John Mayer: Plays an Unreleased Gem | Wong Notes Podcast

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John Mayer: Guitarists Shred on the PRS SE Silver Sky

We have the much-anticipated PRS se silver sky this is a familiar iteration of the original which is John signature model introduced back in 2018. Many many people of past if and when the silver sky would become a part of the SE series of instruments. We are happy to tell you the answer is yes and today as you may know the Silver Sky has been released in a bevy of exclusive and many sought-after colours. It's introduction into the se series of guitars is no different it's available in dragon fruit, moon white, Evergreen and the one I'm holding which is Stone blue body. Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard it has finished a synthetic bone nut. It is 25 and a half and scale, 22 frets with the PRS small birds the neck shape features the original 35 JM carve, the radius is 8 1/2 inch. There is a standard five-way blade switch which goes from treble pick up treble in middle middle middle and bass for the bass pick up by itself, There is a master volume, second knob is a tone control just for the treble pick up and finally this back tone control for the middle and the bass pickups and speaking of the pickups are at the top of a very long list of things that we have always loved about this over sky and these 635 JMS pickups absolutely capture that open every top and vintage Vibe without ever getting harsh or ice picky but they sound absolutely beautiful in all 5 positions

Guitarists Shred on the PRS SE Silver Sky - John Mayer

John Mayer: PRS Guitars Announces John Mayer Limited Edition Private Stock Super Eagle II

(STEVENSVILLE, MD) June 6, 2017 – It’s no secret that John Mayer’s main guitar for The Dead & Company tour has been the PRS Super Eagle that launched last spring. During the 2016 tour, PRS made Mayer a second version of that instrument with some updated woods and aesthetic appointments. Mayer played the Super Eagle II on the very last show of the 2016 tour and is continuing to play it for The Dead & Company 2017 summer tour. PRS and Mayer are excited to offer this new version, the Super Eagle II, to fans and collectors.

“Just like with the first edition Super Eagle, you’re literally getting the same guitar that is in John’s rig. It’s been an honor to help create a tool that John can use to work with Dead & Company and beyond,” said Paul Reed Smith.

Some of the specifications Mayer and Smith collaborated on for this special run of instruments include a longer (for PRS) scale length of 25.375”, specially-wound 58/15 JM treble and bass pickups with a specially-wound Narrowfield JM pickup in the middle position (with three individual coil-tap mini-switches), a JCF Audio preamp with treble boost, as well as a hand-signed sticker in the f-hole of the guitar that was designed by Mayer’s friend David Smith (who also designed the cover art for Mayer’s 2012 “Born and Raised” album). The pickups deliver a bright, clear tone that has been heard in venues across the USA in Mayer’s recent performances with the Grateful Dead.

Some new woods and aesthetic choices were also selected for the Super Eagle II, including a one piece Private Stock curly maple back, African blackwood fingerboard and headstock veneer, paua birds and a green ripple abalone 12th fret violin bird and Private Stock eagle, as well as a new color: Hemp Green.

The Private Stock Super Eagle II is a highly-sophisticated instrument that at once reveres the history of guitar-making and guitar tone but pushes the boundaries of materials, design, and craftsmanship. The resulting instrument embodies the PRS Private Stock culture of meticulous workmanship as well as Mayer’s keen eye for playability, tone, and detail.

The Private Stock Super Eagle II will be limited to 120 instruments. Full specifications are available at www.prsguitars.com.

About PRS Guitars:

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is a leading manufacturer of high quality instruments in Stevensville, Maryland and has provided some of the world’s most renowned musicians with instruments since 1985. The PRS team of highly skilled craftspeople design and build a wide variety of musical instruments and gear for worldwide distribution, including electric, acoustic, and bass guitars as well as boutique-style guitar amplifiers. The PRS SE line of products complements the Maryland-made PRS line by offering highly approachable and more affordable electric, acoustic, and bass guitars. Carlos Santana, Neal Schon, John McLaughlin, John Mayer, Linkin Park, Orianthi, Blake Shelton, Mark Tremonti, Zach Myers of Shinedown, Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, David Grissom, Martin Simpson, Tony McManus, and Derek Trucks are among the artists currently playing PRS instruments and/or amplifiers.

