John Mayer plays guitar out of tune (and it's awesome)

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[@marcinmcula99]

With this many guitars you've got I think you should finally do a blindfold challenge and see how well you can tell them apart

[@smokeyjoe03]

This is actually a brilliant idea, sit blindfolded, get Bethany to hand you different guitars and see how many you can identify.

[@austt121]

Jared Dines already did that, it's pretty cool

[@ericwarrington6650]

Or just send a couple my way.. 😂

[@NyneForte]

Yes

[@gbcr09]

That'd be great

[@danmar007]

Playing a guitar out of tune is easy. Doing it well is hard.

[@marcodefilippis6377]

You're right dude

[@cheebsgod]

I play out of tune badly :P

[@antoniobennett3588]

@@cheebsgod well you play guitar out of tune badly well, if that makes sense?😂

[@mattlongo6253]

Lmao that one got me

[@calebscrazyamazinglife1795]

You right because I play out of tune all the time and it sounds like I’ve never played guitar ever because in my life

[@davidfernandez8515]

He loves showing his collection, always puts a smile on my face

[@nathanieldelrosario1324]

not for my wallet .

[@NostalgiaforInfinity]

Not much of a collection if you shill for the company. Probably got them all for free.

[@vedder10]

@@NostalgiaforInfinity Jealousy is a very unattractive trait.

[@NostalgiaforInfinity]

@@vedder10 Flaunting is even less. And no, I'm not jealous. I don't want 50 guitars. "Ain't nobody got time for that".

[@vedder10]

@@NostalgiaforInfinity Ok no animosity between you and I but please honestly answer me this. You really wouldn't wouldn't want a collection of 50 guitars if you had the chance? I'm assuming you're a guitar player or at least an enthusiast.

[@ecoRfan]

John Mayer is one of the greatest guitarists active today. I was blown away the first time going to one of his live shows. Somehow he makes everything work, even if it’s out of tune. And it is bluesy: the “blue note” is usually just slightly off key and it’s an art form that the bluesmen popularized.

[@CaptainPlow69]

Not even just active today, one of the greatest of all time period.

[@isosceleskramer9565]

John Mayo bend string good

[@maggiem8143]

Dovydas is an amazing guitarist too! Check him out if you haven't already! Brilliant musician!

[@javierf55]

A deep depression is taking me away from my guitar, but this video really invites to unpacking it and to give a try. Thanks for a great review, love that color.

[@creepingequinox7359]

feel better !!!

[@zac3392]

Be well buddy!

[@TheCWasson12]

For me, putting on some headphones or turning the amp low and clean and really just feeling out the instrument with eyes closed or in a dark room can help when feeling like that. I'd recommend you try it just to find some old, friendly tones that made you love it in the first place.

[@bbbbbbread]

love yourself

[@markchavez738]

Sorry to hear that man.

[@Philip_McIlvain]

I want that magical guitar stand

[@aarxv_s1042]

Yeah you can buy it for just 200 dollars It’s a prs floating stand

[@JSaltyfabricator]

Just like tone, the magic is in his fingers

[@Philip_McIlvain]

@@JSaltyfabricator couldn’t say it better

[@peanutismint]

I love listening to JM's 'As/Is' live albums because I think that was just around about the time when he was starting to really mess with micro-tunings and you can kind of hear him trying stuff during that tour and showing what he'd learned. Some of it works and some of it doesn't but he still totally pulls it off.

[@guitarbygus]

What’s a micro tuning

[@briannelms158]

First SE Silver Sky I have heard! Sounds amazing! Just too bad they will be so hard to get! Congratulations to John for this amazing signature model!

[@loomis8845]

Why will they? Sweetwater has plenty in stock right now of the Dragonfruit color and the others on the way.

[@donlonm]

Yea I just bought one, pretty easy an widely available. What are you talking about?

