John Mayer Plays 8 String Tosin Abasi Guitar!

John Mayer playing an 8 string ABASI Guitar!

[@Egoblivion]

John Mayer is gonna start the Djues.

[@mistakenintegrity]

The Djues really like Sabbath.

[@mikuspalmis]

@@mistakenintegrity That's gold. Mmmmmm, gooooold... (hunches over and smiles fiendishly while rubbing hands thoroughly).

[@jernie9384]

He's a Djuesman

[@joshualessore7652]

Next thing you know he's gonna be eating unlevenned bread and trying to escape Pharoah

[@dushk0]

Wall Street enters the chat

[@oscarwagner8263]

Next John Mayer songs: Djenting in a burning room Djent me away Who did you think I djent djent light

[@fallout3freak360]

Djeon

[@mylesmackey2430]

Djent is a verb

[@lovelikecarlover9757]

Free Djenting

[@TMMOFFICIAL__]

Your Djenty is a Wonderland

[@juanalbertocarvajalinobarl5527]

Djenvity

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

John Mayer's next release? "Your Body Is For Breaking Those Bones Whose Sinews Gave It Motion."

[@mikuspalmis]

Lmao

[@ggates2500]

Ahahaha

[@alee7275]

M McBride hahahahahahahahaha

[@roosolini7105]

LMAAAOOOOOO good shit

[@JeremiahFernandez]

i would kill for a John Mayer/Tosin Abasi collab

[@angrylesbianoffensive8153]

Say what you want about John Mayer and his music, but nobody can say he isn’t a bad ass guitar player.

[@gorehammer42o]

Lol. He ISN'T a badass guitarist.. Lol, but ironically his music sounds good to me.✌😂 Edit: 1 year later and this toxicity is killing me.

[@yungchill69]

I can totally say he isn't a badass player.

[@J.Millhouse]

chillin and everyone’s welcome to a wrong opinion

[@yungchill69]

@@J.Millhouse opinions can't be wrong lol

[@scoobtay]

There’s no argument against him being one of the best guitar players ever lmao people love being edgy though

[@stefanpalicki3538]

Pino palladino: *sweating*

[@dimitrisvatsios2887]

Naaah..

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Nah. Pino's a bad, BAD man. Few are his equal, certainly no guitar man, no matter who it is.

[@tomifadiran5644]

Nah

[@Killenmachine05]

Pino palladino: *goes on tour with the who*

[@AethanDaniels]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jwspitz35]

I don’t care if you hate his music or him as a person, John Mayer is a fucking INCREDIBLE guitar player. Respect.

[@rupe82]

Yea. I don't think anyone can deny he's a great guitar player.

[@Jinx-iw6zb]

John mayer is an amazing guitar player and that a fact. It's just that I'm not a big fan of bluesy guitar playing

[@herointhemaking2057]

Yeah he's great and i hate His fucking music

[@louie9373]

Well skill is only one part of the equation and I don't like his style at all so it doesn't matter how good a player he is.

[@dushk0]

@@rupe82 Tosin Abasi obviously may deny all day long, if that was his thing...

[@cetetrips]

Never really understood the dimensions of this guy's ability up until this point. The amount of talent he's casually showcasing here is just ridiculous

[@YouTw1tFace]

Christhyane Torres been listening to Mayer since he started.. he’s a top 10 current guitarist in the world.

[@cetetrips]

@@YouTw1tFace that's a booold assumption, however, I think it could be

[@YouTw1tFace]

@@cetetrips It's just my opinion. In terms of overall style vs speed vs technique vs knowledge..top 10.

[@cetetrips]

@@YouTw1tFace yes, I agree but I think to be fair he's top 10 of the famous guitarists in the world. I feel better with that

[@YouTw1tFace]

brokenupsound that’s your opinion on taste.

He managed to wrap his thumb around that 8 string neck to play bass notes though

[@hddrummer8838]

Hahaha. Thought I was the only one who noticed.

