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re: Who would you compare John Mayers guitar skills to?
Posted on 5/21/13 at 12:51 pm to The Dudes Rug
Posted on 5/21/13 at 12:51 pm to The Dudes Rug
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But the black guy was more entertaining and more impressive to me and everyone around me.
That's what she said.
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Posted on 5/21/13 at 12:53 pm to AmosMosesAndTwins
Posted on 5/21/13 at 12:58 pm to CottonWasKing
Wasn't putting Mayer on Claptons, who is one of the all-time greats, level by no means, was saying its a similar playing style. He's also heavily SRV/Hendrix influenced.
I do think automatically saying he's not one of the best today is subjective. Many do think this, including Clapton, Buddy, BB and so on. See him live, really. Trucks would be at the top of list followed by Bonamassa, but Mayer goes into my top 5 for younger players.
I do think automatically saying he's not one of the best today is subjective. Many do think this, including Clapton, Buddy, BB and so on. See him live, really. Trucks would be at the top of list followed by Bonamassa, but Mayer goes into my top 5 for younger players.
This post was edited on 5/21/13 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 5/21/13 at 1:01 pm to finchmeister08
What makes John Mayer a great guitar player is his tastefulness. There's thousands of guitar players out there with his chops I'm sure. But to have that ability and not over play and actually be tasteful and creative and care about tone is a true gift.
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Posted on 5/21/13 at 1:25 pm to ligerbait
Well said.
Posted on 5/21/13 at 2:04 pm to ligerbait
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What makes John Mayer a great guitar player is his tastefulness
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ability and not over play
This is displayed masterfully on the "Continuum" album. It would have been so easy to just shred and show out on most of those songs. His restraint on the guitar is one of the things that made that album great.
Posted on 5/21/13 at 3:03 pm to BCMCubs
I agree with this. It also allows him to put on some incredible live shows that vary from the albums. I've seen him live twice and both times I was absolutely stunned. I've seen Derrick Trucks, Warren Haynes, and Gary Clark Jr., and Mayer was right there talent wise at the lives shows. He's also one of the cleanest guitarists I've heard. His solos are flawless.
This post was edited on 5/21/13 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 5/21/13 at 3:05 pm to kmcmah1
Speaking of Gary Clark Jr, who is one of my favorites along with the others named, this is my first time seeing this. They get a little jumpy at parts, but outstanding stuff nonetheless.
Gary Clark Jr, John Mayer and Booker T Jones - Born Under a Bad Sign
Gary Clark Jr, John Mayer and Booker T Jones - Born Under a Bad Sign
Posted on 5/21/13 at 3:24 pm to CocoLoco
Hell yes. That was amazing.
Posted on 5/21/13 at 6:33 pm to finchmeister08
John Mayer has said one of his major influences was Stevie Ray Vaughan. He has an SRV tattoo on his shoulder
Posted on 5/21/13 at 6:46 pm to A Mite Ee One
THANK YOU
Posted on 5/21/13 at 7:07 pm to finchmeister08
Robbie Robertson...pretty good, but nothing special
Posted on 5/21/13 at 7:48 pm to A Mite Ee One
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John Mayer has said one of his major influences was Stevie Ray Vaughan. He has an SRV tattoo on his shoulder
Still don't hear it
Posted on 5/21/13 at 7:53 pm to Srbtiger06
Just because you don't hear it doesn't mean it isn't there! It's like a dog whistle
Posted on 5/21/13 at 8:06 pm to Srbtiger06
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Still don't hear it
Plenty of licks in this, that are very much SRV influenced. This is how he played it, of course, SRV did it better.
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I advise anyone that thinks the man can't play to watch the above video. If you can honestly tell me he's not top tier for the younger guys, and give a legit reason, I'll stop.
This post was edited on 5/21/13 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 5/21/13 at 8:14 pm to CocoLoco
Posted on 5/21/13 at 8:16 pm to finchmeister08
Posted on 5/21/13 at 8:18 pm to finchmeister08
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finchmeister08
always loved that solo
Posted on 5/21/13 at 8:21 pm to finchmeister08
No one ever claimed he was just another average guitarist.
We've all stated that he is a terrifically talented guitarist however Clapton he is not and he isn't even the Clapton of his day.
We've all stated that he is a terrifically talented guitarist however Clapton he is not and he isn't even the Clapton of his day.
Posted on 5/21/13 at 8:25 pm to rutiger
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clapton was in all THREE.
don´t forget Blind Faith. Only one álbum, but oh what an álbum. BF also had Stevie Winwood and Ginger Baker. He may get a fourth, albeit posthumously.
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