Jamey Johnson's Guitar - The Story of "Ole Maple"

Jamey Johnson recently stopped by the store with his guitar to have a little work done to it. While he was here, Jamey was gracious enough to tell the story of “Ole Maple”, his famous Epiphone EJ-200 guitar that he bought from our Montgomery Store in 1995. Now we’re ready to share the story of “Ole Maple” with all of you. It’s a truly Iconic guitar with an incrediable story to tell. This guitar has been all over the world, signed by some of the biggest names in the business, and it’s the guitar that Jamey Johnson has written nearly all of his most popular songs on. Enjoy the story of “Ole Maple”
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[@professorsc213]

It reminds me of the way Willie Nelson thinks of his beloved Trigger. Jamie, thank you for your service to our country. And you're still serving our country with your music. God bless you and your loved ones. And God bless America!

[@evade7]

1p

[@melbray4648]

Jamey, you are my hero, first because you proudly served our country and second you have written and performed some amazing music. "Take Me Home" is so dear to me because I most likely will take that journey soon. God bless you and those you love. You make this world a better place, and I thank you. From an old Vietnam Vet.😂

[@WillMurphy275]

How do you take a $500 guitar and make it priceless. Add History to it like this.

[@Rickswars]

I wonder how much $ ppl would pay for it today.

[@kennykesling1947]

I'm 65 yrs old and love music. I have listened to the greats for yrs. Theirs going to be a lot of 25 yr olds saying this about Jamey when their 65. He's one of those that fall in the great category.

[@margaretstoner4701]

SO HUMBLE...MR.JAMEY JOHNSON...THANK YOU FOR. A WONDERFUL STORY ABOUT OLE MAPLE...THAT TRULY SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY ❤

[@melitabrackett5578]

Love your music Jamey Johnson

[@moonstar2335]

Wonderful story Jamey said he played all them guitar in there and Ole Maple was the right fit that is Great when ya find the right fit no use to go any further Thank ya for sharing this story

[@kamurray67]

Singer songwriters have a special place in heaven, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Hank Cochran, and yes Jamey Johnson. They all have lifted the spirits of man with their words.

[@dwightcurrie8316]

That They Do & God Bless Them Evert One

[@TheJpep2424]

Only those saved by Christ go to heaven.

[@kamurray67]

@@TheJpep2424 so are you saying those people aren’t or weren’t saved by Christ? Big assumption on your part if you are, all I said was that there is a special place for them in heaven.

[@paulcompton123]

If there's a country artist that's truly "filling the shoes" of the greats like George Jones, it's Jamey Johnson. Period, end of story.

[@79tazman]

No sir that story ain't over yet it's only just started.

[@guitar78ish]

Chris Stapleton's doing a fine job.

[@carolinabarbershop]

Cody Jinks

[@jimgriggs2184]

Whitey Morgan

[@edspencer7121]

The man has a lot of years left in him.

[@Geek.ofmarvel]

I grew up on alot of country music. I'm only a teen. Jamey is one of my favorite artists. In color is my favorite song. This story is so amazing!! Just as amazing as the front row spot I had at one of his concerts!!

[@Cwimpee84]

Montgomery baby. Jamey used to play around fire pits out at my dads land. High school days. 20 years ago. 🤙🏼🤙🏼 awesome

[@womanmemoirsoflife216]

So inJOY the 🍁Storytelling🍁 Much Appreciation 🍁

[@tinaohlrogge4685]

I like Jamey Johnson because I can tell he lives to sing and sings to live 🎶He was Born to Sing🎤. He’s A Natural!!!! God Bless You, Jamey :) Tina from Ks...

[@6.0hhh]

Ole maple deserves to be in the hall of fame one day.

[@dwightcurrie8316]

Yup & I have no doubt it will be there soon and Deservedly So

[@Daisy-fw6cr]

Years n years of dance thumbs :) I love you my family and friends

[@JudyWilson-i2s]

Love this story about “old Maple”!!❤️

[@travisgarrett5452]

The fact that he isn’t out there using some $4000 Martin just makes him that much damn cooler. 👍

[@stellingbanjodude]

Travis Garrett what’s wrong with a Martin?

