John Mayers Solo Pedalboard - Blue Note Tokyo Justin Jeske 2026-09-23 | John Mayers Solo Pedalboard - Blue Note Tokyo
The Crossroads Silver Sky - The Most Limited Silver Sky EVER... Justin Jeske 2026-08-27 | Released as part of the Crossroads Festival Guitar Center 2026 Collection, created in partnership with John Mayer, this limited-edition model features the Crossroads sun inlay at the 12th fret, the 2026 Crossroads insignia on the neckplate and is finished in a spectacular Incline Blue.PRS John Mayer Silver Sky Crossroads Electric Guitar - Incline Blueguitarcenter.com/PRS/John-Mayer-Silver-Sky-Crossroads-Electric-Guitar-Incline-Blue-1500000486926.gc
Archetype John Mayer Is Now Available On Quad Cortex Justin Jeske 2026-08-27 | John Mayer's groundbreaking plugin with Neural DSP, Archetype John Mayer X, is now finally available to use on Quad Cortex and Quad Cortex Mini for those chasing John Mayer's tone!Neural DSP CorOS 4.1.0 Update including Archetype John Mayer X plugin compatibility:neuraldsp.com/quad-cortex-updates/coros-and-cortex-control-4-1-0-are-now-available
Holding My Breath - Cardinal Black | Live At The Troubadour - August 26, 2025 Justin Jeske 2026-08-27 | Cardinal Black performs "Holding My Breath" live at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, August 26, 2025. Great performance and footage for Chris Buck fans as I was front row on his side of the stage.
Tell Me How It Feels - Cardinal Black | Live At The Troubadour - August 26, 2025 Justin Jeske 2026-08-27 | Cardinal Black performs Tell Me How It Feels live at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, August 26, 2025. Great performance and footage for Chris Buck fans as I was front row on his side of the stage.
Buying A John Cruz BLK1, John Mayers 3rd Overdrive, My Pedalboard, & More | Q&A Ep. 7 Justin Jeske 2026-08-26 | Together For Teddy:gofundme.com/f/together-for-teddy-sbvaeIn Q&A episode 7 I talk about if I would buy a John Cruz Masterbuilt 83 John Mayer BLK1 Strat, my pedalboard signal chain, the Dumbloid B for John Mayer's overdrive tones, and a lot more! Follow me on Instagram:instagram.com/justinjeskeguitar
The Story Of John Mayers Gibson L-5 CES Justin Jeske 2026-08-24 | John Mayer's Gibson L-5 CES is certainly a fan favourite guitar, largely in part to it being used in the opening of Where The Light Is above Mulholland Drive. This guitar is often associated as being the "I'm Gonna Find Another You" guitar, but what is the rest of John's use with it?
Jonny Bucklands Pedalboards From The Early Days Of Coldplay (Parachutes - X&Y) Justin Jeske 2026-07-28 | The guitar tones of the first few Coldplay albums are some of my favourites. Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y are the eras I always gravitate to for Jonny Bucklands guitar sound. In this video I dive into the pedalboards that Jonny Buckland was using during these eras, and the pedals he used to get those great early Coldplay tones!
Better Looks At Production Masterbuilt Frusciante Signature Strats Justin Jeske 2026-07-24 | Links:Guitar World: John Frusciante’s first-ever Fender signature guitar is here – and it’s a $20k Custom Shop replica of his iconic 1962 Stratocasterguitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/fender-john-frusciante-custom-shop-signature-stratocasterThe Music Zoo - Fender Custom Shop John Frusciante 1962 Stratocaster Masterbuilt Replica Demo Video!themusiczoo.com/blogs/news/fender-custom-shop-john-frusciante-1962-stratocaster-masterbuilt-replica-demo-video?srsltid=AfmBOoo7xWe1dGF57OJlv8Z4_AlF5KqtrWbfYLbCF-S7TAAd77Ayo-fJGuitar Shop Taiwan instagram.com/p/Da-HUzoGYE9/?igsh=OWp3bHFhd2t3M3hw
Reacting To An AI John Mayer Pedalboard Guide... Justin Jeske 2026-07-08 | As someone who prides themselves on their knowledge of John Mayer's gear, I react to an AI generated guide for John Mayer's pedalboard for the 2019 World Tour and give my opinion and take on the information it presents. I also give my thoughts on AI guides like this in general, and why it's something I'm personally not the biggest fan of.
