Holy cow Randy, that thing sounds awesome. Very clear while finger style playing and crisp while using a pic. I would be happy with it. That extra body depth really makes a difference in volume too. You have a winner there. I'll talk to you soon my friend.
Hey David, glad that came through in the video. I was a bit concerned that I had botched the video by overdriving the volume, so glad to hear that it may not have happened. Always appreciate you, my good friend 👍🏻
@@randysrhythm I didn't hear anything that sounded over driven. Sinle notes were clear and chords were never peaking, and I listen through my 65 inch Samsung flat screen with good external speakers. Didn't try with headphones but I would be able to hear flaws through my setup. You was right about it's sound, when we talked. They definitely have a winner with those guitars.
Yes ma’am, you are actually the one that provided the encouragement for me. I saw your review of the smaller version parlor and the smile on your face as you played it. Great video, by the way. I’m headed over to subscribe now, which I just noticed I hadn’t done that. Thanks again, ma’am 👍🏻
First of all, just stellar playing, Brother. Top notch. What a great review- nice to hear that there are high quality, affordable guitars being made. I have no problem with the China aspect, especially since it’s run by a North American company. Great review, and great information 👏🎸😎
My friend, Paul! I’m glad to hear that I didn’t ruin this video 😂. I actually thought I may have overdriven the sound, but it seems to have not happened. Always appreciate your input and kindness, brother man 👍🏻
Another great video Randy! Never heard of this brand but it's sounds pretty dang good. The days of Chinese guitars being bottom of the barrel quality are long behind us. I would love to see you do a video on an Eastman guitar. Eastman is also Chinese and the value of their guitars is quite unreal. I recently got their new E3OM Deluxe model and it's a fantastic instrument just like really most of their guitars, even the 'affordable' ones. I work in a guitar shop so I have played tons of Eastmans. Highly recommend them and I think that it would be a great brand to review on your channel one day!
Hi Tom,thank you very much for the kind words. Yes sir, Eastman have been on my radar for a while now. The E20 00 is one I’d like to pick up at some point. It just happens to be the first one that caught my eye. Appreciate you reminding me about them and I’ve had several folks mention them to me over the last year or so. I’ll also check out the E30M while I’m at it. I really appreciate the advice on this, brother man 👍🏻
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!
Hi Bob, thanks so much for the kind words and the commentary. I enjoyed the pun with gently weeps, most especially 😂. But as you say, that’s how highly you think of M&M. I’m right there with you, brother man 👍🏻
I've just been on the Mackenzie & Marr website. I'm very impressed. The Riverboat dreadnought has got a huge sound. They're some of the greatest sounding instruments l've heard. And if ever l feel the need for a 12 string, l know where to look. There's is amazing. Thanks for sharing your discovery Randy.
I own the MacMar Ian Tyson (it’s been reviewed on another channel). I also own a few higher end guitars, and let me tell you…Mac Mar hold their own against $3-$5K Martins! I love my MacMar and would encourage anyone it just buy one! You’ll be hooked! Great video!
Thank you, Mr T. Appreciate the additional testimony. I’m growing right fond of these guys myself. Thanks again, brother man, and don’t be a stranger 👍🏻
That Mac And Marr sounds very nice mate. I dont believe they are available here in Oz, but Ive listened to a few online and they all sounded quite nice. Hope you are well my friend, take care and play on...P.S. Loved your freight train pickin brother, very nice playing indeed, and man that thing is LOUD!
Great review, Randy. I assume you watched the lady from the RUclips channel Guitar Notes and Notions. Great channel. How does this compare you your Recording King 000?
Hi Edward, it’s a tad larger and better built, in my opinion. Both sound really good, but this guitar has a feel to it that really grabs me. To me, there’s too much of a dice roll for QC with Recording King, brother man 👍🏻 Appreciate the kind words.
Colonel , That is a wonderful sounding guitar with the looks to match. They maybe my next guitar to buy , I would have went with them but as you know I was hunting a Gibson. I am glad it all work out and you are tickled with her !
Wow Randy thats a beautiful guitar man.. I was just looking on the website and the one you got is the one I like best.. sounds fantastic👌Man next time I come across some $$ I reckon that may be the next one on the list, what a bargain.I know what you mean with the tuners.. the real thing is SO much nicer than the replicas..Nice review as always👍
@@randysrhythm My pleasure Randy, great review and a very cool guitar. Hey how does the body size compare to the Yam on your lap roughly? I'm guessing it's more like the Furch size, slightly bigger and deeper?