[@phucpham-yummytoasty4610]

Ikr, it's very satisfying to watch

[@Chofoot]

fuck my tiny useless hands I can't even do that on a regular 6 string neck

[@dushk0]

@@Chofoot cause your thumb is not meant to go around the neck like that

[@MaxSebastianMayer]

My fingers are not long enough to grab around the neck like this... i gotta play neon without my thumb but i still hate the fact that i can’t play like him based on physical limitations...

[@MetalizedButt]

Lots of people forget this man’s skill just because he is a pop star.

[@terran236]

@Asian Caillou exactly this. Dude has too many chick joints. Too corny and lovey dovey. Otherwise great skills

[@onesyphorus]

@Asian Caillou He's quite a versatile artist

[@ckmoore101]

Yeah, same as Justin Biebers skill at... oh wait, nevermind.

[@paradise_valley]

@@terran236 this.

[@Ranrinran420]

@@ckmoore101 lmao

[@tornoutlaw]

Bassist in the background: " I'm gonna smash that guitar, before it takes my job away!"

[@pat8437]

Nice avatar. Bernie gang!

[@tornoutlaw]

@@pat8437 I'm kinda puzzled I didn't get any hate for it so far :D

[@aebious8886]

You mean 8 string Bass

[@Buddlebot]

Nah a real bass playing on a bass amp has much more depth than the extended range guitars even at 9 string. I have both.

[@pat8437]

tornoutlaw because they don’t have a legit reason to. They’re just fed bullshit propaganda from Fox with no arguments of their own that aren’t riddled with fallacies.

[@squiddlyd755]

John Mayer doesn’t need a bass player anymore

[@divyamgautam1407]

Bye bye pino

[@ChessCat1500]

Who needs a bass player anyways

[@iggypower2672]

look at the bass players reaction. hes like shit im out of a job now, thanks tosin.

[@sebastianxu9084]

“Immediately change the band name from JM trio into JM duo”

[@drumtravelfun]

Said no one ever.

[@wra7h]

1:20 was the nicest note ever heard

[@jordandangelo180]

Agreed. It sounds very familiar. Anyone know what that could be potentially sampled or quoted from? I know it’s just an improvised tap bend pull-off/hammer-on of some sort but it sounds extremely familiar.

[@adriangrizzly]

@@jordandangelo180 John Mayer - I guess I Just feel Like :-)

[@Keef335]

@@jordandangelo180 its a david gilmour style lick

[@LazDigSurf]

It's like Kimock impersonating Trucks impersonating Kimock

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

It sounded a bit like Jeff Beck.

[@AnyFactor]

No matter how much you are into rock, metal, or djent, you have to say John Mayer is truly talented guitarist. The guy has never even touched a 8 string but is already trying to incorporate his own vision in to it.

[@arturitoaav]

Actually, this is not the first time he played an 8 String. One of his inspiration is Charlie hunter.

[@OldManJeff]

JM: hey guys have you seen my 8 string? Pino: ...no, where’s the last place you had it?

[@myklelara]

End of the video: *Tosin wakes up* “Wait, wha-...”

[@ale2thec]

I was thinking he was about to ask him what he did at 1:19

[@BroKEnCaPSLoCk1]

@@ale2thec i need to know what he did, it sounded so beautiful

[@jackdellow]

Melted Camera it’s the tapping lick from the second solo in I guess I just feel like by John Mayer

[@proddreamatnight]

Really, I’m going to be the first to make the comment Djohn Mayer

[@waveydave6957]

dr3amb3ing not the first, thought I would be too but someone beat us to it😂

[@ragrapios]

WARNING : DO NOT PRONOUNCE DIJOHN OR D-JOHN

[@brianhause367]

@@ragrapios of course not, that's a kind of mustard or sum

[@arturoargumedo1359]

@@brianhause367 I was just about to give this comment a thumbs up, but I notice it would ruin the 666 thumbs up, so I didn´t

[@Indarow]

Nobody: John Mayer: picks up an 8 string guitar and plays it like he grew up with 8 strings.

[@dudee499]

Indarow fuck you and your dried out meme

[@Indarow]

K9 Rootless 😂😂😂 at least I’m not some pussy bitch who thinks I care.

[@Indarow]

@@radio7353 lol, just return trolling.