Fender vs PRS Slow Dancing In A Burning Room Live Tone Comparison Justin Jeske 2026-07-05 | John Mayer performed Slow Dancing In A Burning Room on back to back nights at Madison Square Garden in 2019, and it gives a cool look at one performance with his '64 Fender Stratocaster and the next night with his PRS Silver Sky! John Mayer - Slow Dancing in a Burning Room at Madison Square Garden Night 2 - 2019 youtube.com/watch?v=cdkwgKbQzSEJohn Mayer - Slow Dancing in a Burning Room 7/25/19 Madison Square Garden nycyoutube.com/watch?v=ZlLEXGzHyMI
John Mayers Departure From Fender... Lets Talk About It Justin Jeske 2026-06-17 | John Mayer's departure from Fender in October 2014 shocked the guitar community. Now that the conversation and debate around the PRS Silver Sky has been re-ignighted due to Fender persuing protecting the Stratocaster body shape, the topic of John Mayer leaving Fender has also been brought back up. In this video I'll piece together different interviews and times John has discussed his departure from his perspective and point of view, and give my own take and analysis on the subject from what he has said. References & Links for you to check out:Why John Mayer left Fender and made the PRS Silver Sky - Guitar World | Matt Owenguitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/why-john-mayer-left-fender-and-joined-prs-guitarsJohn Mayer Explains the Heat Around His Cool New PRS Silver Sky Guitar - Guitar World | Brad Tolinskiguitarworld.com/artists/john-mayer-explains-the-heat-around-his-cool-new-prs-silver-sky-guitarPRS has been hit by a cease-and-desist from Fender - Guitar World | Matt Owenguitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/prs-fender-cease-and-desistJohn Mayer's First Podcast - Jeff Ross - Roastmaster General youtube.com/watch?v=huHs1Oauh2M&t=3681s&pp=ygUUam9obiBtYXllciBqZWZmIHJvc3M%3DJohn Mayer Instagram Live 03/16/2018 - PRS Silver Skyyoutube.com/watch?v=PUOnZAWtY-s&t=791sLong Distance: Paul Calls John Mayer | Season One | PRS Guitarsyoutube.com/watch?v=AHuVEZdca5M&t=518sEl Cabron Guitarselcabrongtr.cominstagram.com/elcabronguitars
John Mayers Custom Guitar Made Out Of The Knicks Court Floor Justin Jeske 2026-06-15 | The New York Knicks are NBA Champions, so why not highlight the Charvel guitar John Mayer owns that was built out of the basketball court the Knicks played on!Joe Williams Master Builder Charvel, Jackson, & EVH: instagram.com/metaljoewilliams?igsh=MXhtYnk0NWFna3Rtaw==
John Mayers Pedalboard Guide: The Fundamentals Justin Jeske 2026-06-12 | If you've ever wondered what guitar pedals John Mayer uses or has used on various tours throughout the years, what John Mayer's signal chain and pedal order is like, or where to start for building your own John Mayer inspired pedalboard... then this video is for you. Starting with the fundamentals!When John Mayer Uses The Strymon Flint & His Settingsyoutu.be/u9JHa8rxjVIThe Providence Chrono Delay | When John Mayer Would Use Ityoutu.be/ZAYyrQUeBP4When John Mayer Uses One Of His Rarest Pedals - The Providence Delay 80'syoutu.be/KehjSPcXQUQ
Josh Klinghoffer Speaks On His Songs With The RHCP Not Being Played Live... Justin Jeske 2026-06-08 | Josh Klinghoffer has spoken about how he feels with the material he wrote with the Red Hot Chili Peppers not being played live since his departure from the band and John Frusticante's return.Guitar World Article: Josh Klinghoffer Interviewguitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/why-josh-klinghoffer-feels-his-chili-peppers-contributions-have-been-erased-from-history
The Guitar John Mayer Used On Lainey Wilsons New Song - El Cabron Mezcal Y Cobra Justin Jeske 2026-06-06 | John Mayer plays the guitar on Lainey Wilson's new song "Phone, Keys, Wallet" and we know the guitar he used for it, an insanely cool El Cabron Guitars "Mezcal Y Cobra". El Cabron Guitars elcabrongtr.cominstagram.com/elcabronguitars