[@touringband]

There’s plenty of stock

[@duffman18]

Buying any guitar is difficult at the moment because covid shut down the entire industry and they're playing catch up. Every physical guitar shop I go into is severely lacking in selection. And only a moron would buy a guitar without trying it themselves, by ordering it online or something, so the only choice is physical guitar shops

[@loomis8845]

@@duffman18 calling someone a moron for buying online is a pretty daft statement. Sweetwater let's you try the instrument for up to 90 days and if you don't like it return it. Simple solution to your problem of physical shops being empty. But guess I'm just a moron talking outta my ass lol.

[@michaelsmith2785]

Good thing PRS gave him a Silver Sky SE, so that he could finally own his FIRST EVER PRS and start his collection.

[@fatkitty4207]

Yeah sometimes I figure out his solos by ear and am amazed by how he bends

[@will1718]

Shit…. This guys cool.

[@elefantemortal3704]

@@will1718 true

[@maxzapom]

He is good at bending

[@rikkousa]

This song reminded me a bit of Jeff Beck and his bends…people get ready cover by Rod Stewart with JB on lead….of course Beck uses the whammy a lot more but he can also get it out of tune to hit the notes as well…

[@AlexandreVolpi_]

7:20 sounds like a Jimmy Hendrix tone and I love it

[@DonChul]

thats what i thought, too. it also is the last chord that really brought it in.

[@primaskateboutique]

Long time watcher here. 🎸🤘🏼 Would you/could you (if you havent already) do a how-to video on your 10-20 favorite licks. Theres lots of tutes on scales/modes/boxes etc, but not many on a methodical breakdown on the actual mechanics on some of these epic licks and runs. Hammer ons, pull offs, slides, double stop bends etc. Thanks!

[@mcmusic33]

100% agree!

[@robbiebutler7445]

My girlfriend says John Mayer was mean to Taylor swift. So I make sure to play plenty of John Mayer.

[@j_edward3948]

That's how it's done😂😂😂

[@vincenzodemarco7983]

We hear she is a control freak, skating on her looks??? John, Plays Guitar. Will someone tell me the facts?? Thanks.

[@trevelyanjoelpakkari1720]

Who tf is Taylor swift

[@idzardjumpen]

@@vincenzodemarco7983 she was 19 and he was a lot older, they had beef about being manipulative against each other. She wrote a song called dear John, John was hurt about it and wrote paper doll about her 👍🏻

[@vincenzodemarco7983]

@@idzardjumpen Thanks. I knew she wrote that song about him, but not the reason why. Thanks Again. 👊

[@Ibanezmusic1]

On a side note. This guitar sounds amazing and looks amazing EXCEPT I just can’t get over a prs headstock on a strat body. Props to prs for making an affordable killer player though!

[@colbyminor1856]

Same I’d love to have one but the headstock just throws me off

[@benink5690]

We had a Silver Sky at home for a year. A $2,300 (now PRS is $2,600) Fender sounds and plays better than it. It was my roomates. He sold it to buy a Fender & even with the loss of cash a $1,800 Fender was far better lol

[@Ibanezmusic1]

I’ve never tried one so I really can’t comment but I will tell you a random yet somewhat related fact: I own suhrs, custom shop fenders and Gibson, etc…and my best playing guitar is a Mexican made roadworn strat that I had dialed in perfectly by an incredible luthier.

[@codykensington1424]

"affordable". It's over $900 when you account for taxes. It's literally a Indonesian made cortek guitar selling for $850 cause Mayer's name is attached to it.

[@Ibanezmusic1]

@@codykensington1424 Squier classic vibes go for $500 now. I think anything under $1000 thats actually good quality is reasonable.

[@66guns4]

I grew up in Annapolis, MD. When I was a teen, I'd walk into PRS's little shop downtown. He was so nice to us kids and didn't mind us peppering him with questions while he worked. Fast forward a few years and I was at a Santana concert. Santana invited Paul onstage. I'm here to tell you the man plays as well as he builds. A legend!

