andy - he’s sure to break something!!!
😂 I'm sure I will! See you soon buddy x
Take good care, Mike!!! Wishing the procedure goes well. Cheers from the USA!
❤ Love that you‘re still rocking that 42GS Shirt, Mike. Hang in there. Hugs from Germany!
Love you mike , wonderful example of humanity and strength and joy till the last breath ,we’ll never forget you. Your smile will always be with us. Smile to whoever you’re with,wherever you are .
I love you Mike, thinking of you so much. You're so damn brave, you always have been. Sending you the biggest hugs. 💓
he was very positively brave and his a hero ❤️❤️❤️😥
RIP Brother,,, thank you for everything you did. 😥
Rest in peace Mike and love to your family
Fingers crossed, let's hope everything goes OK.
All the best Mike, hope the procedure goes well 👍