[@williamseurkamp2240]

stellingbanjodude not many people can afford an expensive guitar like that nothing is wrong with Martin they are just very very expensive

[@magprob]

There is nothing at all wrong with a Martin it's just that Jamey is using the guitar assigned to him by the Universe. It's a great story. @@stellingbanjodude

[@roadapple66]

@@williamseurkamp2240 The Martins are no more expensive than a Gibson EJ-200: the same model as Jamey's Epiphone. I have several cheap guitars that will astound you with their tone, but I still want a Martin D-28, a Martin D-35, a Martin 000-15M, a Gibson J-45, and a Gibson Songwriter... all rather expensive guitars, but have tone that sounds like a good flat-top acoustic guitar should. If Epiphone (or anyone else, for that matter) made models that sounded, and played, like these iconic guitars from Martin & Gibson; then I would gladly spend a lot less money for those.

[@bearlamb9667]

roadapple66 incorrect. Your confusing Jameys Ej200 with the gibson j200. Jameys ej200 is a 500 dollar guitar

[@curtiseggemeyer5681]

What a story just love his song "Lead me Home" so beautiful.

[@davidbickle3339]

God Bless you. Thank you for your service.

[@weber4205]

God bless. Don’t stop

[@Rickswars]

Johnny Cash and Jamey Johnson are my two favorite acoustic guitar players, they play it so melow and the sounds are so natural and loud at the same times.

[@joyceburchett8135]

God bless you Jamey Johnson

[@chenangokid]

thank you for your service i have even more respect than i did for you already. you are a great country artist for sure.

[@Badass_Rooster]

My father was very much old school country! The likes of Merle Haggard, George Jones well you get it. I also love that music. He was never much about high praise for newer artist. When I found Jamey Johnson’s music and started listening to it I knew he would like it. I took it over there and showed him and for the first time he sat back in his chair and said there you go John that’s country the way it should be.

[@dena8258]

I love Jamey Johnson!❤🎶🎸🎼

[@knuckleheadpro8658]

Fellow marine here... Jamey, I've listened to your stuff since before 10'. I joined in 08'. Got the last of the good boot camp before everything got messed up. We trained hard for Afghan. Things were crazy then. When I got out I wasn't alright and hit bars n women hard. God bless them all because naughty girls keep gnarly men able bodied and participants in today's infrastructure. But when I heard high cost for the first time brother, it stopped my heart and soul. It was as if you wrote that for me. I know many good Ole boys n gals feel this way. Anyways man, I had no idea until now that your a marine. As if you weren't already cool enough. Had to look you up. 0341 motor man. Dude a straight grunt. Just want to say bro thank you. The brotherhood and the history of marine corps is a bad ass deal. You'll never see this but if you do, I'm in michigan and it'd be cool to sip a whiskey with you some time and swap a green weenie story or two. Till then man, don't ever change. I never have either. It's a problem for some but not for me. Semper fi brother🇺🇸

[@kirkdietz6910]

We love you Jamey

[@duncang01]

This is a great story. I met Jamey right after he bought Old Maple and it has truly been around the World. He just took my son Hunter, on a 4 day run with Cody Jinks, Charlie Daniels, Marshall Tucker Band, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Jamey has been a dear friend for over 20 years and is one of a kind. He is a Man of his word, that's hard to find these days.

[@Seanybiker]

Get me an autograph and send it to Ireland for me, you can have mine haha.

[@urprechusone]

@Lowell Calavera Who are you to say a damn thing!!!!!

[@carolinabarbershop]

That's so cool. My son is a major Jinks and Johnson fan. I think he wants to play guitar with them more than anything.

[@robertgreene6320]

I would love to meet him! I seen him in Evansville IN with Hank Jr. His music got me through some tough times.

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Ain't no good ol boys being raised much anymore. Makes me suicidal. My daddy was one. My father in law is one. I guess i am a good ol girl. My husband yes. But the population as a whole, no, not so much. Such a sad place this world has become.

[@floydhobbs9904]

Thanks for your service brother. Semper Fi

[@frankmaxfield7025]

Jamey Johnson is 1 of 2 modern day country singers that you can't put a price on. The other being Chris Stapleton. Both of those 2 men just get it. I know they my 2 favorites and really the only 2 I'll even listen to.