PRS Guitars Info: www.prsguitars.com

John Mayer, Bob Weir: PRS on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live’ will air on June 28, 2016

John Mayer & Bob Weir on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live’

Tune into Bravo on Tuesday, June 28th, when ‘Watch What Happens Live’ will feature PRS playing guitarist and current Dead & Company bandmate John Mayer with Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir.

Grammy-award winning artist John Mayer joined the new Dead & Company band in 2015 and is currently touring across the USA. John’s soulful vocals and guitar mastery have brought new excitement to this iconic jam band. With D&C, John plays a PRS Super Eagle and PRS McCarty 594.

‘Watch What Happens Live’ is the only live show on Late Night and features the hottest names in pop culture and entertainment. Hosted by Andy Cohen, an Emmy Award-winning host, producer and author, the Mayer/Weir WWHL episode will air on June 28 at 11 p.m. ET on Bravo.

http://www.bravotv.com/watch-what-happens-live

John Mayer: PRS Guitars and John Mayer Introduce Limited Edition Private Stock Super Eagle

Photo credit required - Photo by Katie Friesema

PRS Guitars and John Mayer Introduce Limited Edition Private Stock Super Eagle

(STEVENSVILLE, MD) March 11, 2016 –PRS Guitars and John Mayer have announced a special run of Private Stock “Super Eagle” instruments. The Private Stock Super Eagle is the result of a very close collaboration between famed guitar maker Paul Reed Smith and Grammy-winning musician John Mayer. The goal of the partnership was to create a highly-sophisticated and unique instrument that at once reveres the history of guitar-making and guitar tone but pushes the boundaries of materials, design, and craftsmanship. The result is a truly new PRS instrument that embodies the PRS Private Stock culture of meticulous workmanship as well as Mayer’s keen eye for playability, tone, and detail.

“Working with John has been a truly rewarding experience. His knowledge and understanding of guitars is highly sophisticated,” said Paul Reed Smith. “We were on the phone on a literally daily basis attacking this project, and I am so proud to see this guitar on stage and in the studio with John and to be able to offer it to musicians and collectors to enjoy.”

Some of the more distinctive and personalized specifications Mayer and Smith decided on for this special run of instruments include a longer (for PRS) scale length of 25.375”, specially-wound 58/15 JM treble and bass pickups with a specially-wound Narrowfield JM pickup in the middle position (with three individual coil-tap mini-switches), a JCF Audio preamp with treble boost, as well as a hand-signed sticker in the f-hole of the guitar that was designed by Mayer’s friend David Smith (who also designed the cover art for Mayer’s 2012 “Born and Raised” album). The pickups deliver a bright, clear tone that has been heard in venues across the USA in Mayer’s recent performances with Dead & Company.

But according to Mayer, this guitar won’t stop with Dead & Company. "Paul and I worked very closely to create this guitar, and the result is an incredibly refined and elegant instrument. It has a completely new sound and spirit. It's been a joy to play and I'm excited to share that experience with other guitar players," John Mayer.

The Private Stock Super Eagle is available for order from March 11, 2016 – April 1, 2016 only. PRS will be capping production at 100 instruments. Images, video, and full specifications can be found athttp://www.prsguitars.com/supereagle. To order your Private Stock Super Eagle, please contact an Authorized PRS Private Stock Dealer http://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/privatestock/dealers.

Jason Becker: I love me some John Mayer!

Jason Becker

I love me some John Mayer! I'm so happy you like the guitar, my friend!

John Mayer: Ice Bucket Challenge - just made Jason Becker's day!

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John Mayer accepts my #alsicebucketchallenge, and he plays "Air" beautifully! Holy Cow! John, I am such a huge fan of your music and guitar playing! I can't tell you how much this meant to me! Your version of "Air" melted me, brother. My parents and I are so moved. Thank you big time!
John Mayer’s Ice Bucket Challenge

John Mayer
I was nominated for the ice bucket challenge by Jason Becker, a phenomenal musician who has ALS. Though he can no longer play guitar because of the disease, he still continues to compose beautiful music. I thought I'd play along with one of Jason’s old guitar recordings before I went for the bucket. For more info on Jason check out his site http://www.jasonbecker.com

Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, John Mayer: new albums available

Tedeschi Trucks Band - Everybody's Talkin' 

Everybody's Talkin' is a live document of the band's world tour behind 2011's "Revelator". It features a mix of Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi numbers and a selection of cover songs.

