Michael Fix: Bach's Tocatta on a Maton 12 string guitar

[@michaelgreen7941]

I have been listening to Michael Fix for a very long time, like 30 years. A grossly underrated musician to say the least. I wonder what Bach would have thought about this interpretation of this masterful piece? I say he'd say, "you nailed it bro."

[@flemingfive]

This might be the most amazing 12-string playing I've ever heard. Thanks for sharing, Michael.

[@matonguitar]

Genius choice of instrument to play that Tocatta on and brilliant playing!!! BRAVO!!!

[@capnbluebeard7934]

That was bloody brilliant! Bravo!

[@InGratiaDei]

This gets more amazing with each listening.

[@rodneyjaynes2243]

There is nothing better than a 12, no matter what genre of music!

[@thefoxandkwa]

WOW !!! Absolutely gorgeous. such precision and perfection in each note. Well done Michael.

[@MichaelFix]

Karen Anderson thanks Karen, I appreciate your comments.

[@Duffrowden]

Thank you for working that hard and that long to perform this wonderful piece!

[@InGratiaDei]

I don't say "amazing" often. This is amazing.

[@doctormysterioso1]

Brilliant. So nice to see and hear. Thank you, Michael.

[@painface98]

Who would thumbs down this? This is beyond amazing.

[@ALLANROCK]

Awe - inspiring and well to bring ZEUS to a standing ovation at mt.olympus.Thanks for playing so well this gem raising it to unforgettable heights.all the best ar

[@degasE1]

That was awesome!!! Thanks for posting!

[@0110-x2w]

I cannot believe what I just watched. This guy is waaaayyyy underrated.

[@careljeromecornelisfredrik5252]

This is great, like to hear you on the stage with a loaded audience, you deserve it.

[@nagyd123]

so beautiful! if only I would be an australian.. I would go to every concert where you are performing

[@user-uu3yj8vr1f]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@MustafaAldhaheri]

Very very nicely played

[@bertrandgoethals2427]

Proof that Bach was pure metal in his days.

[@yuraamirov7893]

Vivaldi , Paganini , Bach .... they all metal :X

[@dennyelbob456]

Amazing 😉

[@HolgerHendel]

Very well done!

[@andrejpetnuch6307]

very nice job

[@maxyoung2307]

Your arrangement is too good to remember to click the like button.

[@Scottie_S]

Same Maton as mine. 425/12. Of course you play it a damn sight better than I do, Mick! Scottie

[@robertlennox3607]

Great work Michael, you make it look so smooth and effortless. I'm thinking about buying a 12 string and I'm a mad Maton lover!!

[@mr.moseby2456]

Robert Lennox I would definitely recommend getting s 12 string. They are amazing and it's honestly a sound to never forget.

[@dominiquepierrepaulin4065]

Oaoh! Even on 12 strings sounds this Werk absolutly breathtaking :-)

[@russell90ful]

amazing playing especially as on acoustic seen a few do it on electric with a few pedals sounds good but to play it as fast on acoustic takes some talent well done

[@richiemartin5813]

Brilliant guitarist. Would love to see you in the UK

[@BadassBrutusGuitar]

WOW mr. Fix... Bach was rock 'n roll in his era and would certainly give you a big thumbs up for your version!!! Anyway I did... ;-) Sounds great on that 12-stringer... Bert

[@RobertoColombo]

Fantastic!!

[@nikolajkryschin1761]

Bravo !!!!!!!!!

[@anarquiles]

WOW! AMAZING!

[@tonykula]

love it

[@frankieeneaux5481]

AWESOME DUDE!

[@speeluh]

Great playing man!!

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Freakin' great!!!

[@JohnnyJoker7]

You Rock my friend!

[@edmckinney9502]

Reminds me of a concert by Andres Segovia, mid-sixties--complete mastery of the instrument.

[@therealpbristow]

Lovely! Very reminiscent of the Sky version (fondly remembered from my distant youth!), bit with your own touches, and choice of pace & dynamics. Love it. =:o}

[@allocke9446]

Sweet!!!

[@jelenajedinstvena2473]

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[@RogerSRivera21]

2:00 to 2:15 best part!

[@s0undv0ice]

Super!!!!!

