Why NOBODY Sounds Like John Mayer
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There are so many great players in history that have a sound that is uniquely their own. Sounds that are often imitated, but never quite duplicated. Today we’re taking a look at John Mayer’s playing to uncover some of the most elusive elements of his sound, and why nobody gets it quite right.
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#Sounds #John #Mayer
Originally posted by UCCJ56k8nBeqWLoxNa6DToAQ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNvrjJduDTU
to me, its SRV but more refined and controlled
I have that same guitar
It's true…no one sounds like Mayer. It's rare that anyone attains to that skill level, and yet is so soulless, bland, and devoid emotion and spiritual fire.
Even the first solo from the Live in LA version of Gravity is incredible. I think that is his best guitar solo performance
Great video Rhett! You're absolutely right about the unmistakable sound of John Mayer. This is a testament to "its not the guitar, its the guitar player that makes a guitar sound good."
Mark Knopfler would be the closest sound
Gravity solo on Sax was amazing to hear
long story short: his chopz lol
Mayer is a talentless derivative. He's spent his life trying to rip off Red House, just like Stevie Ray Vaughan did. He's a copy of a copy.
Gravity is definitely his "Little Wing". The solo Live in LA is amazing. I find it actually has a narrative to it. A climax, and resolution…. I never get tired of it.
I think what he is using is a kind of auto wah. Not necessarily any to do with the octavers
See, this is exactly what age does to your brain. I had no clue who or what a John Mayer was or is until today when I came across some YouTubes discussing his style. I agree. His non-fundamental style is freaking awesome. Wow, that said, I can only wonder what the future is going to produce since there are teens out there, right now, that make these old men's techniques and sounds outdated already.
What kind of fender is this ??
Great video.
I think what you said about not overplaying is really key. Entry level is thinking more is better. Mastery is LESS.
mama put my guns in the ground…lol…i hear the slash in that solo
Great video on John Mayer's unique, one of a kind, style. I like that you said he makes the complex seem easy until you take it on. That is a brilliant tactic for learning. Great channel
My neighbor's 30yr old down syndromed kid sounds like john mayer.
This is so Mark Knofler esk
Mayer is the best!
Repetition legitimizes Repetition legitimizes Repetition legitimizes ????
Talk less play more
i really don't like being negative ,but i have seen several local guitar players that sound like john ,in fact a guy from a band call the magic mamas a local band who never did anything and was gigging before john came out ,well i sincerely believe was better than john .
in fact i will go one step further and say there are people who are naturally gifted or they are well practiced ,when john steps out of his idiom he falls over .that means hes well practiced , Eric gales for eg is well practiced and a natural musician .
mayer is a very good player .but thats all .
you have a BLACK ONE. very nice.
Mayer is massively overrated by average guitarists
Can’t have a J-may solo vid without mentioning just about ANY song from continuum. I’ve seen him many times live, he never plays the same song the same way every time live. He’s amazingly talented. He was my main inspiration when I was a teenager and really upped my game to be a better player.
No one sounds like him because he SUCKS.
I think John Mayer can play just about anything and his studio solos are amazing, but I get disappointed when he plays live on certain long solos where he starts defaulting to minor blues over a major chord progression which is frustrating to me b/c it's something we as amateurs do.
Mayer SUUUCKS!
Rhett are you kidding ?????.. . John has gone on to play with Dead & Company , and can stand the chance of becoming as good as Jerry Garcia or better !… we all know that if you can play with the Grateful Dead you are the most excellent musician !…. my God take a look at their songbooks–all the constant changes and the little notes everywhere .
nobody should want to unless they want a fan base of Karen soccer moms with Jennifer Aniston hirdo's drunk on box Zinfendale and Prozack