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

[@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.

[@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. 🤟🏼

[@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

[@schecterseven3894]

Love John's playing , very inspiring.

[@oldmanpence4803]

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

[@blakeeden3917]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@jimmyjames7946]

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

[@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

[@maoa-cdh1389]

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

[@saturnskull1242]

Just wow! Really enjoyed it!

[@telecastersRthebest]

What a banger of a track and guitar!

[@apuadofrancisco]

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

[@kennethsonier1766]

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

[@jimmycrabtree-tb6jc]

John 5 is incredible!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@maxrico6660]

Fantastic!!!

[@1234drums]

Amazing, outwordly, just cool ❤❤❤❤

[@timmcvittie436]

Incredible 😮

[@LinkMassing]

It is impossible to deny this man's brilliance

[@mosin9105]

The incredible John 5!

[@randyjohnson5426]

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

[@Twobarpsi]

That riff is sick 🤘!!

[@EliteSniper-ro9sy]

Dudes sick i love it

[@pc3942]

Incredible

[@brtmont]

INCREDIBLE player

[@deppy817]

Definitely becoming my favorite player.

[@Bowenjohn1911]

Very cool video, love your ax

[@lastbreathoftellus]

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

[@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.

[@chocolatecookie8571]

Amazing

[@stephenchow5161]

so many guitar gems just by watching him play

[@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!

[@denverrandy7143]

Just WOW!

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bello/Magnifico.💥💥💥💥💥💥💨

[@Olivier-es3vh]

Respect 😮

[@mushroomlasers7470]

That rocks!

[@SeatedAtTheLeftHandOfTheFather]

Straight Up 1 Of The G O A T...🎸☮️🌏

[@CanisMaximus06]

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

[@adamshechter2736]

John5 is one of the greatest alive today.

[@TheSunMoon]

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

[@lissan.4393]

John 5 - офигенно крутой чувак!

[@phj11206]

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

[@MartialGolf]

Insane

[@scottbubb2946]

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

[@user-oj3ip3qi9y]

Beast.

[@jharvey433]

Dope af

[@Bangarang341]

So gd good

[@skeeterbodeen8326]

Wow. U can see he has absolute perfect technique.

[@MADguitar]

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

[@AndrewC1983]

Best use of a kill switch that I've seen

[@xDieHuman]

*Buckethead has joined the chat*

[@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

[@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.

[@GayRocker81]

Strung out.... .....perfect term!

[@danlatulip4953]

A new kinda cool 💪😎🤘

[@guitargeek1984]

Fvcking badass!!

[@yurecoutinho6121]

Ansioso por um novo álbum

[@jglumi]

John 5 is the best

[@DrMurdercock]

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

[@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 !!!

[@AVNGD]

🔥🔥🔥

[@rickysleaze]

John 5 is God 🎸

[@chris.eskimo]

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

[@dieselviper7811]

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

[@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.

[@bob-ov4iq]

Hell yea

[@jfl4649]

Fkg legend .. always be .. 🤘😎

[@gentelmanjunkie542]

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

[@vasinv87]

❤❤❤

[@rocklandrevolution2139]

🔥

[@JeffreyDevoe-pl5cq]

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

[@JeffBisCamp]

🤘😎🤘🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥

[@bukofezra]

Wow.

[@rafaelribasvieira5248]

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

[@dacotawaits1]

We need one for Land of the Misfit Toys!!

[@chuckbrowning1612]

Way to good to be playing with Motley Crue!

[@Aved_the_Alien]

this is so fucking sick

[@brandonproctor3639]

I kinda really want that Tele

[@CCFREFS]

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

[@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

[@SaberToothGary]

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

[@vince1229]

Is he channeling Pink Floyd, Money?

[@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

[@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.

[@sazopro]

The man knows.

[@kjhajueg_2731]

Wow

[@shaunlovett1565]

Like the steve vai lick

[@J.C...]

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

[@larryjlifelarryjchannel5075]

Bucket Head couldn’t clean his shoes

[@adiohead]

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

[@bembotpbe]

JOHN FIVE .............WICK 😁😊😃

[@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?

[@BamaRockstar85]

Fuckin great

[@robbyclark7657]

Nucking futs!

[@Saxby8six]

This is a neoclassical boss battle theme music

[@opieangst]

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

[@troyelliott390]

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