Hey Randy, I just rewatched this video. We had a conversation on your video for the Yamaha FS5. I checked out the Mackenzie and Marr website. I have to say this guitar is very soon going to replace my FS5. Thanks very much for recommending these guys. God bless brother.
God bless you too, Mr T. Yes sir, M&M are a great bunch of guys, and easy to get along with. They listen to you and care about the experience you have with their instruments, brother man 👍🏻 By the way, what’s your first name? Or, does calling you Mr T work?
@@triples4good When I respond to comments in YT Studio, it doesn’t show your name, but when I respond in regular YT, I can see your name is Steve, and why you’re okay with Mr T 😂
Hi Michael, I think you’ll find her in the comments on this one. I’m pretty sure you’re referring to Ms Cindy over at Guitar, Notes & Notions. I saw that video. Her nephew Tim was in that video, if I recall correctly. She’s a very nice lady and we’ve mutually sub’d.
Hey Randy . . . . firstly, the tune you played for your intro was played beautifully and sounded great as well, and secondly . . . a very nice guitar indeed. Cannot believe the cost of the guitar $$ . . . hand made!!! 🤷🏻♂ Cheers my good friend . . . . John 😊 ✌
Just came across a M&M Tofino for $655 in a local store here and I knew right off when I fingered picked it that I had to have it and I tell you I've owned a lot of high end brands well, this brand stands tall with the best of them .$254 more and she's all mine .
Hi Phil, they certainly are some great instruments. I was admiring mine the other day. The detail that went into it off the charts. Congratulations on getting one and stay strong on the $254, brother man 👍🏻
@@randysrhythm Thanks Randy and thank you for taking the time to review this brand ,it always inspires us to come across a good and knowlegable player on line who shares our interest and passion for a particular instrument .Have you looked into Larrivee and/or Boucher acoustics ?Jean Larrivee is a builder out of BC Canada and Boucher is out of Quebec ,exceptional guitars . Cheers
@phillecompte3438 hi Phil, I’ve played both of those guitars and they are class acts. Glad you have decided to spend a bit of your valuable time with us on the channel. Everyone is busy these days, so when I see great comments/questions like yours, it means a great deal, brother man 👍🏻
Hey Igor, that’s quite an eye you have there 😁. You may well be right about that. It’s really a nice case and fits the guitar perfectly. Great hearing from you, brother man 👍🏻
Hoi Randy ,yes it is indeed a great guitar . Unfortunately I cannot order this guitar . I sent an email to Mackenzie &Marr , but unfortunately they do not deliver to Europe (the Netherlands ), otherwise I would have bought this guitar right away .Because what a beautiful sound it produces. Kind regards Peter from Amsterdam Netherlands
Hi Peter, that’s odd that they don’t ship there. I assume there’s some kind of financial risk involved, although I can’t imagine it being that great. Great hearing from you and appreciate the feedback, brother man 👍🏻
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 left 3 comments and 2 got lost, what the hell... Randy, can you please check the comments from RUclips Studio? Maybe they got moderated for no real reason.
Hi Igor, I actually just responded to one of your comments, but this one is the only other one I’ve seen. YT gets a bit strange sometimes and I’ve seen views on videos actually go down, which we both know isn’t possible. Sorry that happened to you about the other comment, because I’m always interested in your feedback, brother man 👍🏻
@@RentFree24_7 Mass produced? M&M only produce a little over 200 total guitars a year, from my research. While I certainly appreciate the insight, would you have a source for that information? I certainly want to tell the truth on this channel. If there’s anything that backs that up, I’ll post a correction and certainly give you credit for it 👍🏻
@@randysrhythm They have to hire a significant staff to make the guitars, a heated factory in which to manufacture them, storage space for the raw materials, someone to order raw materials, manufacturing equipment to purchase and maintain, an accountant to manage the books, possibly a lawyer, a shipping person, someone to handle HR and QC, etc. At 300 guitars a year, and allowing for weekends and holidays off (and paid to the staff) they would need to manufacture about one guitar a day. And most of their guitars are way less than $2,000. Can't be done.
Hi Mike, I’m certainly not their spokesperson. I simply read the website. I don’t know how they do it, but they do. If you ever figure it out, please let me know, brother man 👍🏻
Randy, you're making all of us up here blush. Thank you so much for the in-depth review.
You guys certainly deserve every bit of it and more. The attention to detail, in every way, was impressive, brother man 👍🏻
Holy cow Randy, that thing sounds awesome. Very clear while finger style playing and crisp while using a pic.
I would be happy with it. That extra body depth really makes a difference in volume too. You have a winner there.