[@melaniepittman1185]

Another hime grown Alabamian! You should hve seen in it color is my favorite! Thank you for your service and being in your daughter's life!

[@carleluere4131]

Semper Fidelis Marine!

[@wmedd]

Jamey you are a blessing to country music.

[@MrMan-dz1yq]

When I see Jamey Johnson in Massachusetts in August I will be in the third row stage right. Can't wait to see those strings bend on old maple

[@duaneholcomb8408]

Alot them folks is gone now that guitar is worth. More than the musical instrument ever could be,,,, Cause you can't get those signatures. Any more. Except in heaven. Old maple what a guitar and story behind it,,,

[@joshuagillotte8218]

Had no idea he was humble enough to stick through with his epiphone. Mad respect 🤘

[@BaileyBrothers]

He's a good as they get.

[@frankmaxfield7025]

The best in my opinion

[@colleendiazdiaz7560]

BADASS !!! ON TOP OF THE BEST COUNTRY MUSICIAN, HE IS A MARINE WHO SERVED THIS COUNTRY. STAY HUMBLE BRO, YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED IN SPADES. KEEP IT OUTLAW!!!! 🇺🇸🍀💚✌

[@scottdrenske830]

I listen to him every day. Sings so well.

[@ChristyTedder-ok5ls]

Jamey i could listen to you talk and sing forever you are just the most humble soul ive ever seen i just want to pinch you

[@brandonparrett2436]

How does this video have 74👎🏿 How the crap does he deserve the disrespect?? And why does his guitar get the hate?? WTF people??

[@wildman3829]

LOVE YOUR MUSIC, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO...

[@darrinwilliams79]

Jamey Johnson is the reason why I bought my EJ200 two years ago. I loved the looks of 'em and when I saw one hangin' on the wall of one of the local guitar shops, I had to try it out. Played it for a half-hour and didn't want to put it away! Two days later, I took it home. Love the sound! Thank you for the inspiration, Jamey Johnson!

[@homeguitarplayer9482]

Wow, I'm loving my epiphone J45.

[@randyperkins3583]

You're one of the greatest Jamey Johnson....the world is truly blessed to have you in music .

[@josephgalligher1058]

This man could make a living just singing covers but thank God for the talent he has at writing music and keeping country alive today. I would call it Divine Intervention how these two came together. God has a plan for everyone and uses us all with the abilities he gives us.

[@susiejohnson4530]

WOW!!! That is an incredible LIST of signatures.

[@darylmixan8170]

Its badass that he still plays it... and wears down the cover

[@nancybrown2668]

Great video...Jamey, you are true country music...God bless you!!!!

[@d.j.9961]

When i was a child, about 7 or 8 yrs old, My Grandfather gave me my 1st guitar & even though it was peiced back together, i learned my licks on that guitar but had it stolen at a show! When i was about 10 yrs old, everytime we went to the mall, my family knew where to find me, at the music & everytime i would play this black Westone spectrum lx & after about 6 months or more of pkaying that guitar, my Father purchased it for me & that became my baby! Again my Father surprized me with a Takamine accoustic electric satin finished G series though I Took my guitars to my Fathers house for safe keeping & do to fraud from another family member violating every aspect of my Father's will, i lost everything that meant anything to me! Seeing this video was more then heartfelt!!!! The memories!!!! Reminds me that, I need a new Guitar! Wish i coukd find a mint Westy? Im at work now seconds until my break is up....

[@elizabethturrell2791]

This is a man who knows what he wants Doesn't have to be best or most expensive Likes the sound, and picks what he wants

[@MrUSSAM]

I was at that Farm Aid show.In fact,I had just heard Jamie 2 weeks before,and was already a tix holder for months.Anyway great guitar & my heroes & inspirations story,and been a fan of Jamie's since.Thank You Bailey Brothers for share.

[@CrazyForFlint]

I had my guitar signed by Jamey Johnson, when I handed it to him, he asked where I wanted him to sign it, I told him, he grabbed it, flipped it upside down, and signed it where HE wanted to sign it. I always wondered why he did that, and now I know. Thanks for the upload. One of the most down to earth guys out there.