[@KL_Stereo]

Please stop, it’s embarrassing

[@benevans8250]

One of his early influences was Charlie Hunter who plays extended range guitars in the same way Mayer was playing the 8-string. He learned how to do it from Charlie a long time ago

[@AeonsOfFrost]

John Mayer is hugely underrated in metal circles.

[@DerAykac]

Alot of us just can´t feel the blues. Try to forgive them, they dont know better.

[@cole1]

Louis Armstrong is not appreciated by rap

[@dfwherbie8814]

@@DerAykac yeah, you see them all the time under Gary Clark Jr.’s videos talking about technique. Like, that’s not the point lol That’s comparing apples to oranges. Gary is amazing and his interest is in emoting intense emotion from his guitar. And guys like Tosin and Tim, for example, are great too. But they have different focuses. People just have to be more open

[@bustinjieber9539]

@@cole1 this gave me a chuckle thank you

[@RandomUser179]

It just shows that Tosin's guitars are useful for a whole lot more than just metal/djent. The ABASI guitars are good for blues, jazz and rock applications as well. Really well thought out instruments that reject some traditions and embrace others.

[@dlein93]

13 years after "In Repair" and John finally completes his dream of becoming Charlie Hunter

[@krishmangat3224]

i did not know who charlie was before before watching the making of 'in repair' . Boy i wish i had known about him sooner.

[@ovserpent5732]

Is this a crossover episode?

[@dushk0]

No crossdressers please!

[@socially4wkward634]

Dušan Barlík I cant tell if you are Memeing or you are just an idiot

[@sebastiancamillusnielsen228]

@@socially4wkward634 hed just an idiot

[@EndoterraBand]

John Mayer? And Tosin Abasi? Playing the same guitar?! What is this, a crossover episode?!

[@seunmeduoye8974]

Sure is!

[@FingerBlaster5000]

My name is John "I thumb over 8 strings" Mayer.

[@RQBassist]

That faint octave up fuzz on the tele-style abasi just sounds absolutely phenomenal for blues licks. 1:09 was insane........those subtle overtones just (as they say) purr ! Was expecting Lightning and Willie Brown to roll up on the stage at any moment.

[@pramesh.gurung]

John playing hendrix chords on 8 string too 😂😂😂 man his long finger.

[@Hesohi]

I wish that Prince would have had a chance to play Tosin’s designs.

[@johncharles6028]

That would be so friggin cool to see!!!

[@SantomPh]

if he would stop designing penis guitars and think for a change he might have come up with this

[@danielquinn9]

He's little hands wouldn't be big enough

[@michaell742]

But then he would have copyrighted the design so only he could use it thooo

[@thomasbutler5446]

Prnce had small hands. An eight string would have been a workout for him. You never saw Prince do a five fret stretch chord like Steve Vai.

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

Poor guy still getting plastered with the 'douchebag' label despite being sober for years now and much more down to earth these days

[@yudahermawan2409]

"Stevie T reacts to John Mayer playing 8 string guitar" soon.

[@artso1990]

Anjay kita tunggu

[@ThrashJazzAssassin77]

Please Dog no

[@donuttoy8482]

Fuck that 8yo

[@shvmichael]

I can already see the contorted faces he's going to make

[@slys5871]

It looks like he can only do that type of video...

[@firemarshal2629]

Not sure what's with the Mayer hate, guys a legend. And hilarious too.

[@Incog2k6]

The hate comes from ignorami who still think that Mayer is nothing but a Pop guitarist. His first album is all they heard.

[@Blackreapxr]

A lot of people say he’s a douche irl. I met him once and we had a cool short convo seemed like a cool guy. Great blues guitarist too

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

@@Blackreapxr he used to be a douche but a few interviews made him introspect

[@DJ-vg1pr]

His music is average

[@ilpatongi]

D J So this automatically means you gotta hate the guy?

[@sentientcardboarddumpster7900]

Mayer never ceases to amaze me with his guitar skills. It's weird his actual solo music doesnt really do anything for me but whenever I see him jamming or with dead and co hes just amazing

[@KaneODriscoll]

Love the bass playing along with melody... talented player

[@JoshNeilTHE]

Who wants that collaboration more than life itself, now?