[@pieromalfatti9787]

Padronanza dello strumento. Eccellente.

[@spacemissing]

That must have been one hell of a lot of work to adapt, sort of like "Stars & Stripes Forever". Being a fan of E. Power Biggs and thinking of pipe organs while listening to this, I was rather impressed.

[@SergioQ-S-80]

Original version de la tocata y fuga bwv 565 , del maestro Bach, congratulations.

[@acocote2137]

Ahhhh!

[@Sysiphistication]

Wow, I never knew I liked Bach!

[@general5104]

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT Wonderful! Very moving! Thank you SO much! Did you write that composition? What is its name? That'll MOVE you! Thanks again!

[@drewmartin7624]

Hi Michael this is great hope to catch you live one day out in oz, would you mind letting me know what guitar your using thanks.

[@MichaelFix]

+Drew Martin sorry for very late reply! the guitar is a Maton 225/12 - it has a Bunya top...not the prettiest guitar, but it has a great sound.

[@jelenajedinstvena2473]

This is the best One elec. Guitar version with all themes and harmonies! kzbin.info/www/bejne/epqXhoGcp7F1gtU

[@alexandranicole249]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Tuning and string gauge? Thank you!

[@donward9284]

My fingertips hurt just watching this! {smile}

[@ivan868]

Not clear what is the guitar`s model?

[@MichaelFix]

Its a Maton, model 225

[@michealcastro9075]

How's the action?

[@azkaty1]

Maton. Messiah EM100C/12

[@TheHallucinati]

Toccata D-minor. Very good rendition. My favourite one is Fugue F-minor (Jesu joy of men's desire), I strongly suspect it won't sound anywhere as good on a 12-stringer, though. Some things are definitely meant for that particular instrument.

[@PaulGrahamGuitarst]

Nice!! Is that played with "drop D" tuning?

[@mr.moseby1599]

Paul Graham I believe so

[@Gh0sb0ss]

Is there a tab for this? very nice work btw

[@MichaelFix]

yes, there is: TAB/Notation available for download here: michaelfix.com/downloads/

[@barryfix]

Fantastic Is that standard or drop d tuning? Thank you

[@MichaelFix]

+MOOG FAN standard tuning, but low E down a tone to D.

[@deletedchannel1422]

+Michael Fix TV so drop d.

[@drbilldc]

😂😂 BAM!! Holy crap, just rippin' it!

[@gera__5.036]

nice playing, what kind of strings does your guitar have?

[@MichaelFix]

+Jose Alvarez Im using D'Addario lights (10s)

[@AwebbnFriends]

Does Mike Fix look like Bill Clinton or what ??? ABSOLUTELY!! Great playing, Thanks.

[@aderrrt]

John Williams should hear this!!!....and Tommy Emmanuel!!! ...super rendition on a difficult instrument.

[@gazz501]

Yep - Not bad. Do you perform publicly?

[@gazz501]

Should have checked your site. I see you do perform publicly so I'll check you out.

[@KMiNT21]

I'm shocked! :) It's impossible!

[@KRASIPARVANOV]

B r i l l i a n t !!!

[@Yorkie285]

Wow! Are you for real?????

[@primoroy]

Puts the old "Classical Gas" to shame!

[@GuitarSongsMasters]

Amazing man. Never heard classical guitar on a twelver. You're more than welcome to check out the video I made - 50 famous riffs on a 12 string. -Best

[@kazakuralsky1]

Great work sir. But sometimes resembles to Spanish-style guitar ;)

[@jelenajedinstvena2473]

This is the best One elec. Guitar version with all themes and harmonies! kzbin.info/www/bejne/epqXhoGcp7F1gtU

[@xTnVicious]

Tome su like coño!

[@AdlerMow]

Sound a bit like flamenco!

[@jamesbentall9529]

It's an 11 string 😂😂😂 anyone else notice the missing peg ?

[@MichaelFix]

no missing peg - I can tell you for sure that there is a full complement of 12 strings!

[@MichaelFix]

(its a black peg)

[@spacemissing]

I counted 12.

[@hifijohn]

great playing, terrible sounding guitar, stick with a gibson or taylor.

[@FonXHunter]

Fantastic!

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Fantastic!