[@okbouncer24]

sure

[@janseendiguiseppiThomasMC]

CrazyForFlint lol dude you should be honored he did that, now you’re part of his story and that’s pretty awesome in my book

[@mattnd9999]

That's awesome!

[@toddgriffis896]

Jamey Johnson is the Real Deal!!!

[@robincole5911]

🙋‍♀️👌🏻👍🏼very cool story💜 jamey 💣💥Thank Yoo💯% fir sharin it 👂🏻✊🏿💪🌎🙏🙌✌🏼🖤💙💜💔💦💛🧡❤💚😏🤘🏽

[@terrychaffin1503]

Love love love your comments keep up the good work bro!

[@jasstack]

Signing names upside down makes it so the player holding the guitar can read the names when he looks down. Makes good sense to me.

[@mattcryder3349]

His music has got me through the worst and best times of my life. He’s truly incredible

[@dwightcurrie8316]

It's Amazing that a Musical Instrument can be so Effective at "Keeping The Demons At Bay." I have 2 Guitars and love them, even tho I can't Play A Lick But it's my Dogs that do the Heavy Lifting and keep me focused on the nights when Old Friends and Old Enemies come to Visit....Invited Or Not...Mostly NOT & those are the times when my Dogs step Up and Step In to make sure I'm Calm & Safe. there are No Words that can accurately describe what they do for me. There Simply Are No Words.

[@timgingell1180]

Got to see "Ole Maple" and Jamey Johnson perform in Edmonton Alberta Canada in September 2018 at River Cree Resort & Casino. His first time in Canada. He was the first country artist I've ever seen in concert. He and his band put on a exceptional performance...the show was great. I truly believe he will go down in country music history as one of the all time greatest singer, song writers.

[@shawng7902]

Wow, just listening to him talk makes it feel like he is singing a tear jerker. His voice is on its own level with so few.

[@loriryan2045]

Jamey Johnson is so talented! I really enjoyed listening to this story about his guitar.

[@MrSmiley1964]

There's 2 things I really love Listening to Jamey Johnson perform and listening to someone tell the story about that ONE guitar and how it came to be that one guitar. This is a great tale that I'll listen to again.

[@IndianaInPerson]

Jamey is my favorite country artist!

[@sandrasmith7501]

Jamey takes me back home every time I hear his voice and music. Genuine to the core. Love Jamey!Thanks for this!

[@dwightcurrie8316]

It's a Damned Shame the Lefties take such Joy in Fucking With a Good Old Buy like Jamey....But Fuck with him, they will at every opportunity Because....He' goes Armed and that simply Cannot Be Tolerated by those who pay well to have their Crazy Asses protected by Armed Security Personnnel. Stay Safe Jamey And "Carry On"

[@joegiardina1121]

🇺🇸💪god bless all the patriots of the USA

[@rowdyhoo]

This guy is an American treasure that unfortunately, probably won't get his due until he passes.

[@janseendiguiseppiThomasMC]

The he’s already getting his due? he’s one of the biggest country artists alive.

[@billymcdaniel4855]

The story behind the guitar is the best part of a guitar. Great story brother, Urrah!!

[@bradcoffin6489]

Simply put thank u man for all your hard work that u have put in for your self, and people like. Us that really appreiciate your sound thank you

[@adamt2231]

What's crazy is JJ and I where In 29 palms at the same time. Probably never met him. But I have loved every song he has ever put out. Strange how a fellow brother can be from two completely different parts of the country and have the same admiration for country music. Thank you Jamey. Keep on playin hard Semper fi, Devil. One day it will be my honor to shake your hand.

[@Darin-USMCB--]

Wopaloni Semper Fidelis Brother!👍

[@williamstlj530]

Semper Fi! Gotta Love 29 Stumps! Those that have never been will never understand.

[@allenwright263]

Wopaloni

[@johnsonsecure2976]

Some day if I get to shake his hand. And know he's gonna be there. I'll pass him a Mason jar of the family's finest 100 year old recipe. For caned corn 😉. And see if that Carolina mountain dew .make him sing some George Jones

[@livingwaterbandmyrtlebeach6307]

Music seems to fall out of a great instrument. But ya gotta know how to play it. It's a bond. Keep up the great work Jamey.

