John 5 - Strung Out playthrough and lesson

John 5 stopped by the Guitar World studio to give us a play through and lesson of his blazing new song, "Strung Out."
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[@jamhousestudios5596]

He’s definitely a guitar treasure. His skill is outstanding

[@KCOR3_Official]

The difference between a "shredder" and John 5 is that John 5 plays melodic riffs, organized with flow all within the "shredder" world. That is skill/practice & dedication. I don't have many guitar icons but he's definitely at the top. And a super humble soul at that.

[@ScoobyStrat]

A fan since he was with Manson. It was John 5 that inspired me to play the guitar. I saw him with Rob Zombie open for Godsmack in 2006 and then for Ozzy a few years later. He has only gotten better over the years . And now a stint with Motley Crue? That is a career for many right there. Many more years ahead for J5. 🤟🏼

[@carljthatsme94]

Never met a dude who is far too good to be in any of the bands he's been in. Absolute monster of a player

[@tattoodude8946]

The thing is he is humble, and he is happy to perform with other great musicians. It is also what made him as big and well-known as he is - he worked for half the money of other session musicians, and he worked twice as fast - so everyone in the industry thought they were getting a great guitarist for a steal (and they were) but it gave him a name and a reputation. He has built on that and had a blast doing it. What else could anyone ask for - doing what you love around people you not only feel a kinship with but admire as well and a resume that is crazy eclectic and impressive beyond belief.

[@taintright7039]

I've met Brian Carroll at a Primus gig in 98..I love John 5 but Brian is advanced in ways only guitarist will understand

[@carljthatsme94]

@@taintright7039 Too true, Buckethead is on another level to most guitarists

[@322killuminati]

Yes, a virtuous playing with Rob Zombie and Marylin Manson. Motley Crue is the first band he’s played with that comes close to showcasing his ability.

[@blakeeden3917]

John 5 is a freak! Love this song and the play through was mind blowing! One of my favorite guitarists!

[@schecterseven3894]

Love John's playing , very inspiring.

[@PabloSchred]

John is incredible.. I long await the day him and Buckethead release something together.

[@misterringer]

I was just thinking their styles were similar haha. And they both have white guitars with killswitches. They'd even look like they were already a band.

[@rat_king2801]

add in wes borland for a tornado of insanity 😂

[@Legabis]

buckethead is light years better than john 5

[@taintright7039]

​@@Legabisonly guitarist can see this..I agree..Brian has evolved

[@oldmanpence4803]

My face hurts from smiling.. I love everything about this dude and his music. Damn. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kengyang1908]

For like the last decade John 5 has released some unique amazing sonic solo works , refreshing to hear n watch he's got chops to please any level of players n fan

[@groovelife415]

This man has never been in a band that was deserving of him. His solo stuff is on another level. I admire his dedication and work ethic with the instrument. You don't become a modern day virtuoso looking for shortcuts and being lazy. What a monster!

[@jimmyjames7946]

John you Fng madman!! I love you!!that is some of the most badass playing I have heard in a while 🤘

[@robotjeans]

I regret not buying this telecaster when it was released. Amazing run through by John as always.

[@Guitaroverkill]

It is very cool. Had to buy it directly from Fender.

[@robotjeans]

@@Guitaroverkill They're almost double the price in Europe on the used market.

[@Guitaroverkill]

@@robotjeans Cool. I should have bought 3.

[@jimmycrabtree-tb6jc]

John 5 is incredible!!

[@TheCyberMantis]

Very creative. So many techniques in this one song. Nice melding of abstract and groove. He can shred with the best of them, but I like how he keeps it unique and interesting.

[@yiannisfaitakis]

This dude just went on a whole other level. Thing that sets him apart with other shredders is that John 5 constantly seems to evolve vs repeating his ‘best of’ techniques constantly.

[@maoa-cdh1389]

That’s one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen in my life 😍

[@telecastersRthebest]

What a banger of a track and guitar!

[@randyjohnson5426]

John 5 is next level...this song is blowing my mind

[@apuadofrancisco]

Its so freaking smooth and easy to watch but the execution itself is hard. One of my inspiration indeed!

[@saturnskull1242]

Just wow! Really enjoyed it!