[@DiamondLifer]

That would be cool. Awesome for John to connect with young new players and cool for Tosin to jam with another great from a different ball park. I think they could come up with something beautiful. Maybe an artist on artist jam and discussion between the two of them.

[@juancarlos-dx1or]

Would be really cool to see Tosin in Mayers Instagram show ,but he has more pop/celeb oriented guests.

[@gabopalacios2028]

Heavier Things, but this time they'll be really heavy

[@lwwells]

gabo palacios heavier things

[@BrodyEllis111]

More like Heavier Strings

[@enragedhippy]

Heaviest things

[@MO-vs3dg]

It's amazing to hear how well he can make a guitar speak, even with such soft playing

[@anthonyg7181]

How tf do you wrap your damn thumb around a 8 string? Dude is awesome

[@soullessSiIence]

John Mayer wouldn't do that on an Ibanez RG 8, trust me.

[@wafi296]

That’s a big ass thumb

[@gigabrad4570]

He has bigass hands

[@connorcarbon]

Ive done it plenty with my 10 string, but not while playing that immaculately 😅 but my point is 8 strings are super manageable once you get used to em, as long as your hands aren't tiny

[@juancarlos-dx1or]

The guy is like 6'3 ft tall so he has really big hands.

[@oloxhossono1956]

I have a new level of respect for John after this, he really is just so educated on the guitar it’s amazing

[@ChubbyTheChecker]

Finally John plays a guitar that make his hands look normal sized lol

[@PanasonicTooth]

This is a pretty awesome little endorsement/promotion for Abasi guitars.

[@theviewfromhere5388]

John Mayer: Let me show you some tricks you can do with it. Tosin: That’s not what it’s made for.

[@Spoohkybooh666]

😹

[@JordansTake35]

Pino in the background sheds a single tear and starts singing: "Djenvity... Is working against me"

[@chronicmango]

I guess tone is all in the fingers. He manages to sound like John Mayer… even on an entirely different guitar. That tele tone vibes like some crazy slide tone too.

[@whoisdark__]

Tosin: Hey John! this here is the latest djent machine John: it purrs

[@robbieredrum5953]

Tosin is probably super happy about this! I personally don't care for John and his music...but the dude is definitely talented at guitar.

[@yargnad]

Imposter! I am Mister Gray

[@TastyChevelle]

Have you only heard Gravity and Your Body is a Wonderland? His John Mayer Trio band is an incredible down and dirty blues band and his stuff touring with the Grateful Dead is great too. Make sure you look up those before you pass judgement.

[@cristanboy]

Why do you feel the need to give backhanded compliments?

[@Red0991]

Oavious Inc. It’s not backhanded, because his personal taste isn’t a hindrance to John’s ability. He’s simply saying while what John does isn’t a part of his listening palette, he still respects his ability and talent. That’s a much larger compliment to receive as a musician, rather than the mass amount of fans who would love anything you do regardless.

[@cristanboy]

@@Red0991 I guess I agree, I'm just tired of seeing people say "John's a douche, but theres no doubt hes really good at guitar". Shit like that makes me wonder why everyone feels the need to make a comment.

[@ErickTegarSetianto]

The birth of BJENT?

[@ricardomeira5561]

Blent 😂😂😂 DJOHN MAYER TRIO

[@Psyfonify]

BUHJENT

[@angusadams1244]

Bent

[@boogie8006]

Djues.

[@ZekeMan62]

@@boogie8006 Careful, you're treading on "anti-semitic" territory.

[@tonynikolov4881]

John Mayer on a 8 string: plays tasty jazz and blues licks Me on a 8 string: BOW WOW CHUGGA CHUGGA

[@AlexanderGarcia-og9cr]

The bassist at the background is playing a suspense musical score in his head.

[@MM-uz7gn]

Straight into Charlie Hunter mode

[@CSG1027]

This 100%

[@hotman718]

He said he admires and takes a lot of inspiration from Charlie Hunter. He does a lot of playing bass lines over his lead playing.