[@guymorrell]

Great video! I wasn't going to watch any more SE videos, glad I did.

[@swissarmyknight4306]

I have two PRS SE baritones and they are primo. Very good build quality. Very good value.

[@tedtronson]

The sum of all the parts sounds amazing! Guitar looks amazing with the antique white. How does it feel compared to the non SE version?

[@yourmom-me7mi]

Moon white

[@michaelsmith2785]

@@yourmom-me7mi Although IMO Antique would be a more accurate description of the color...

[@davidfowler76]

@@yourmom-me7mi dont be that guy 😒

[@phoenixjordan7784]

It looks kinda yellow.... Anyone here have it? is it more white or yellow in person?

[@mantashaft]

I wish his playing with the Dead received more press than his solo work once in awhile

[@kevinr.3542]

Saw them last summer, he was soooo good.

[@garyjulius995]

Love the video

[@jgamble5977]

This technique/way of playing kinda came pretty naturally to me I never had to make an effort to play outside the lines, idk what that says about me or other plays but that's all this is, feel. It can't be taught but it can be learned.

[@DylanJLIVE]

yeah I was thinking the same, didn’t realize people had to put this much thought into it

[@freddieboii6735]

Despite what people say, I actually enjoy seeing Tyler’s collection

[@williamgray9070]

I used to not like John Mayer because they over played his less impressive songs on the radio but then I saw him playing live and I have since been obsessed with his music. He’s truly incredible and to play as well as he does while singing is even more incredible

[@seansheppard3619]

I love this vid. You demoed the guitar of the day without making it boring. It made me want to play like that..on one of those. Well played Sir.. Well played

[@PasiFourmyle]

Watched the whole video then went back and watched your jam again. I think I've found a genre I actually want to practice.

[@BryanEwald]

Kids all over world snapping at their guitar stands this afternoon.

[@danielcgomez]

John knows how to use Glissando in his playing ...the feeling of tension makes listeners uneasy ...hence the attention being drawn to the event ...Great video Tyler!!

[@ekainalonso3121]

a greeting for Tomo Fujita when he comes over here!

[@onion69420]

Not a strat fan,but now i want one

[@deloserickson]

The first part of your solo before adding distortion was some of your most musical playing!

[@TorrentFiend10]

John Frusciante recorded Under the Bridge with an out of tune B string as well and it sounds amazing. I also recall years ago reading Rick Rubin say about John that he was the most knowledgeable musician he had ever worked with at the time and Rick Rubin as we all know works with pretty much every major act out there. That's a hell of a compliment coming from a guy like Rick Rubin. I also remember Rick going on in the interview about all the different scales and keys and the way they interact with each other which Frusciante knows quite well. Not at all surprised an expert player like Mayer is also experimenting with out of tune notes on purpose to deliver amazing music. The depth of knowledge one must have to do this well, I wonder if it's happening by accident or if they intend on creating these on purpose. Extremely interesting topic though. Please do more on this.

[@namtsur]

the beginning of this video is the hardest flex i have ever seen

[@mistro0014]

Amazing. I listened to the beginning like 10 times

[@sgt_loeram1933]

Damn son! Your really good man, I just found this channel

[@niekvanwensen]

8:09 ah good to know that it’s actually possible to play slow dancing on this guitar😆

[@jaymills1720]

For whatever reason the time you got on the spark sounds more desirable to my ears. So wild. I own a 66 super and prefer the spark!

[@thomasmoon2934]

That is some sick ass tone man!!

[@sayalrai9880]

Watching from Nepal Big fam❤️❤️

[@josephturnner6390]

I think having another man's songs and life in your thoughts as you proceed with your day is not healthy or the recipe for what makes a good musician.

[@chie1709]

Dude you have gears galore. And your studio. Wow.