'Revelator' was branded a 'classic' (★★★★) by Rolling Stone, and won the Grammy Award for Best Blues Album at the 54th Grammy Awards. The best way to hear great blues rock is live and in the raw, so be sure to check out this husband and wife duo backed by a sublime group of musicians. 

 

John Mayer - Born and Raised 
Fate has not been on John Mayer's side lately. Born and Raised was originally slated for an October 2011 release, but was held back due Mayer's throat issues that would prevent him touring behind the album.

Now his fans will have to wait no longer for new music from the guitar man, but illness will still keep John from the stage to promote the new record. Expect more of a stripped back, country feel from this release, with plenty of Mayer's laidback vibe.

John Mayer: to take an indefinite break from live performing

John Mayer:

I have no idea how to introduce this post, so I’m skipping the first paragraph.

During rehearsal on Tuesday, it came to mind that I should see my throat doctor because something didn’t feel/sound right. I went in for a visit on Wednesday and a scope of my vocal cords revealed that the granuloma has grown back where it had mostly healed. This is bad news. Because of this, I have no choice but to take an indefinite break from live performing. Though there will be a day when all of this will be behind me, it will sideline me for a longer period of time than I care to have you count down.

full post http://www.johnmayer.com/news/news-19004450899/

John Mayer: Spring Tour 2012 Schedule

John Mayer Spring Tour 2012 Schedule:

Monday, April 9: Bloomington, IN; the IU Auditorium
Tuesday, April 10: East Lansing, MI; the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts
Thursday, April 12: Grand Rapids, MI; DeVos Performance Hall
Friday, April 13: West Lafayette, IN (Purdue University); Elliot Hall of Music
Saturday, April 14: Detroit, MI; Fox Theatre
Tuesday, April 17: Orono, ME (University of ME); Collins Center for the Arts
Wednesday, April 18: Providence, RI; PPAC Providence Performing Arts Center
Thursday, April 19: West Point, NY; Eisenhower Hall Theatre
Saturday, April 21: Buffalo, NY; Shea’s Performing Arts Center
Sunday, April 22: Wallingford, CT; The Oakdale Theatre
Tuesday, April 24: Richmond, VA; Landmark Theater
Thursday, April 26: Tuscaloosa, AL; Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Sunday, April 29: New Orleans, LA; Jazz & Heritage Fest
Monday, April 30: Memphis, TN; The Orpheum Theatre
Wednesday, May 2: Kansas City, MO; Starlight Theatre
Friday, May 4: Albuquerque, NM; Sandia
Saturday, May 5: Las Vegas, NV; The Joint
Sunday, May 6: Phoenix, AZ; Comerica Theatre

www.johnmayer.com

John Mayer: BLACK1 Stratocaster

John Mayer on the Special Edition BLACK1 Stratocaster®

John Mayer: teaser lesson

Guitar World presents an exclusive lesson with guitar legend John Mayer where he shows you how to play his interpretation of "Crossroads."

The complete lesson is on disc with the February issue of Guitar World magazine, on sale starting January 12, 2010.

John Mayer: "Crossroads" Guitar Lesson (Teaser)

Joe Bonamassa: king of the blues

Guitar Center Announces District Final

Winners of World’s Largest Blues Guitar Contest

Winners Move on to Regional Finals on October 21 in Brooklyn, Nashville, Arlington Heights, Dallas, and Hollywood!

Grand Finals in Hollywood on November 12

featuring

Joe Bonamassa, Pete Anderson, and the

Top Five Undiscovered Blues Guitar Players in the Country!