[@underground_man]

That Tosin Tele was really cool

[@ruinedends5620]

Bassist in the background “aM i A JoKE To YoU”

[@riverbankfisher]

Phenomenal bluesy jazz riffs from John Mayer, to set aside any concerns some might have, about how well he would acquit himself as a jazz guitar practitioner. Love that weaving of the lead and chord progression. Hats off to a true master of the craft. Stumbled on this tune in 2020. A tour-de-force as always, courtesy Mr. Mayer.

[@BebilBamsey27]

Dude it’s crazy, John could play any guitar, in any amp, with any pickups, and it still has his warm and fuzzy tone. Totally cool

[@erakattack]

I love John Mayer. I love his music. I love metal. and I love this video. There's a breath of fresh air in the comments section for ya..

[@santannaguzmansr.1107]

Craigslist posting: recently employed Bass player looking for current openings. Previous employer, John Mayer.

[@AugustMullerVMusic]

i remember watching this on instagram back in february thinking “this is so dope.” now i’m watching it like “omg he previewed the solo to “i guess i just feel like” on an 8 string guitar”

[@SimonMaciasII]

I don't know about you but life was good when this video came out.

[@nicklopez3728]

This man implments bass, rhythm, and solo all at the same what the actual fuck

[@pitter9175]

This man literally improvised to walking bassline he did by himself XD

[@AlexGordonMusic]

What an original way to use an 8 string Dude is sick

[@AlexGordonMusic]

Tom Myers the reason I find it ineresting is because it’s not the way tosin plays

[@gunnarb16091]

That tiny move at 1:20. Kinda got me

[@justjames95]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6bEpIiahKede7M here is the video about that lick. Thank me later. :)

[@aaronmorgan349]

Right??? How sassy was it 😘😘

[@cwilliams1092]

@@justjames95 The real mvp.

[@PackinForSuperbowl]

I knew he was one of the best ever...and I still didn't know he was this good.

[@KS-um9qg]

John Mayer is so skilled, I wish to have just 10% of his guitar skills some day!

[@scamerino]

second half is actually the solo of guess i just feel like lol

[@GuitarType01]

I thought this would be something like “John goes metal”

[@BirdNoise77]

Bass player in the back like "I can't believe he took my job"

[@sp1kefps]

Seeing this man play is nothing but simply joy.

[@DaveSteele07]

He deserves a grammy for that demo!!

[@ArticLight14]

He’s a damn master at guitar

[@b1gBud00bo1]

The Hulk say sike rn

[@masamunetozzi]

Nooooot at all

[@Squall6575]

Metalheads not wanting to give him props makeme laugh. I'm huge on metal too but come on people. You don't have to be sweep picking at 220 BPM to be a master. And a lot of shredders can't do what John can. For example, I'd love to see your favorite metal guitarist play Neon and sing it too.

[@ArticLight14]

Affan Ahmad I’m a metal head also. I don’t like his “pop” music either. But damn it when he plays the blues and then sits down like here and figures shit out that easy he’s a master at his craft.

[@southpawlibranine3511]

@@Squall6575 I can play neon and sing it's not that hard

[@andrewwsk8]

DOES JOHN MAYER DJENT??? yes, yes he does

[@eliotoole]

I djont know

[@an_38kitkashyap]

@@eliotoole hey, THATS DJON MAYER FOR YOU.

[@bingbong8649]

This shows definitely that tone is 95% in the fingers 5% gear

[@iamrichlol]

jonas haran definitely. Sounds 100% John mayer

[@jery3385]

Aight,I get who technique thingy,but that is preposterous,like there are many things your fingers can't really do,like I don't know,clip the signal? Even if with a D.I. it would sound cool it still wouldn't be the same without any effects.

[@pwarner]

@@jery3385 Yeah but even DI with no effects you could recognize John Mayer by his guitar playing, while someone with the exact same setup would sound different

[@seanbrennan5192]

I reluctantly say John Mayer is probably the best guitarist I’ve seen live

[@long-timelistenerfirst-t-us2yy]

*Good to see Mayer 's been practicing and working on his craft. These last 15 years off have clearly been productive.*

[@Black_Swan777]

John Mayer’s next album: Heaviest Things

[@Unclejamsarmy]

Bassists: “we need to ban all 8 strings until we figure out what the hell is going on folks! Many people, even many guitarists, tremendous guitarists, many are saying it folks”

[@Mikemcjr]

This guy is more and more impressive all the time

[@andremariano9135]

I'm huge guitar fan, been followed guitar god's work for almost two decades and gotta say that Mayer is so fucking talented.