When John Mayer Tried Out Suhr Guitars Post Fender BEFORE The Silver Sky Justin Jeske 2026-06-04 | With the legal drama going on with Fender it made me think of the time John Mayer, after leaving Fender before the Silver Sky was born, posted some clips to his instagram with A Suhr Classic S and even used one of them live with David Ryan Harris. It's an interesting moment of John's guitar history as it seems like he was having fun seeing what other guitars were out there since his departure from Fender!Other Sources:Phillip McKnight: Fender, How We Got Here And Whyyoutube.com/watch?v=pTJHhAJLi3E&t=1690sGuitar World: Fenders Speaks Out On Cease And Desistsguitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/fender-speaks-out-on-cease-and-desists
It Happened... PRS Is Sent A Cease & Desist From Fender Justin Jeske 2026-05-29 | Guitar World: “The company disagrees with Fender’s assessment”: PRS has been hit by a cease-and-desist from Fender – bringing John Mayer’s Silver Sky into the center of the S-style legal disputeguitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/prs-fender-cease-and-desistGuitar World: Fender is finally speaking out on its cease-and-desist strategyguitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/fender-speaks-out-on-cease-and-desists
Fender Addresses The Controversy ...Is The Silver Sky Still In Their Crosshairs? Justin Jeske 2026-05-28 | In a statement obtained by Guitar World, Fender speaks out regarding their stance on protecting the Stratocaster body shape and design. When it comes to where the Silver Sky lands in all of this, some of the language that is used makes me think it may not be the real target after all... and as a massive fan of John and the PRS Silver Sky, I personally hope not. Fender is finally speaking out on its cease-and-desist strategy. - Guitar Worldguitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/fender-speaks-out-on-cease-and-desists
I Hope The Silver Sky Isnt Next... The Fender S-Type Body Legal Drama Justin Jeske 2026-05-21 | With Fender allegedly sending cease and desist letters to manufacturers of S-type guitars, my mind goes to how this could possibly affect the PRS Silver Sky. Giving my opinion on the drama as a John Mayer Gear fan, not a legal expert or anything like that.Video resources:Phillip McKnight: Fender Demands Everyone To Stop Making Strats Immediately!youtube.com/watch?v=eIPbjOq8_2A&t=1237sJohn Nathan Cordy: Are FENDER Trying to KILL The Silver Sky? This Is NOT Good - Can PRS and John Mayer Fight This?youtube.com/watch?v=tIf22wrkcjsGuitar World Articleguitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/fender-cease-and-desist-lsl-instruments
The Guitar Behind Something Like Olivia & Wild Blue - John Mayers 1960 Olympic White Strat Justin Jeske 2026-05-16 | Today's video in the Story Of John Mayer's Guitars series is on his 1960 Olympic White Hardtail Fender Stratocaster
Will Archetype John Mayer X Replace My Rig, My Dream Guitar & Amp, & More | Q&A Ep. 6 Justin Jeske 2026-05-13 | In Q&A episode 6 I talk about wether or not I can see Neural DSP Archetype John Mayer X replacing my rig when it comes to Quad Cortex, how often John Mayer used his signature strat live, my dream guitar and amp, and a lot more! Follow me on Instagram:instagram.com/justinjeskeguitarJohn Mayer Gear Lounge JM Sig Episodes 👇🏻The Fender John Mayer Signature Strat Part 1 - The John Mayer Gear Lounge Show S2E3youtube.com/watch?v=EstwWggDRXoThe Fender John Mayer Signature Strat Part 2: Prototypes - The John Mayer Gear Lounge Show S2E4youtube.com/watch?v=pZFMF79MEWs&t=3261s
John Mayers Dead & Company Silver Sky Prototype Now Is On Display Justin Jeske 2026-05-07 | There have been many Silver Sky prototypes over the years, and one of the most random is the Proto 5.0.1 - a guitar John Mayer used for two shows with Dead & Company in 2018 that was never seen again... until now in Tokyo! Special thanks to @mooseguitars for sharing this awesome find!instagram.com/mooseguitars?igsh=MnBrb2VjenBhYW1j
The Best Humbucker John Mayer Has Ever Played - The Story Of The Platinum PRS McCarty 594 Justin Jeske 2026-05-01 | Today's video is dedicated to John Mayer's Platinum Silver PRS McCarty 594, or what he calls "the Blowtorch". His modern replacement for vintage PAF sounds live with both his own band and Dead & Company, a guitar which he's said has the best neck humbucker he's ever played! A fan favourite whenever he plays Edge of Desire!
