Paradise Valley Studio Session No. 4

Footage from June 11, 2013 while recording John's 6th studio album 'Paradise Valley'

[@blok31092]

This has to be the coolest video for a guitarist. Makes you really appreciate how Mayer went from being a high school kid working at a gas station to one of the best guitar players of our generation. Makes you feel like dreams aren't impossible

[@raulmartinez3484]

It’s also incredible that he looked up to guitarist like Eric Clapton only to one day end up playing with them at shows and even garnishing acknowledgments and respect from them.

[@KADIO]

His best solo was played on that guitar. Covered In Rain.

[@brunomalmsteen]

followed by the 2nd one - Man on the side.

[@HumansFreshlyBorn]

It’s total SRV worship but it’s gold

[@escricco]

I have an identical guitar. And I've broken the whammy bar as well. And I was born in 1977. I just missing the money, fans, skills and all the girls.

[@tigerstripe3820]

And the hair

[@nichohells]

Tiger Stripe Savage af

[@jimyang8824]

@@tigerstripe3820 Top underrated comment lmao

[@TheSupart91]

@@tigerstripe3820 🤣🤣😂😂😭

[@xsamitt]

Epic!!!

[@ezequiels3293]

Imagine working in a gas station for a year, buy a signature guitar of your hero, then go to music school wishing you can work as a musician for a living and after you winning a couple grammys for your music 2 years later you play the exact same guitar in your's hero's inductee in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Jimmy Vaughan, his brother. What a man.

[@shireymw]

It's funny that no one realizes it's a Stevie Ray Vaughan artist series Stratocaster

[@sethasaurus841]

Because the pickguard was clearly changed out. Only those who know that serial number understand :) For those who dont know, the original pickguard is black with the initals "SRV" in white strokes.

[@vincmasta]

i was wondering, whats up with that lefthand trem ^^

[@finchmeister08]

i had to go back and watch the video again and you're right. you can see SRV's signature on the headstock @ 0:59.

[@user-of9ut1hd9q]

I think the funniest part is that JM has the same guitar tech as SRV

[@rmzzz76]

Sig in plan sight @00:59 That's a SRV signature Strat neck for sure. But not sure about the rest of it. Someone probably bought a SRV signature Start and swapped out the pick guard and pickups along with the gold hardware or they just put an SRV neck (baseball bat profile on that SRV neck) on to a older guitar body.

[@ellenreginastricker4025]

a guitar, thousands of stories, tell me more!

[@riffchaser021]

Great storyteller! This is why JM is such a great song writer!

[@kaeo7095]

We need a full blown version of this!!

[@passionsf]

That guitar looks like the guitar he used in the Any Given Thursday DVD live in Burmingham, Alabama.

[@squatguy315]

passionsf it is

[@tigerstripe3820]

Something's missing was the best that night

[@elisanderson5755]

Because it is

[@finleythomas135]

It is, it’s his SRV signature

[@apexvwarrior8082]

*birmingham

[@brendan95delany]

Oh! This is the interview that was used in the fan-made documentary "Someday I'll Fly"!

[@andrewcruz7595]

YEAH EXACTLY " Takamidi 12 string and a Mesa Boogie Board"

[@akiro1677]

Well spotted!! Was totally about to comment that too😁

[@cronaj]

Every guitar player watching this video just held their breath

[@adamovens454]

Worst camera man.

[@lowerf0_rtyei8ht92]

Adam Ovens that's what I was thinking. Shit gave me a headache.

[@benjithegr8375]

😂😂😂

[@cdbrown30]

Adam Ovens must be manual focus

[@fernank017]

@@cdbrown30 looks like autofocus

[@coreythomas9178]

Thought the same thing.

[@ryankilosky]

I, as well, love these guitar stories. It gives depth, meaning, and a little peek into the world of JM.

[@homeroom101]

i wish there was a vid like this for all 200 of his guitars, id watch that whole fucking thing

[@mftran]

He actually does read what people say online. So it's worth a shot.

[@ChrisFlemingGuitar]

Wearing a blue dial Patek 5970.. Nice.

[@Brucaleeffo]

+Chris Fleming sounds cheap

[@geral34cifuentes]

Is incredible how he treasures and adds sentimental value to one of his guitars... 1996.