October 4, 2009 - Westlake Village, CA – Last Wednesday, the top 24 undiscovered blues guitarists in the nation were selected to move on to the King of the Blues Regional Finals, moving one step closer to being crowned Guitar Center’s King of the Blues and $25,000 cash. On Oct 21, these winners will once again go head-to-head, competing to move on to The King of the Blues Grand Finals scheduled for November 12th in Hollywood.

Tickets are currently on sale for the King of the Blues Grand Finals, which are scheduled for November 12 at the House of Blues Sunset in Hollywood, CA. In addition to showcasing the top five finalists as they compete for the King of the Blues crown and $25,000 cash, the King of the Blues Grand Finals will also feature performances by renowned blues guitarist and Gibson artist Joe Bonamassa, who has been awarded “Best Blues Guitarist” by Guitar Player Magazine for the past three years, as well as Grammy Award winner Pete Anderson. Tickets for this very special event are just $20, and are available at Ticketmaster.com or the HOB box office.

Like Guitar Center’s other talent search competitions – the legendary Drum-Off (now in its 21^st year), and the recently launched On-Stage – King of the Blues is part of Guitar Center’s ongoing mission to provide emerging artists and musicians with career-altering opportunities and vehicles to achieve success. Introduced in 2006, King of the Blues is more than just a competition to find the most technically skilled players. King of the Blues is designed to seek out the most passionate, innovative and authentic guitar players and give them a shot at stardom. For example, the winner of Guitar Center’s 2007 King of the Blues, Aaron Loesch, was invited to perform at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival in front of over 25,000 attendees.

How It Works:

Each contestant must perform live to 1 of 25 original backing tracks, developed by Grammy Award winning producer, Pete Anderson, which have been made available for free download at www.guitarcenter.com/kingoftheblues Contestants may bring and use any 6, 7, or 12 string acoustic or electric guitar, lap steel or pedal steel guitar, plus any audio pedal effects that can be set-up in a 5 minute time limit, all of which will be plugged into a selection of amplifiers provided by Guitar Center.

District competitions took place on September 30 where one winner was chosen from each of 24 districts. Those winners now move up to regionally hosted semi-finals (5 locations), culminating in the final King of the Blues Grand Finals competition in Los Angeles on November 12th.

Guitar Center’s King of the Blues champion will win an impressive package of prizes, including $25,000 cash, along with a Gibson Guitar ’59 Les Paul reissue guitar, a $2,500 Levi’s® shopping spree, a Marshall Vintage Modern 50 watt half stack, a Boss GT-10 Guitar Multi Effects Pedal, a feature in Guitar World magazine, worldwide distribution of their music in iTunes and more, plus endorsement deals from Ernie Ball, Marshall Amplification, VOX Amplification and Gibson. Additional regional, district and local prize packages will also be awarded, thanks to the generous support of Gibson Guitar, Levi’s®, Ernie Ball, Marshall, Boss, VOX, Guitar World Magazine and TuneCore, all of whom are proud partners of Guitar Center’s King of the Blues.

UPCOMING COMPETITION DATES:

Regional finals: October 21st

Grand Finals: November 12^th

Locations for Regional Finals (Oct 21):

• Arlington Heights
• Brooklyn, NY
• Dallas, TX
• Hollywood
• Nashville, TN

Some of today’s most iconic and groundbreaking artists, including BB King, John Mayer, The Black Crowes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Hubert Sumlin have participated at past King of the Blues events. With “the Blues” being the foundation for nearly all of today’s popular music, the search for the nation’s greatest undiscovered blues guitarist is expected to unearth a goldmine of unsigned talent, some of whom are destined to become tomorrow’s legends.

For more info on Guitar Center’s King of the Blues contact Girlie Action:

Pam Leto 212-989-2222, x111 pam@girlie.com

Kabeer Malhotra 212-989-2222, x123 kabeer@girlie.com

David Marek 212-989-2222, x136 david@girlie.com

John Mayer: michael jackson memorial show

John Mayer - Human Nature - MJ Memorial - HD

News: guitars and cars

News:
17-02-2009:
Three cars, three guitars... first up Nigel Tufnel, shreds!

Volkswagen First Act Christopher Guest Ad


Volkswagen, Slash und der Jetta


John Mayer Volkswagen Commercial