The Best Californication Solo John Frusciantes Ever Done Justin Jeske 2026-04-25 | In 2002 during the By The Way tour in Chile, John Frusciante gave what I think is the most incredible solo for Californication that he’s ever done! Solo Lesson - nikolagugoskiyoutu.be/VqVITscYvvk?si=jU1qjC7P-Gt-vLDn
Neural DSP Archetype John Mayer X Is Finally Coming To Quad Cortex! Justin Jeske 2026-04-22 | Neural DSP has provided an update as to what we can expect for future compatibility with multiple Archetypes, including Archetype John Mayer X for use on their devices such as the Quad Cortex in the upcoming CorOS 4.1.0 update! Full Neural DSP News Update:neuraldsp.com/quad-cortex-updates/quad-cortex-development-update-58
The Edges Joshua Tree Explorer Fetches Over Half A Million At The Jim Irsay Collection Auction Justin Jeske 2026-03-14 | A Gibson Explorer used by The Edge during the Joshua Tree Tour and later has been auctioned off as part of the insane Jim Irsay collection. A really cool piece of U2 history and one of The Edge’s most iconic guitarsThe Jim Irsay Collection Auction The Edge Gibson Explorer christies.com/en/lot/lot-6573409
John Mayers 1989 Razzberry Strat Plus Justin Jeske 2026-03-12 | The Fender Strat Plus is a new era of vintage guitar that has a lot of cool history behind it. From origins to some degree as a Jeff Beck prototype to a guitar that would help inspire other signature guitars from Jeff Beck and Eric Clatpon with the Lace Sensor Pickups. It makes sense that John Mayer would own at least one and have tested it out live a few times, most famously during Crossroads 2013's performance of Queen Of California.
Have I Tried Archetype John Mayer X, Do I Miss My Silver Sky, & New Gear On The Way | Q&A Ep. 5 Justin Jeske 2026-03-06 | In the return of the Q&A Series, I answer questions around John Mayer’s Box It Later pedal, if I’ve tried the Nerual DSP Archetype John Mayer X plugin, my favourite Jonny Buckland riff, and more! Cold Brew Chorus & Vibrato - Coffee Shop Pedalscoffeeshoppedals.com/products/cold-brew-chorus-vibrato
The 5 Newest Pedals To John Mayers Board Justin Jeske 2026-03-03 | In this video I review the 5 newest pedals that we've seen John Mayer have on one of his boards. As someone who's always experimenting with gear, John Mayer has a lot of staple pedals, but these are pedals worth looking into if they have peaked his curiosity! DELUXE61 AMP TREMOLO & DRIVEorigineffects.com/product/deluxe61VOX REAL MCCOY WAH LIMITED EDITIONvoxamps.com/en-xa/product/real-mccoy-wah-limited-edition-effects-pedalReel Dealuxe Tape Preamp and Vibratotemplodevices.com/products/reeldealuxeJHS Pedals ARTIFICIAL BLONDEjhspedals.info/collections/all-products/products/artificial-blondeKorg SDD-3000-PDLkorg.com/us/products/effects/sdd3000_pedal
When John Mayer Uses A Fender Jazzmaster Justin Jeske 2026-03-01 | Fender Jazzmasters are a guitar you wouldn't expect John Mayer to use, but we have seen him use a beautiful version of a Jazzmaster live in the mid 2010's on Jazz Alley TV. It's a guitar that I have gotten very interested in thanks to players like Ariel Posen and Chris Buck, and Mayer - with a Super Reverb and his usual overdrive pedals delivers some awesome tones!