[@thehatemachinestl]

i THINK HE IS PLAYING ALONG WITH THE ALBUM TRACK AND IS SO PERFECT THAT YOU HAVE TO LISTEN FOR THE SUPER SLIGHT DIFFERENCES. tHAT SWEEP IS SUPER CLEAN!

[@phj11206]

John5 and Wes borland's playing sounds like EDM love it

[@evanwilliams8908]

Such a weird mix of diatonic playing like a beginner and stuff that is completely out of the box. John 5 was an inspiration after years of studying metal licks and getting bored with “traditional” metal playing.

[@erikl6988]

Perfect description of him lol

[@genefletcher7677]

Not bad. Definitely not in the same class as EVH👊🏻

[@guitarplayer4429]

Nope 2:17

[@bienvenidovelasco6834]

@@genefletcher7677evh is boring

[@BrunoMacedoPhotos]

When, 20yrs ago some friend of mine said the guitar player for MM was launching a solo album I laughed, cause I only knew his work with him... Later on I realized he his probably one of the top 5 guitar players (in this genre)

[@kennethsonier1766]

This was really cool to see the techniques that you use for your unusual sounds. Absolutely awesome 🤘✌️🇺🇲

[@extrememike]

Pretty sick sounds!

[@matth2868]

He's a monster. I never knew it while he was in Manson. Then it's like he's this alien? How big are his hands? That forefinger to ring finger stretch on a 25.5 scale guitar is impressive.

[@scottbubb2946]

Anyone else hear a little nod to Satch Boogie in there around the neighborhood of the bridge? Or is it just me?

[@adamshechter2736]

John5 is one of the greatest alive today.

[@LinkMassing]

It is impossible to deny this man's brilliance

[@warthogA10]

Im a hobbyist guitarist most of my life, since the age of about 5 when my parents got me my first guitar, a Roy Rogers guitar in the early 70s (still have a picture of me with it on xmas day) I always mostly used a pick up until about 3 or 4 years ago and recently switched over to finger picking, because my hand just won't hold onto a pick anymore, it just gets too painful and also just refuses to hold onto it.

[@craigharrison5406]

He's really got his own unique style and sound. You know it's John 5 as soon as you hear him. That tele is cool AF too.

[@chidemrex]

Thanks to him I finally tried playing a Telecaster then switched to it from Ibanez. Telecasters feel and sound great

[@dieselviper7811]

I normally think signature guitars are stupid but that tele is actually sick and I kind of want one

[@deppy817]

Definitely becoming my favorite player.

[@maxrico6660]

Fantastic!!!

[@stephenchow5161]

so many guitar gems just by watching him play

[@brtmont]

INCREDIBLE player

[@1234drums]

Amazing, outwordly, just cool ❤❤❤❤

[@chris.eskimo]

He's just an all-around awesome entertainer/musician. Motley doesn't deserve him.

[@lissan.4393]

John 5 - офигенно крутой чувак!

[@HairyBrown11]

I’m usually not a fan of this style, but holy fuck he’s way better than anyone else I’ve seen do this kind of playing 😂 this is sick

[@Bowenjohn1911]

Very cool video, love your ax

[@jean-lucmercier2176]

John is definitly a true and complete guitar god ! The cover of Les Paul's and Mary Ford's "How high the Moon" kills !!!

[@mosin9105]

The incredible John 5!

[@rickysleaze]

John 5 is God 🎸

[@lastbreathoftellus]

Omg!! Just googled some new videos of John, and here it is, 10 mins ago!!!

[@CanisMaximus06]

I want a John 5 tele so bad! The ultimate guitar!

[@timmcvittie436]

Incredible 😮

[@EliteSniper-ro9sy]

Dudes sick i love it

[@DrMurdercock]

his control, with that much of a floppy pick sticking out is blowing my mind right now

[@Twobarpsi]

That riff is sick 🤘!!

[@vince1229]

Is he channeling Pink Floyd, Money?

[@DerickFeigum]

John 5 could be the worlds best metal instrumentalist the bands he’s been in just hold him back he’s to damn good

[@JeffreyDevoe-pl5cq]

Jon 5 & Wolfgang should jam ,,,it would be very interesting

[@JunkRemovalPros]

Also, go check out shotgun Messiah’s first album and listen to Harry K Cody. That’s where this guy got his influence you can tell.