[@daoyang223]

I was waiting for someone to play an 8 string like this. Bass and lead at the same time.

[@listed216]

using his thumb to bar on an 8 string, absolute mad lad

[@Birbdup]

My hands cramped just watching it

[@HamsterWheelGaming]

Dj0nt Mayer

[@Abra_TV]

DjOnk Mayer

[@jimmysupafly1547]

This man could play a branch with strings made of wicker.

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Mayer is so good at guitar it’s mind blowing....

[@fitchyyboi]

I have never heard someone use an 8 string like this, this guy can't be human

[@AltairCreedZ]

"Hey John the bassist is not coming..." John: "Hold my 6 string guitar"

[@KanadeChizuru]

I want to see Eric Johnson playing this thing next. Imagine the possibilities....

[@blenderrr1]

Djentinuum

[@michtig]

There's the John Mayer you ignored for almost 2 decades because you knew him as the "your body is a wonderland" guy, and then there's the John Mayer after your realize there's a bottomless pit beneath the surface

[@thesummit615]

As a metal head, I’ve always thought John Mayer was special. Continuum will always be one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@andrewarnold9642]

Wait. So he's actually good at guitar? Wtf. He's actually VERY good.

[@paradise_valley]

Yeah he always was. Unfortunately you can’t always here that on his more popular music. A damn shame too.

[@willbainbridgedrummer]

The annoying thing is he doesn't show off on his records much, only on live performances. Check out his live album Where The Light Is to see just how good he actually is

[@dclarkmusic]

Charlie Hunter vibin

[@samod7550]

Holy mother of Carpel Tunnel Batman!

[@4ourty5ive]

A favorite video ever. John and Tosin sharing air and guitars

[@felipebentodealmeida1095]

John Mayer playing samba in an 8 strings djent guitar is the best thing I've seen today

[@reinergarcia2151]

Meshuggah left the group chat....

[@yargnad]

Meshuggah guys actually like a wide variety of music, including blues and have stated that more people should try 8 strings, not just metal guitarists.

[@brenlouissurio2404]

Shut the fuck up.

[@ianprescott7924]

Bren Louis Surio Shut the fuck up.

[@johnvincent1823]

@@yargnad John Mayer has more talent in 1 finger than all of meshuggah combined.

[@yargnad]

@@johnvincent1823 No need to go there. You may feel that way and someone else feels the opposite. Just enjoy what you like and others will do the same. At least the guys in Meshuggah are trying to expand our horizon. Per Nilsson and Fredrik Thorndal are amazing players, BTW.

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Yes please film only one hand.

[@sourt_t]

Reminds me of Charlie hunter - I’m sure John is aware of him

[@leonardaarendonk4696]

he is a big fan of his yes:)

[@rudybigboote3883]

Yeah Charlie is freaking awesome. I would not be surprised if they have jammed together?

[@Indiegaze]

Candia Bass There is a video on KZbin about John making the song In Repair. Charlie was in the studio and is playing on the song, and John says Charlie is one of his all time favorite musicians.

[@jordangenge6417]

never really appreciated his playing or really acknowledged him before this. Im glad I have now, absolutely amazing player

[@angelsdemons4113]

John Mayer is fucking otherworldly level talented.

[@JamesOsyris]

“So if you just do a little...” *plays super technical part* “Even if you do a little” *plays another part* What is he trying to say? Besides saying “look I’m good”

[@leeland446]

Seems to me he's just showing how a bass line can be played while playing higher note lead or rythm at the same time.

[@ZeEduardo95]

Charlie Hunter style

[@IAmKillEveryone]

*Top 10 anime crossovers*

[@tuneintomusic]

Some really good playing in that 8 stringed beast designed by Abasi... DJohn Mayer is simply phenomenal!

[@losthandkerchief9797]

How could this man never gets old