[@troydhansen4990]

Bailey Bros. is a great store.

[@jeffb6131]

Every singers signature except Johnny Cash, now there's a song in that right there.

[@bigmac51290]

This proves what I tell people. Don't buy a name, buy a feeling. I have a couple of $600+ acoustics and an Epiphone I bought for $50 at a yardsale beats both of them and is my main guitar now.

[@MaryFisher-n4f]

It’s beautiful

[@duaneulman9915]

Thank you

[@Allaboutmegal1]

That guitar has soul...

[@ashleywest4559]

I didn't know you were in the marine corps. I've been a fan ever since I had to pull over to listen to High Cost of Living. I'm waiting on you to come to Arkansas in February.

[@AmericanConstellation]

I've got a lot of guitars. I've got Martins, Taylors, and Gibson's. My favorite acoustic guitars is a Takamine, blond 12 string and best of of all a Seagull S6. I've had so many people ask me if I want to sell it because when they play it, it's magical. I don't know what it is about it, but it plays really well, sounds good and smells good when you play it. I do have the first guitar I ever bought in 1974, it's an Epiphone. Today it's like brand new. As for electrics. I love my Fender Strat. If you can't play a Strat then give up playin. The easiest guitar to play you'll ever have. Like he said up top. He went into a music store and played all the guitars. I don't care if the thing cost $10,000.00 or $200.00, you'll know when you find the right one for you and usually, it will be under a $1,000.00.

[@missyd9462]

I love Jamey Johnson..............enough said!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@barbarafowler492]

Great story, and Jamey is the man! He certainly does the guitar justice!

[@ChristyTedder-ok5ls]

Wow THANK YOU FOR SERVING SIR

[@houdinicash2247]

I've been true fan since at least 2006 all I can say is his music has saved my reality my life from the insanity.. He was the voice of a friend a brother.. Someone I never seen or met.. But a stranger he was not.. Keep on keeping on brother. 👥

[@nathancannon2235]

Iv been a huge fan of Jamey since I hered the first song I heard him sing THE DOLLER an I never new he was in the military till now. JAMEY THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE love your music the ones you write an sing.

[@chadhosey2300]

Jamey Johnson is true country music I sure wish he could teach this new so called country music singers how to sing good all sad songs jamey Johnson and George jones can't get any better least us southern folks from Mississippi seem to thank that way thank you jamey for the music you sing

[@frankmaxfield7025]

Amen

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

Thanks for your service....and you great songs.

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

Semper Fi Jamey......from a fellow marine and player.

[@kj4589]

Signed by legends, and Kid Rock

[@tylerlloyd7217]

God Bless you buddy, Thank you ♥️😂♥️

[@doloressanchez9477]

Thank you for sharing.

[@dhix2388]

you the man jamey. thanks for your music.

[@gregchewie3059]

Semper Fi Brother!!

[@hansrosen5262]

Great story about the iconic guitar... JJ is #1 in my book!

[@jamesjaeger3976]

As a custom home builder,I look at talent like this and wish I could do the same. Keep making great song s Jamey...,you are definitely talented.

[@twr74]

Every time I think I couldn't like Jamey Johnson any more I'm proved wrong. Thanks for making this video

[@pauljenkins2501]

I just love the idea that he got the first signature on the side of the guitar. Where he could see Willie Nelson's signature when he was playing.......

[@tinaohlrogge4685]

Amazing🎶🎤🎚, Tina from Ks...

[@nunovyobeeswax4177]

whatta badass story

[@debrawardlaw4558]

Old Maple worth a fortune for just the signatures. You have kept it in good shape over the years and I'm glad, doing the upkeep to take care of this cherished item. Loved your music for a long time. I wanted to go see you so badly but sadly, when you made it to my area, my health wouldn't allow me to attend. But, I still enjoy you on you- tube. Prayers to JJ for safe travels.

[@jimmyfarrell4275]

Ole Maple will one day be the new trigger

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

Awesome, just awesome.

[@talentosa57]

Can he really get any cooler? Like I already loved this guy but he just keeps getting better and better.

[@chrisrose5740]

Awesome story !

[@tommyeugene]

what a beautiful story...i have an ol fender i consider my friend too