5 DUMBLE AMPS?! John Mayers CONTINUUM Studio Rig Like Youve Never Seen Before Justin Jeske 2026-02-26 | Contiuum is arguably John Mayer's most legendary album, and we now have new never before seen shots as to the amp rig that John used in the studio to create tones like Slow Dancing In A Burning Room and Gravity. Multiple Dumble Amps, some of the earliest ones in Mayer's collection, Two Rocks, Fenders amps, and even some Marshalls were all in the studio helping to create this masterpiece of Mayer's career. Thanks to Neural DSP for sharing these photos with the world for us to all see and document! Neural DSP: What are the amps in Archetype: John Mayer X?youtube.com/watch?v=7BDa8Du4xL0&t=1sSweetwater: Iconic Guitar Tones – John Mayer’s “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room”sweetwater.com/insync/iconic-guitar-tones-john-mayer-slow-dancing-in-a-burning-room
John Mayers Use Of Strymon Pedals | Complete Guide Justin Jeske 2026-02-24 | Strymon is one of the pedal brands John Mayer has used the most over his career. In this video I go over every Strymon effect John Mayer has used throughout the years to get his legendary tone. Pedals include the Flint, Cloudburst, Volante, OB.1 Compressor, Timeline, and a lot more!Want to know how John Mayer uses the Strymon Flint and see his settings? Examples of the Volante with Dead and Company? Then this video is for you!
John Mayer’s New Silver Sky, New Amp Rig, & Pedalboard | John Mayer Solo 2026 Justin Jeske 2026-02-21 | John Mayer performed three Solo Tour shows in 2026, Mumbai, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi, and in this video I go over the gear changes that John had for these shows that differ from the main Solo Tour Rig. New guitars like a new Silver Sky, the return of the Two Rock John Mayer Signature, and updates to Mayer's Pedalboards as well!
John Mayer Teasing His Next Martin Signature Guitar... OMJM Cutaway? Justin Jeske 2026-02-16 | During the Solo Tour shows in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi in 2026, John Mayer teaser a Platinum Grey Burst Martin resembling his 20th anniversary signature OMJM, but this one is a new guitar featuring a cutaway much like the 000-14 Fret Famed Koa Cutaway Custom Shop Martin he has become very fond of. Is this a new Mayer Signature Martin we are seeing for the first time?
The Gear John Mayer Used For Drive With Ed Sheeran and Dave Grohl Justin Jeske 2026-02-09 | Today I breakdown the guitar, amp, and pedalboard John Mayer used for his performance of Drive with Ed Sheeran and Dave Grohl on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The rock and roll tones are new for Mayer, but using his Custom Charvel San Dimas and Soldano SLO-100 along with some new additions to his board, the tones were some of JM’s uniquest!