[@wildrobson]

Lee Undewood guitarist who played with Tim Buckley wrote the synopsis for my poetry book and lyrics composed by me

[@TheK18]

My main guitar is the same year, '96 SRV signature strat. Had it for almost 6 years now, and it's so special as a kid who started playing guitar because my mom had the trio set from where the light is on in the car for my whole childhood, and I wanted to be able to play like mayer. Love the hell out of the thing.

[@davidchaletzky]

That IS what is cool about guitars! I have one from my buddy Noah who took his life - most valuable guitar I will ever own

[@bijalt_]

This particular video made me buy a strat thankyou john mayer

[@saxguitarman71]

That guitar has been repaired and changed so much it's like 22 guitars in 1

[@jaeblu16]

I'm watching him perform Man on the Side with this guitar right now! Love that song and this guitar along with it!

[@ptuplea95]

I love guitar history! More please!!! Put one up like everyday!

[@rileywoods_]

I love watching these videos John! They're so inspiring.

[@danielaruizbonilla8863]

You bought it the year i was born in and im your numer 1 fan

[@lukedmc]

love that guitar colors, soon I`ll pick up one like this

[@MrManuelcarreto]

John! Come to Mexico! All of us are waiting for you and we cant wait to enjoy the experience of one of your concerts

[@ctbvids15]

When guitar is your passion, every single mark on the guitar has a memory tied to it. The intentional ones, the drunken drops, everything becomes sentimental. I've got a few bruises on my strat as well, hopefully one day I'll be able to talk about my travels in relation to that guitar as well... Awesome video John.

[@TheBhannah]

1996 50 years of fender excellence

[@Mimimph]

This is one of the most precious gems JM has ever shared.

[@raphaelcapelao1844]

can't wai to see you here in brasil

[@MArtsKasabov]

Thank You for the focus man. I really saw that picture. ...

[@nathanclinch3168]

JEEESUS who filmed that I have motion sickness

[@tudobem12]

Plz, more videos like this... but longer videos, every one love stories like this!!

[@captainbackfirejr]

This guitar has been mysterious and almost mythical throughout my youth. Like its the friggin' AGT guitar which is embedded in my brain -the mythical impossible tone. It is the guitar John played a million awesome songs with.. all those rare tapes and all. Its the one which made him famous. This is the real John Mayer guitar. And now I'm seeing it up close in HD almost like in person. John is talking to me and feel like I'm in the cameraman's point of view. THis was magical to a fanboy like me.

[@Drewgalarza]

That's the Any given Thursday guitar. Covered in rain and Lenny/Man on the side

[@wildrobson]

Cool !

[@DavidLee-zk9uk]

cameraman blows

[@sinjon]

David Lee he must be using a terrible camera. It doesn’t focus for shit

[@drfdwf392]

@@sinjon nope. It's most probably not the camera but the person using it. He was using a shallow depth of field without the skills of manual focusing. Professional filmmakers or even just videographers don't use autofocus on these kinds of shots or even on most shot.

[@matheusleitenacozinha]

There's a life in this guitar! Can't wait to see you in Brazil, september.

[@kimberlykairo]

John's guitars have a wealth of experiences like little lives of their own. Very cool,

[@64ccd]

New single and a studio session all in the same week? You're spoiling me!

[@iamthemanontheside]

John's attachment to his guitars shows his passion for playing.

[@faridzayish]

Its a 1996 Fender SRV Signature series. So I suppose thats the pau ferro version fingerboard. Awesome

[@TheLostmyrag]

YES YES YES.

[@jlim200]

ahh, I'm so glad I finally heard the story of that guitar through the horse's mouth. It's tough to know the truth when people tell stories about guitar legends, I'm glad John took his time to give us the story of this strat.

[@CodyTurner0]

I would give anything to just hang out with john in his studio for a day.

[@morgancoady4943]

This is cool as shit because I live in Georgia and he was very close to where I live!

[@MichaelGrecoGuitar]

wow! what an awesome strat. Can't wait for the new album!

[@victormorving7265]

legendary guitar, i know a sticker doesn't make u or your guitar any better, but i like that the guitar has a story... And i can relate to grinding down the neck.

