I love watching you guys! Thank you for the work you put into these videos.

Great video! The Sigma is a steal! For the price of the Gibson Hummingbird, you can get the Sigma SG5, the Sigma SG200 and the Sigma SG45 and still have money left for an amp and picks.

I owe the sigma now for 3 months. I love it. Plays and sounds fantastic, really amazing guitar, will never sell it again. My dad has the gibson, and the difference is so minimal, that the price difference is not worth spending so much more money (in my opinion). You can't do anything wrong with the sigma.

Greetings from Ellsworth Maine USA guys!!!! I always look forward to your segment on Andertons KZfaq!!! been playing for 20+ years and love watching your videos, you both are very very good players. Cheers!

Thank for this video, very enjoyable.Now I have quite a lot of information for these two guitars with your well demonstration.You guys are fantastic and it’s great to hear your collaboration

The Sigma sounded nice I will admit but it was pretty clear that the Gibson sound fuller all the way around. The sigma sounded tinny compared to the Gibson but enough to justify the extra cost IDK. The more aggressive they played the Gibson sounded much better but $2.5K more nah! If I am playing out then I am all about the Sigma wont have to worry about scratching it but if I am at home and have the cash Gibson all day long.

They don't sound exactly the same but that's irrelevant. The Sigma has a great sound, and sometimes it's the exact sound you desire. I would get one in a heartbeat.

Literally just bought the sigma one last week ( sounds and looks amazing!!! )

I've had my Sigma Martin for thirty years and it's stood the test of time perfectly I'll let you know in another thirty years if my Gibson hummingbird is still up to the job..... great vid guys cheers

Great advice from Pete about trying out different picks. They make a huge difference in sound.

Yes Mick and Pete are back, waited ages for this - Very happy

Been a long while now. The world has changed drastically for all of us. I started off with both funny enough. Gibson CS 1960 HB with FB. Using the other cheaper model for a carry around when I wanted to roam about on the street. At the time people's commentary about it being close enough was opinion - but it made sense in terms of safety. Carry the cheaper one when the weather is rough and the circumstances less than ideal. But over time, I realized that the gulf was more vast than people think. Rather than just bias - as I really wanted the practical advantage of the cheaper one for those above reasons - it just came down to not being able to ignore it. The vibe, the deeper playing experience, sitting alone during the lock down playing alone. Being able to take the time to compare. They aren't the same. To the point I even think I'd pay more for the HB. As stupid as that might sound in light of so many comments saying its not worth it. Perhaps that was the realization. That sound, it's not just sound. There is no 'close' - it either is. Or it isn't. All of a sudden that stupid little flag on some headstocks, 'only Gibson is good enough' made more sense. Rather than American arrogance. Or even just that. It actually rings true sometimes. So if you can. Save that little bit longer. It's actually worth it. Helps you get by. Try as a I might playing the other I ended up giving it away. The new owner seemed happy enough. This isn't bashing you for your Sigma or saying it's bad. It isn't. But it isn't a Gibson either. For a company that gets so much critique for not being what it was. Something I've been guilty of sometimes too; that turned out to be wrong in my case. Anyway I'll stop. I doubt anyone cares either way. Just another idiot blabbering on. But I do hope you enjoy whichever you bought. Just thought I'd add my own anecdote for the 'not worth the price crowd'. There is a lot more to the sound in person. Than you might think. And once you hear it? It scratches at you constantly while you play. Becomes hard to ignore. Anyway. /Fin.

About time ! Missed Acoustic Paradiso. Thanks for this Anderton's

Great video, I like the always have fun factor too, that riff you start at 22:00 is awesome

ACOUSTIC PARADISO!!!! there's a God after all.

I listened to it without looking and I am glad that I prefered the Gibson. Makes saving up for one worthwhile. Mick & Pete, thanks for a great review and playing.

Thank you for doing this. Excellent as always. I know its probably not too much of a difference between this video's concept - but would love to hear a Gibson vs Sigma J200..

