The gear that Mayer uses is amazing for the blues. I decided then, that in this case it is almost irrelevant if you are a huge John Mayer fan or not. Just listen to songs like ‘ Slow Dancing in a Burning Room’, ‘ Helpless’ and ‘ Belief‘. Yet when he pushes it, he can get that soft crunch that sounds amazing for the blues. It is so smooth and all of his notes retain perfect clarity. In addition, John Mayer’s tone is amazing. He is without doubt one of the most tasteful and versatile guitar players in the modern era. His playing is not overly flashy or complex and it always serves the song. His phrasing is beautiful, he has exceptional control over his dynamics, and his feel is amazing. Yet whilst this might be the case, John Mayer’s skills as a guitar player are without question. His music is aimed at a wide audience, and as a result, a lot of it is closer to pop music than it is to the blues. Mayer is not a traditional blues guitarist. I have to admit, I was at first a little reluctant to write an article on how to sound like John Mayer.