[@thedose2349]

Man that tone is insane.. and your playing is amazing

[@jasonwilliams6042]

Microbends and tones are the “soul” in playing guitar imo. It’s imitating a human voice which gives it soul. It’s those tiny imperfections that when you hear it, you know it’s not a computer. No offense to those who shred scales all day, but a computer can imitate that no problem. Carefully placed microbends, slides, vibrato, and other techniques is much harder to imitate. Great video.

[@gregmize01]

Love the color!

[@fryle_0]

I how they released it in multiple colours, but it makes me want to buy every single one of them 😅

[@ronandrew878]

Is it not also the fantastic amplifier you have that is producing the great clear tones. I had one in the seventies and wish I had another. The super reverb with its four tens is fantastic.

[@df6496]

badass guitar and you’re playing makes it even more badass

[@samcarrejo3590]

Kinda like the concept in that video with victor wooten u have . It’s about feel the key is important and can dictate a lot but when you can manipulate pitch you can pretty much Bend the instrument to your will thus making a part that is more musically expressive and has more personality. Making a wrong note right and all that . All that nuance really adds to music and gets people interested and enjoying the sounds you make . I really enjoy your videos that go in depth with cool concepts like this bro 🤙🏾

[@zigzag44444]

I play out of tune too it's really a unique way to play. Lots of the classic guitarist did it too. I found out how to do it by not having a tuner growing up so I tuned it to what I liked. I hate when people grab my guitar and says it out of tune they act like I'm crazy. But they don't realize you don't have to go by books of a electriconics telling you what to do. It's really dumb how most people think there the best but can't do anything like the guitar Gods. Because they try to much to be like the books instead of finding there own sound.

[@tomg204]

The great ones really know how to massage their instrument! I'm always enjoying the experience of massaging my instrument. Great discussion.

[@TimWells]

Love the People Get Ready vibe. F-ing awesome

[@m_agamer2730]

Didn't green day play out of tune on their first ep's?

[@whydoineedthisthing]

That would explain why 1000 hours and dry ice sound like crap

[@itsonlythatguy]

That crunch

[@sketchstuffs]

Mannnnnnnn that intro was ridiculous 😭

[@Crazyness2122]

Those are some really nice strats you got there.

[@eddiejr540]

I know this is a Silver Sky vid...but I cannot wait to get my hands on the new S2 Standard 24 with the NEW “wide-thin” neck profile...thats what I’m talking about...come on Mr. Smith hurry it up just a bit!!!!

[@dibyayan388]

Guitar solo at the beginning was amazing

[@sprigmackanover1836]

Not only is it a Silver Sky, but it's Tyler's 15th PRS

[@reNINTENDO]

So I bought a Silver Sky not that long ago. Apparently I should have waited*? Though they aren't sold at my local guitar store, and the ones that are there (non SE) cost 500 dollars more than when I bought mine so... maybe Silver Sky linings. Yeah, I just wrote that, what of it. Oh, and while I would have loved the pink, mine is the same one that's in Wild Blue, so that still feels cool (bought it before the music video, so just a happy coincidence). EDIT: *Just did some research, and apparently the SE's are the cheaper models not made in the US. Cool to see options, and I'm sure either version is still a dope ass guitar, but it feels weird I had to Google a bit to find out (the PRS website is rather lax in details across the board). Oh, very cool video by the way (both in info and the awesome camera and editing work at the beginning).

[@Kaleidoflux]

yeah

[@matthewcarlson4923]

The snapping was just to flex how many PRS guitar he has

[@glenlapwing8468]

Jeff Beck does exactly that, slightly sharp to keep the tension up

[@Zi0N98]

0:20 bro thats the biggest flex i saw in my entire life lmao

[@GCalvers]

I love listening to that intro solo. It's AWESOME! Is that a Mayer song or are you just playing in that style?

[@PatrickBateman14eighty8]

YOUR HEART IS PUMPING

[@joshuakennedy5629]

What song does he play around the 9:00 mark?

[@MrSK168]

Lovely playing!!!