Nice jamming! I always like two guitars, one with a capo kind high up. They seem to blend well together.

I still want a highlight reel of Mick and Pete just handing guitars back and forth for an hour

Danish Pete, is this your Danish Sauna?

YES!!!! Acoustic Paradiso is my fav!!!

Such an awesome Jam at the beginning :)

I just go back to this video sometimes to listen to the intro jam. Great playing :D

Welcome back Acoustic Paradiso! I've missed you.

Danish Pete is the best player at Andertons, clearly

Danish pete man , andertons greatest asset

You're back!! Yesssss

Love your guitars, Nice shirts guys :)

I recently sold a 2014 Gibson dove. Couldn’t get into it! I’ll Never buy a guitar on looks or brand again.

It's jams like the one at the end when you realise just HOW good Mick and Pete are!

Danish Pete, you're a genius! Love hearing you play!

It's crazy how much American guitars have gone up. In this video (2017) they say that there is almost a £2000 price difference. Just four years later it's almost £3000. Gibson SJ200 and Martin D45s have both doubled in price in just over a decade. Granted they are flagship model's, and were never cheap. But that's Rolex style inflation.

Dad gum Mick! We all know Pete is awesome, but you don't get enough credit. As an aspiring bluegrass picker I really appreciated watching you get going on that final jam. Tearing it up! Well done sir.

Hey guys great video! I was wondering if you can do a video of the Starshine J-200 Vs. Sigma GJA-SG200? Thanks!

Any chance you could check out the All solid wood Sigma SOMR-28H ? In these kind of videos its always £500 laminated backs v.s £2500 solid.. But Sigma's has all solid guitars for less than £700. How about Sigma S000M-18 v.s Martin 000-18 and Sigma SOMR-28H v.s Martin OM-28? Thanks!

These are like the ultimate combo!

guys, you're awesome. please do more on the rest of the sigma range - ooomr, om etc

Effing brilliant review. I am now on crusade to get this Sigma hummingbird. Sure, it's not a Gibson, but it sounds great!!

Who is listening during quarantine?

I recently bought a used,perfect condition sigma SG5 ,i could not be happier!!it sounds almost as good as my gibson j200!! it sounds fantastic!!i think it's better looking than any gibson hummingbird as far as colour goes,mine has the same thicker pickguard as the gibson!! i have searched lots and have not been able to find another sigma SG5 with that☺☺,i changed the tuners for keystones and it's even better now!i got this for the shocking price of £280!!awesome☺☺

Im still trying to find a good vid of the Sigma Hummingbird 12 string.... ;( Can you help?

Superb demo 👌

Great video!

Mick's rabbit ears 😂

Hope to hear your impression on the new Taylor Acadamy series soon. Played some of the models recently and was very impressed! Cheers

Such lovely instruments.

The different picks is a method you should make a standard for comparing acoustic guitars! I was amazed how it showed the responsiveness of the Gibson. Sigma sounds allright, but is "compressing".

Would love to see an accessory episode Acoustic Paradiso edition. Maybe even put some Mics in there at different price points.

Good dang best show I’ve ever seen!

I always thought Sigma was the Martin offshoot isn't this like fender squier making a Gibson les Paul or epiphone making a strat. Sigma guitars are very good affordable and Mick and Pete show the best of what can be achieved through knowledge and outstanding play. Thank you both

did you guys find an old piece from the general store set from the show "Deadwood" to shoot videos in now??

What mic did you guys use for recording the acoustics?

Can you guys do a shootout vid between the Gibson J200 & the Sigma GJA S200? I want to see how good a $1000 guitar from China really is

Is the dynamic range thing related to the solid vs laminate back and sides? Or is it something else?