I'll talk to you soon my friend.
Hey David, glad that came through in the video. I was a bit concerned that I had botched the video by overdriving the volume, so glad to hear that it may not have happened. Always appreciate you, my good friend 👍🏻
@@randysrhythm
I didn't hear anything that sounded over driven. Sinle notes were clear and chords were never peaking, and I listen through my 65 inch Samsung flat screen with good external speakers. Didn't try with headphones but I would be able to hear flaws through my setup. You was right about it's sound, when we talked. They definitely have a winner with those guitars.
@@HayesTechAppreciate that additional feedback, brother man 👍🏻
Now that is a beautiful instrument! I have played 2 of their instruments now and the quality is consistent. Thanks for posting this excellent review.
Yes ma’am, you are actually the one that provided the encouragement for me. I saw your review of the smaller version parlor and the smile on your face as you played it. Great video, by the way. I’m headed over to subscribe now, which I just noticed I hadn’t done that. Thanks again, ma’am 👍🏻
First of all, just stellar playing, Brother. Top notch.
What a great review- nice to hear that there are high quality, affordable guitars being made. I have no problem with the China aspect, especially since it’s run by a North American company. Great review, and great information 👏🎸😎
My friend, Paul! I’m glad to hear that I didn’t ruin this video 😂. I actually thought I may have overdriven the sound, but it seems to have not happened. Always appreciate your input and kindness, brother man 👍🏻
Beautiful guitar and a wonderful demo and talk, very well done Randy 👏👏👏👏
Always appreciate your feedback, Trevor. Thanks for the kind words, brother man 👍🏻
Another great video Randy! Never heard of this brand but it's sounds pretty dang good. The days of Chinese guitars being bottom of the barrel quality are long behind us.
I would love to see you do a video on an Eastman guitar. Eastman is also Chinese and the value of their guitars is quite unreal. I recently got their new E3OM Deluxe model and it's a fantastic instrument just like really most of their guitars, even the 'affordable' ones. I work in a guitar shop so I have played tons of Eastmans. Highly recommend them and I think that it would be a great brand to review on your channel one day!
Hi Tom,thank you very much for the kind words. Yes sir, Eastman have been on my radar for a while now. The E20 00 is one I’d like to pick up at some point. It just happens to be the first one that caught my eye. Appreciate you reminding me about them and I’ve had several folks mention them to me over the last year or so. I’ll also check out the E30M while I’m at it. I really appreciate the advice on this, brother man 👍🏻
That tune you’re playing in this is just about as beautiful as it gets! Great to hear your fabulous picking!!! Wonderful guitar!
Hi Ms Rose, you’re about as kind as they come, ma’am. Hope you’re doing well and thank you 👍🏻
Great review Randy. Wonderful sounding guitar. 🤠👍✌️👏👏👏👏
Thank you, brother man Bruce. Hope you’re doing well, sir 👍🏻
Beautiful playing and very informative details about this beautiful guitar. I wish you all the best Randy !! Greetings from Austria😁
Hi Daniel, great hearing from you. Thank you very much and always appreciate your kind comments, brother man 👍🏻
Awesome guitar my friend! Thanks for showing it off! Enjoy it!
You are most welcome. M&M are great guitars, brother man 👍🏻
I like guitar so much!! Unfortunately I don't have one yet!! Beautiful sharing my dear friend Randy!!
Love and respect Kyle!! 😊🥁🇵🇭
Thank you, my we brother man Kyle 👍🏻
Pretty good review. Nice to know people give honest reviews still. 😊
You’re a good man, Mr Aaron! Thank you, sir 👍🏻
So beautiful guitar and sounds great, Randy!! Nice video, my friend!
Hi Xavi, these guys are really great and seem to take pride in their work. Always appreciate your input, brother man 👍🏻
What a beautiful guitar, sounds so nice when you were playing it too.
Hi Graeme, much appreciated, brother man 👍🏻. Hope all is well.
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!
Hi Bob, thanks so much for the kind words and the commentary. I enjoyed the pun with gently weeps, most especially 😂. But as you say, that’s how highly you think of M&M. I’m right there with you, brother man 👍🏻
I've just been on the Mackenzie & Marr website. I'm very impressed. The Riverboat dreadnought has got a huge sound. They're some of the greatest sounding instruments l've heard. And if ever l feel the need for a 12 string, l know where to look. There's is amazing. Thanks for sharing your discovery Randy.
Hi Andy, the Riverboat seems to be a cannon. I did see the 12 string as well. Great guys for sure, brother man 👍🏻
Nice review Randy the guitar sounds awesome.