[@zoidelux]

i do... same one he played on the crossroads machine gun/city love song and also any given thursday live cd/dvd

[@zachdods]

Epic focus

[@TheEarthBlues2]

Great video.

[@marianachamon]

The guitar stories made me smile

[@WilChow]

I love guitar stories like this.

[@ephialthes]

MOTHER OF GUITARS

[@LaneMartinDesign]

CANT WAIT FOR THE NEW ALBUM!!!

[@mikasihite5346]

That’s a 1996 srv strat and fender made it the john mayer signature lol.

[@passion_flora]

that's because it is!

[@aleximo164]

MUST HAVE MORE VIDEOS

[@korniawan]

WOW!! Fender Stratocaster artist series Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature

[@BrittnyShanielle]

I love this. He's just amazing

[@ominiousmagician]

John, it makes me so sad that there isn't a left-handed model of your stratocaster, not that I could afford it. Love what you do

[@karlispencer6161]

Everyone is excited about the guitars but I'm pretty sure I had that same photo booth alien sticker from 96 that was taken of a friend and I. Now that's rare! lol

[@Patcha1993]

Yeah JM's first signature guitar is basically a SRV signature with a few little differences

[@74dartman13]

Cool guitar! Love the tortoise shell pickgaurd!👍😎🎸🎶

[@noteplayer77]

Love John's squash blossom!

[@EzequielBrik]

John, I'll be on the 11 row at Luna Park in Argentina! Can't wait to see you! Good luck with the new album!

[@lizcg13]

missing his concert for my brother's birthday....ugh life

[@musicinmysoul77]

That is the most awesome guitar story ever!

[@TheCaioFreitas]

keep em coming Mr. Mayer! i love these

[@BradOrok]

SRV BABY! Pass it on to the next gen, on and on until the end of time!

[@LayCeeKay]

Super cool

[@SeazBreeze]

so many memories... very sympathic this guy :D

[@pasi8800]

New Album is going to be so great!

[@kerrimclallen9197]

This makes me want to cry

[@karenn11jm]

Most inspiring video ever

[@ryanlicalsi2133]

This video is really inspiring.

[@brendanprince]

That has always been my favorite guitar too

[@Juul096]

this vid made me smile

[@Dirtydrock001]

Finnnnallllly we need to see more guitars

[@ryankadyschuk6657]

thats right i got one of those

[@lucasamontenegro]

Loved that one

[@christiaanberghuis572]

aaaaaaaah i want more!!!

[@Svandine]

You mister, are AWESOME :) Greetings from Venezuela!

[@LeroySlim7]

Yeah he spent a summer at a gas station saved every paycheck bought the SRV sig strat...very noble. at some time I assume he replaced the pickguard to the tortoise shell to make it "his own" but other then that it still has the LH tremelo and all the other little things the SRV strat has. If it aint broke don't fix it! way to go john. He even engraved his initials on the back like SRV did...and I'm pretty sure the top of his sleeve tatoos is "SRV" and was one of his first tattoos.

[@bcummings2187]

I caught the left hand trem right away 😉........that's cool he was really into SRV when he started out like most are. What's even cooler is he's one of the few who really found his own sound and didn't stay on the SRV bandwagon. When he wants to he can pull from that bag though 🤘

[@myjsallday44]

that was amazing

[@Merc4496]

Unique in so many ways : )

[@luvintheacoustic]

Yes, more vids like this!!!

[@Eduardoyanez__]

Just to let you know John, I'm trying to get a job so I can pay for the meet and greet to see you at Tinley in August! Huge fan here, hope I get to see you!

[@bensglory]

He is so tall!

[@00741]

That looks like such a cosy studio ^^

[@youtoober808]

Makes me want to buy a SRV Strat

[@itachi1742]

beautiful guitar

[@Zalu617]

Hes using almost entirely new gear this time around... The best is yet to com!

[@ChrisRulewski]

Loving Paper Doll, John!

[@supergirlnancy1]

i love john maye!

[@aidangrant4747]

our guitar teacher went to school with John Mayer in Berkeley:)

[@Travmann777]

I would love to go through all of John's guitar stuff. (here's a hint, More videos like this one!)

[@johndoe9450]

"This has been in my bedroom when I was 19, practising guitar and ma..... dison square garden..."