[@ericstarin8195]

Very nice bud! Silky

[@muckinfunday]

Everyone has a video out today on the new SE. Now I want one!!!!!

[@richwilson2959]

I like to say it creates a Tension that you just want to hear it resolve and it just grabs you

[@Jeg08.]

Im also pretty sure Frusciante did Scar Tissue out of tune.. -According to Paul Davids.

[@victorwhite7200]

How are you not a freaking star dude??? You can play like all the greats, past and future!!!

[@vincenzodemarco7983]

Yes, but the truth is, Not everybody can be a 'Frontman' or a 'Magnet' to draw Attention to a Band. Some of the Greatest Artists Don't want or Can't do, Anything Other than what they are doing. I'm thinking he has found his Niche?? He IS, Incredible. 🤗

[@sat1241]

he's a youtube star

[@magicwood2360]

Great feeling behind the playing 👌🤙

[@BungleJoogie68]

One day you and Paul will finally convince me to listen to John.

[@no59do56]

And. Thanks for pointing this out I feel better about my playing already...Lightin Hopkins played 12 bar blues his way. Putting in and leaving out bars lol.

[@ufosigma]

Very nice collection! Very satisfying to look at :-)

[@avii_jit]

Please do a "habits of" video about the legend guitarist who has the most emotional fingers, Andy Timmons 😅

[@robertpalmer4806]

You got the best color.

[@M43STR0_dnb]

0:48 I honestly thought you were about to play yellow Ledbetter my pearl jam

[@NextGenEvs]

Dope Lulu hoodie!

[@theyoungamptech320]

The Grateful Dead made playing out of tune for extended periods of time awesome!

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

That PRS “Strat” just looks weird with that 3 aside headstock.

[@lenoramelder255]

The very nice guitar I love the color and The Shield I wonder what stricken with sound like on it you should try it on it your next video

[@morehumanity]

Rad channel man

[@123jkjk123]

I hear Jeff Beck (People get ready) in that as much as anyone. Beck had to be a big influence too.

[@bradybritto]

Cool 👍

[@TheBeardofDOOM]

Such a subtle flex

[@drewburgess525]

Thank you for not just comparing it to the American version. Mayer said he wanted to not punish someone for choosing the cost efficient version, and so to just compare to the other version has its place…but it’s detracting from the goodness. Thank you!

[@MrUSFT]

You should have the Klon in a glass case that you have to break with a little silver hammer.

[@MrScrofulous]

Nice work Tyler, way to break up the monotony of “NDA expiry day” with some stunning playing and a really interesting critique and analysis.

[@msspi764]

I heard John Mayer do some kind of phone video vlog lesson thing a couple of years ago and he said that he just bends by ear, not to the half tone or full tone up. I remember this because I've always been an ear player and the whole shall and must thing (Thow shalt bend to either a half tone or full tone above!) just seemed antithetical to the feel of music. Not that some folks don't do that out of sloppiness, and it is important to be able to tell a half tone or full tone by ear, but being intentionally free in your expression is a part of music for me.

[@ProgRockDan1]

So fine

[@RB-hj9iq]

Just put one in that color on order…is it as yellow in person as it is seems to be in pics and video?

[@letsgetitstarted1922]

I like how he legit juts flexed on all of us on his prs collection

[@candyman4778]

My day‘s saved

[@AndriiVozniak]

I think it would sound amazing with EMG 81/85

[@ltguitar]

That looks and sounds great! I wonder how long it will take to make it up to the frozen north?

[@davidcoons89]

Great video! Although I absolutely hate the minor pentatonic playing overlaid over a major tonality

[@iffatmarufiza5982]

When he engaged that klon,,,,,, the tone 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@derekhand7904]

This videos great but I’m looking for a video shooting the SE and core model

[@50StichesSteel]

Man I've been seeing them push out these SE's all over KZbin today...They do sound pretty good I have to admit..It was between this color and the green one for me..I gotta grab the Green...On Klarna payments though lol