Thank you, brother man Oz 👍🏻
@@randysrhythm Keep plucking those cool guitars 🔥
Good video Randy, I'm going to look at these.
@@comentakeit7787 Love your handle! Appreciate the kind words, brother man 👍🏻
I can't believe the price of that guitar! It looks and sounds just great. Especially in your hands.
Beautiful playing Randy.
Hi Andy, very much appreciate the kind words. These guys are a pleasure to deal with, brother man 👍🏻
That guitar sounds great. I love your opening tune. Sounds like a sad cowboy song. Hope you and your family are well.
Hi Steve, appreciate the kind words, brother man. I think they are building some great guitars 👍🏻
Beautiful performance Randy
Thank you!
I own the MacMar Ian Tyson (it’s been reviewed on another channel). I also own a few higher end guitars, and let me tell you…Mac Mar hold their own against $3-$5K Martins! I love my MacMar and would encourage anyone it just buy one! You’ll be hooked! Great video!
Thank you, Mr T. Appreciate the additional testimony. I’m growing right fond of these guys myself. Thanks again, brother man, and don’t be a stranger 👍🏻
That Mac And Marr sounds very nice mate. I dont believe they are available here in Oz, but Ive listened to a few online and they all sounded quite nice. Hope you are well my friend, take care and play on...P.S. Loved your freight train pickin brother, very nice playing indeed, and man that thing is LOUD!
Hey my friend, I think they build some great guitars. Appreciate the kind words. Freight Train is surely one of my favorites, brother man 👍🏻
Great review, Randy. I assume you watched the lady from the RUclips channel Guitar Notes and Notions. Great channel. How does this compare you your Recording King 000?
Hi Edward, it’s a tad larger and better built, in my opinion. Both sound really good, but this guitar has a feel to it that really grabs me. To me, there’s too much of a dice roll for QC with Recording King, brother man 👍🏻
Appreciate the kind words.
Colonel , That is a wonderful sounding guitar with the looks to match. They maybe my next guitar to buy , I would have went with them but as you know I was hunting a Gibson.
I am glad it all work out and you are tickled with her !
If it hadn’t been for you, I might never have heard about them, Colonel Terry, sir. Thank you very much for clueing me in, brother man 👍🏻
@@randysrhythm Well when I her the girl playing hers I know you would like them.
Brother you are Welcome !
excellently superbly wondrous marvellously outstandingly superlative
Much appreciated 👍🏻
Not a bad sounding guitar! They look like a solid outfit 👍
Not too shabby, James. Let’s go Brandon 👍🏻
Wow Randy thats a beautiful guitar man.. I was just looking on the website and the one you got is the one I like best.. sounds fantastic👌Man next time I come across some $$ I reckon that may be the next one on the list, what a bargain.I know what you mean with the tuners.. the real thing is SO much nicer than the replicas..Nice review as always👍
Hi Jason, yes sir, for individualizing notes, this thing is a beast. Great hearing from you and appreciate the kindness, brother man 👍🏻
@@randysrhythm My pleasure Randy, great review and a very cool guitar. Hey how does the body size compare to the Yam on your lap roughly? I'm guessing it's more like the Furch size, slightly bigger and deeper?
@@JasonMckellMusic Yes sir, slightly bigger and dred deep. Thanks for the kind words, brother man 👍🏻
@@randysrhythm Awesome nice combination.. thanks man👍
Hey Randy, I just rewatched this video. We had a conversation on your video for the Yamaha FS5. I checked out the Mackenzie and Marr website. I have to say this guitar is very soon going to replace my FS5. Thanks very much for recommending these guys. God bless brother.
God bless you too, Mr T. Yes sir, M&M are a great bunch of guys, and easy to get along with. They listen to you and care about the experience you have with their instruments, brother man 👍🏻
By the way, what’s your first name? Or, does calling you Mr T work?
@@randysrhythm yeah I’m really liking quite a few of their instruments. Steve is my first name but Mr. T works just fine.
@@triples4good When I respond to comments in YT Studio, it doesn’t show your name, but when I respond in regular YT, I can see your name is Steve, and why you’re okay with Mr T 😂
There’s a lady on another channel that has a 12 string from them that sounds awesome. She is very impressed with these guitars also.
Hi Michael, I think you’ll find her in the comments on this one. I’m pretty sure you’re referring to Ms Cindy over at Guitar, Notes & Notions. I saw that video. Her nephew Tim was in that video, if I recall correctly. She’s a very nice lady and we’ve mutually sub’d.