[@davidyergensen4509]

Agreed! Harry Cody is a badass player and one of my favorites. People should checkout his instrumental piece called “The Explorer” from the Shotgun Messiah debut. IMHO, their 2nd album "Second Coming" is a classic. Every song is great, the musicianship is great, and the tone of each instrument is on another level!

[@AndrewC1983]

Best use of a kill switch that I've seen

[@xDieHuman]

*Buckethead has joined the chat*

[@MADguitar]

Everything I want to hear come out of a guitar. Johnny 5 👍

[@CCFREFS]

Would love to see his solo show. Not tied to Motley Crue stuff.

[@skeeterbodeen8326]

Wow. U can see he has absolute perfect technique.

[@MusicTheoryLogic]

such a savage on the strings

[@vincent_vega4046]

This guy is crazy good and he seems like a nice person too. I have no idea what he was doing with Mason; I am glad he is in a better place now.

[@spiffypix]

He was too nice of a guy to be in Manson. He said once in a throwaway comment that his band mates treated him really really poorly. J5 is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet and he deserves to be treated the same as he treats others.

[@pc3942]

Incredible

[@mchristr]

I know George Forman named all his sons George, so it would make sense that he numbered them. Is that the case with John 5's family of origin?

[@TheSunMoon]

That's a sick guitar! Makes the Telecaster badass lol!

[@vitogiovannelli1459]

Absolutely wooow😮❤

[@chocolatecookie8571]

Amazing

[@jglumi]

John 5 is the best

[@gentelmanjunkie542]

he has an amazing in the room sound. never get my katana to sound like that

[@josephrobbie5597]

I slowed this on Marty’s slow rider app. It’s still hard lol but my fingers are stretching so Viking death March got easier thx mr John

[@rafaelribasvieira5248]

O melhor no estilo , engole o tom morello facilmente , não é só barulho como esse , e sim , técnica , melodia e fundamento.

[@zacharyhusk4649]

I can totally see Wesley Snipes as Blade killing vampires to this track.

[@Olivier-es3vh]

Respect 😮

[@SaberToothGary]

Hahahaha, WOW!! Beast player... super nice guy.... Detroit boy, what'd you expect, hey?!

[@denverrandy7143]

Just WOW!

[@dacotawaits1]

We need one for Land of the Misfit Toys!!

[@adiohead]

One day, with a lot of practice, John 5 might be as good as Lil Wayne on the guitar.

[@J.C...]

I love that he's honoring Buckethead with his Signature Tele. BUCKETBOTS FOREVER!

[@larryjlifelarryjchannel5075]

Bucket Head couldn’t clean his shoes

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bello/Magnifico.💥💥💥💥💥💥💨

[@DragDealer]

Is that a DSL amp?

[@damianfanelli9150]

Yep; Marshall DSL100

[@mushroomlasers7470]

That rocks!

[@apuadofrancisco]

Has kinda the same vibe with Polyphias's GOAT

[@Ralph-i5m]

Beast.

[@chuckbrowning1612]

Way to good to be playing with Motley Crue!

[@opieangst]

I wonder how many packs a day his guitar smokes? F'N Mad Lad.

[@MrBownze]

Yeah yeah yeah... but have you seen him play chicken picken country music? No kidding, look it up. This man is an enigma wrapped in a riddle not bound by rock music. A real trail blazer as well as a natural talent. And I despise country music.... Loved this video.

[@sazopro]

The man knows.

[@MartialGolf]

Insane

[@danlatulip4953]

A new kinda cool 💪😎🤘

[@Bangarang341]

So gd good

[@brandonproctor3639]

I kinda really want that Tele

[@yurecoutinho6121]

Ansioso por um novo álbum

[@chrisclayton584]

What pedals is he using?

[@damianfanelli9150]

Just a Boss Super Overdrive SD-1.

[@chrisclayton584]

@@damianfanelli9150 that's it? Wow!

[@AVNGD]

🔥🔥🔥

[@shaunlovett1565]

Like the steve vai lick

[@markdeleon5610]

Cool,kind of has that techno sound..

[@guitargeek1984]

Fvcking badass!!

[@JeffBisCamp]

🤘😎🤘🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥

[@bob-ov4iq]

Hell yea

[@matthewlewis281]

The guy is not from this planet. But he is a super nice guy.