IT FINALLY HAPPENED! The Yamaha CHRIS BUCK SIGNATURE Revstar - RS02CB Justin Jeske 2026-01-22 | Namm 2026 has given us the highly anticipated Chris Buck Signature Yamaha Revstar! A guitar that so many fans have wanted is now available to order!Chris Buck Signature Revstar - RS02CB - Yamaha Guitarsusa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/el_guitars/rs02cb/index.html#product-tabsMy Signature Yamaha Revstar | Chris Buckyoutube.com/watch?v=P2_HlYrqVbk&list=RDP2_HlYrqVbk&start_radio=1
The WILD BLUE Limited Edition PRS Silver Sky Justin Jeske 2026-01-21 | PRS and John Mayer announce the new limited run Silver Sky "Wild Blue". Featuring a serene Wild Blue finish developed in the early days of the Silver Sky’s development, this PRS Silver Sky Limited Edition marks the first-ever iteration of the model to feature a matched and painted headstock. Silver Sky Wild Blue Limited Editionprsguitars.com/electrics/model/silver_sky_wild_blue_limited_edition_2026Grab the New Wild Blue Silver Sky for a Limited Time Only!prsguitars.com/blog/post/grab_the_new_wild_blue_silver_sky_for_a_limited_time_only
Two New Silver Sky Finishes For 2026: Mojave Brown Statin & Black Plum Satin Justin Jeske 2026-01-14 | PRS Guitars & John Mayer have unvieled two new finishes for the Silver Sky in 2026, Mojave Brown Satin and Black Plum Satin, both exclusive finishes to the Rosewood Silver Sky model. The Brown/Olive Silver Sky John Mayer was playing at the Grateful Dead 60th Shows now has a name, Mojave Brown!
John Mayer’s Best Solos, Insane Tones, & Gear Updates - The 2025 Highlights Justin Jeske 2025-12-27 | A highlight video compiling John Mayer's best tones, solos, and gear & pedalboard updates from 2025.
John Mayer Testing His Neural DSP Plugin With The 64 Strat - The Vibes Are Immaculate Justin Jeske 2025-12-19 | ...
NEURAL DSP ARCHETYPE: JOHN MAYER X - ITS HERE Justin Jeske 2025-12-17 | Neural DSP and John Mayer have partnered up to release the ultimate digital recreation of his sound, Archetype: John Mayer X. This Plugin contains Mayer's main amplifiers that he uses live and in the studio as well as the essential effects that have created the tones on numerous records and live performances. Archetype: John Mayer Xneuraldsp.com/plugins/archetype-john-mayer
Some Of The Coolest & Rarest Silver Sky’s Ever Made Justin Jeske 2025-12-16 | Some of John Mayer’s rarest Silver Sky’s were designed based on the colours Audemars Piguet used for the Royal Oak Offshore Diver in 2018. John made a pair of guitars for each colourway! At two in the world, each guitar is extremely rare and a very cool part of the history of the Silver Sky. Hodinkee: IntroducingThe Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver In New Colors For 2018hodinkee.com/articles/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-offshore-diver-2018-colors-introducing
Neural DSP Teaser ... John Mayer Two-Rock Plugin? Archetype John Mayer Justin Jeske 2025-12-14 | Neural DSP released a "SOON" teaser video showing the silhouette of an amp and cab... that may be the teaser of an upcoming Archetype John Mayer plugin. Neural DSP's Instagram post:instagram.com/p/DSPyArAjt2Y
Neural DSP Archetype... John Mayer? Justin Jeske 2025-12-11 | What would a Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer look like? With John Mayer teasing a plugin with all of his amps in it on "Life With John Mayer" SiriusXM Channel 14, the guitar world is speculating what this could mean and if there is a plugin on the way for players to get their hands on. Of all companies that John Mayer could hypothetically partner with, Neural DSP is one of the more likely options so let's explore what that could look like in this video!
John Mayer Designed Amp Plugins Are On The Way?! Justin Jeske 2025-12-07 | On "Life With John Mayer", John's SiriusXM Channel, while playing guitar he showcased a "new plugin of his amps" and mentioned that we will "hear more about it". Does this mean there is a possibility of an official John Mayer Amp Capture Plugin for Neural DSP, Fractal, etc users?Audio Clip Credit: Life With John Mayer- SirusXM Channel 14
John Mayer’s Solo F1 Afterparty Show Rig Review Justin Jeske 2025-12-01 | John Mayer recently performed at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Priz Aftershow, doing both a solo Electric and Acoustic performance. I’ll discuss his pedalboards, the guitars, and amp he used for this show!
John Mayer Livestream Archive: Guthrie Govan Signature Charvel Slow Dancing Jam - Periscope 2015 Justin Jeske 2025-11-28 | John Mayer Livestream Archive: A Periscople Livestream John did back in 2015, using a Guthrie Govan Signature Charvel, a guitar he seemed to enjoy using at home around this time.