Sounds and looks good, a fine guitar ;)
Thank you, sir 👍🏻
Hey Randy . . . . firstly, the tune you played for your intro was played beautifully and sounded great as well, and secondly . . . a very nice guitar indeed. Cannot believe the cost of the guitar $$ . . . hand made!!! 🤷🏻♂
Cheers my good friend . . . . John 😊 ✌
Hi John, great hearing from you. Yes sir, quite impressive for the money, brother man 👍🏻
😊 👍🏻
Just came across a M&M Tofino for $655 in a local store here and I knew right off when I fingered picked it that I had to have it and I tell you I've owned a lot of high end brands well, this brand stands tall with the best of them .$254 more and she's all mine .
Hi Phil, they certainly are some great instruments. I was admiring mine the other day. The detail that went into it off the charts. Congratulations on getting one and stay strong on the $254, brother man 👍🏻
@@randysrhythm Thanks Randy and thank you for taking the time to review this brand ,it always inspires us to come across a good and knowlegable player on line who shares our interest and passion for a particular instrument .Have you looked into Larrivee and/or Boucher acoustics ?Jean Larrivee is a builder out of BC Canada and Boucher is out of Quebec ,exceptional guitars . Cheers
@phillecompte3438 hi Phil, I’ve played both of those guitars and they are class acts. Glad you have decided to spend a bit of your valuable time with us on the channel. Everyone is busy these days, so when I see great comments/questions like yours, it means a great deal, brother man 👍🏻
I'd bet 100$ this is the same case that SIGMA sells under its brand, haha!
Love to notice stuff like this.
Hey Igor, that’s quite an eye you have there 😁. You may well be right about that. It’s really a nice case and fits the guitar perfectly. Great hearing from you, brother man 👍🏻
Hoi Randy ,yes it is indeed a great guitar . Unfortunately I cannot order this guitar . I sent an email to Mackenzie &Marr , but unfortunately they do not deliver to Europe (the Netherlands ), otherwise I would have bought this guitar right away .Because what a beautiful sound it produces. Kind regards Peter from Amsterdam Netherlands
Hi Peter, that’s odd that they don’t ship there. I assume there’s some kind of financial risk involved, although I can’t imagine it being that great. Great hearing from you and appreciate the feedback, brother man 👍🏻
Don't own this guitar, but I got a ian tyson guitar and it a pretty good guitar for the money!!!! Love it !
Thanks Eric, yes sir, they punch way above their price point, brother man 👍🏻
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. 🎸🎸🎸
For real! It is a great guitar 👍🏻
Love mine as well, brother. A Grand Manon... it's a beautiful slope--shouldered dreadnought.
Hi Daniel, looks like there’s two of us now, brother man 👍🏻
I left 3 comments and 2 got lost, what the hell...
Randy, can you please check the comments from RUclips Studio? Maybe they got moderated for no real reason.
Hi Igor, I actually just responded to one of your comments, but this one is the only other one I’ve seen. YT gets a bit strange sometimes and I’ve seen views on videos actually go down, which we both know isn’t possible. Sorry that happened to you about the other comment, because I’m always interested in your feedback, brother man 👍🏻
@@randysrhythm wow this is so amazing well done i love it and beautiful my frend great job
@@bunnyGIRLS143Thank you, Bunny 👍🏻
These guitars are mass produced in China and ship from a warehouse in Canada. The origin story is COMPLETELY wrong.
@@RentFree24_7 Mass produced? M&M only produce a little over 200 total guitars a year, from my research. While I certainly appreciate the insight, would you have a source for that information? I certainly want to tell the truth on this channel. If there’s anything that backs that up, I’ll post a correction and certainly give you credit for it 👍🏻
@@randysrhythm Even at $2,000 each, there would not be enough revenue to support a business of this type with an annual production of 200-300.
@@MikeHammer1 Hi Mike, these guys are pretty much retired. This was likely never their main source of income.
@@randysrhythm They have to hire a significant staff to make the guitars, a heated factory in which to manufacture them, storage space for the raw materials, someone to order raw materials, manufacturing equipment to purchase and maintain, an accountant to manage the books, possibly a lawyer, a shipping person, someone to handle HR and QC, etc. At 300 guitars a year, and allowing for weekends and holidays off (and paid to the staff) they would need to manufacture about one guitar a day. And most of their guitars are way less than $2,000. Can't be done.
Hi Mike, I’m certainly not their spokesperson. I simply read the website. I don’t know how they do it, but they do. If you ever figure it out, please let me know, brother man 👍🏻