Please do a affordable 000 body size shootout Martin 000X1AE vs Sigma vs Dowina vs Taylor

both of them plays really great! real good explanation as always 💯 and yeah picks do make huge difference, thats why im so picky about picks 😂 tortex is my fav so far 🖤

Sigma one sounds a whole lot better than the Epiphone hummingbird, Gibson sounds better than both but that sigma is what I would buy.

That jam was SOLID!

Mick needs to teach me that lick at the end!

LOVE the acoustic rendition of Even Flow Mick!!!! #PJ!!

Mick with the Pearl Jam. One of my favorite songs!

Oooooh stunning jam!

I've got the ALL solid Sigma SDM15E, The S000M15E as well as the 00015E and there is a definite difference in tone. I would guess the solid body Sigma would be even closer to the Gibson...

Martain Dreadnought Jr or Sigma DM-SG5 which one would you say to go for ?

You guys should explore the Recording King dirty thirties acoustic series, they have a really great, old time sounding tone!

nice playing guys.

Pete revealed the big secret of tone - Picks! I'm gonna use different kind of picks to get tones rather than buying expensive guitars haha

We need pete and mick back for more acoustic paradiso videos!!!

Beautiful introduction

What's that awesome archtop in the background? I meant the one on the left in particular.

Hahaha, the face Mick pulls at 11:07 after Pete's comment.

Both great guitars, honestly the Sigma sounds more even across the spectrum.

could you guys give the Ibanez AEW acoustics a go? they're pretty good value, and feel killer for a player transitioning from electric to acoustic

I love the opening Tu-dum from Netflix ;)

I felt in the 'E chord test', anyway, that the sigma projected a wee bit more, sounds pretty dang close to the Gibson, maybe worth a closer look :D

Is the back and sides real mahogany or like basswood with mahogany veneer? I was about to get a Yamaha LL16 M, which is amazing all solid wood guitar for the money, but now i'm considering this. I like a traditional dreadnought style more and always liked hummingbirds. It sounds great and it's cheaper than the Yamaha. Maybe a pursuit of all solid wood is not that important if the guitar sounds good. Or maybe i'm wrong (?), and the solid wood constrution would pay off more in the future, when guitar ages a bit... I don't know.

Like the place, haven't seen this one... pretty cool...

Best ending ever, got to love a big thumb 😂

Have you guys tried the sdm version? (all solid)

Anyone know what the song being played at 8.25 is ? Or is it an original ?

awesome jam guy's

Great to see acoustic paradise back at last. Love Nick's playing. Why are you crammed in that tiny sauna?

Sigma SG series guitars back and sides are a Rosewood or Mahogany veneer over solid Basswood.

I learn what true wit is from watching Mick.

Blind thumber Terriot is my new favourite thing!

Is that a new room? Looks Nice!!!

Through my speakers they sound really similar and I always thought for sure laminates and full solids will sound very different. I guess I have to try it in person to really tell.

Lovely new room guys... :)

Make a video about different kinds of strings for acoustics

is the sg series available in the U.S.?

Dudes, i totally miss this...

Who made the dove series was that martin co ?

Can you please do a demon show to see compare with j15 Gibson acoustic vs a gibson hummingbird pro acoustic please so i know what sounds are and to see different thank you if you and enthusiastic about what guitar your trying to sell thanks

Has Pete kidnapped Mick and taken him back to Daneland? That's a lot of wood on those walls!

Look at that! the Channel is growing and growing. Own Acoustic Set! its like the Universal Studios in Guildford, Gollywood? Wow Guys this is serious Shit! Nice, keep on rocking. there is nothing better than relax after a hard day at work on my couch with andertons on my TV and Headphones. Thank you for your hard work, effort and the great entertainment. Greetings from Germany!

Micks drop D satanic thunder thing was awesome

+1 to know what mics you use to record. Always enjoys you guys jamming :)

In one of the upcoming episodes of acoustic paradiso can you do a comparison of Martin D15M and a Sigma DM-15?

That intro reminded me of city and colour for minute there.

that captian commercial at the end