John Mayer - Fender BLK1 - I Don't Need No Doctor

[blok31092]

the 4th position will always be my favorite. Especially with these pickups, as JM says the 4th position from heaven

[mgsdini95]

hey i am trying to recreate a black one strat, could you possible post up or send pictures of your strat and the parts especially the tuners? thanks

[YourVagIsMine]

@mgsdini95 lol, theres specs of the guitar all over the internet just google it if you really want to know, but as john said himself : piano black body, mint green pickguard and from what i can see myself aged pick up covers and knobs, big dipper pick ups and for the tuners im not sure which kind they are but they are gold with pearl tuning heads.

[omfg51]

this was the first mayer song i ever learned.... now I just can't stop!!!

[lukerobinsonmusic]

fuck you.

[TheTrexu]

i guess hes part of his dad is rich and will get him anything he wants club

[omfg51]

@TheTrexu Lol i know what you mean. My strat was a 2003 MIM strat. it was only 300 bucks cuz it was a sort of a dud guitar apparantly. I sanded the poly off, put a new neck in and some new pickups, fantastic guitar. about 800 bucks put into it. Never let anyone tell you a guitar is shitty, because you can make it as great as any signature.

[bikerszone22]

Proof hè still isnt John Mayer his tattoo are gone tuis guitar has been made when hè already had his tatto on his left arm , but still it could be his son Lol

[ixlikexscurvy]

where did you get all this money man

[Danklin24]

You're all correct about the 5 position. i tried it out.

[Danklin24]

you're missing a note when you pull off of 3/4 on the first go around.

[abrownye]

hah no one can copy mayer's tone for this song.

[MrRandom612]

i want that guitar... GIVE SOME INFO PLEASE :')

[ccowan85]

Seeing this video makes me miss my old Twin Reverb.. Thanks for making me wish I never sold it!

[kewoni]

Your guitar sounds amazing dude!!! I'd kill for that tone!! liked 5th position better btw

[bobspie4]

you really paid like $5,000 for that?

[Danklin24]

@bobspie4 No the masterbuilt ones cost that much, these are like 2 grand. 

[xXlGuitarfreaklXx]

4th would be better when he's using more open chords rather than single note licks(rhythm chords). 5th puts out a stronger output (blues licks). That's what i noticed out of my Eric Clapton strat.

[afiqfalif]

FIFTH ! John plays it on 5th position at the WTLI concert. SO ! I SAY 5TH !

[bzcrouse92]

why not try to make a guitar for urself? make ur own destiny, dont rely on others.

[Danklin24]

4th position sounds better. John said the black 1 has the "4th position from heaven"

[MrPetwor]

5th position, no question. I agree that how he played it, 4th sounded more clear, but with the right amount of gain and attack, 5th position would absolutely do the job better.

[Bluesguitarist55]

good shit. good clean sound. smooth. well played. and i want all your fenders...

[heliobluesrock]

Agree! Both are fine! But 4th seems better. 

[YoungNasteyman]

for all of you "this IS JOHN MAYER" guys....john has a sleeve tattoo on his left arm. your argument is invalid.

[DanielBeowulf]

In case anyone has not noticed, this one is John Mayer.

First, he tells him that the channel has never had a band. Do you really think a guy who plays so well has never been a band?!

Second, he has all those guitars that Fender John Mayer has to have these guitars all the guy has to have a lot of money, and he would not invest so much money if I had not the band or if there was already a musician.

Third, it has a lot of equipment.

Fourth, how it looks.

Conclusion, it is John Mayer.

[YoungNasteyman]

@DanielBeowulf you're wrong. john has a sleeve tattoo on his left arm. seminole clearly doesn't.

[guyinfuckinghat]

@DanielBeowulf i have alot of expensive gear and ive never had a band its not that uncommon.

[japasetelagoas]

@DanielBeowulf Never read so many bullshit.This guy has money,and knows how to play,thats all.

[DanielBeowulf]

@japasetelagoas I think that my comment caused a bit of controversy here. haha!

Well, at one point I really believed in the possibility that this guy was video of John Mayer himself, but when I posted this comment I no longer believed in this idea, because I also saw the video of him playing Crossroads .

I just wanted to see how a comment without much basis could influence on youtube, I think I just convinced no one huh?

At least caused some controversy. Haha!

[IALON]

no dislikes haha how awesome is that?

[Rian199]

4th, defs, good job man!

[sorenpg]

5th position...more aggressive sound which fits better for the song..

[gould0453]

4th and 5th both sound great, 4th position has a more bluesy type of tone but in my opinion i like 5th position

[markluptonjr]

every single one

[stockmarket101]

actually, if you watch the live in LA version...... he plays it in the fourth position... FUN FACT FOR JM FANS

[stockmarket101]

@stockmarket101 then switches to 5th for te solo

[samjad1]

Have a tab for this and i think it says to turn the amp up enough to where it's about to drive and then use the second position if i'm not mistaken....which i might very well be

[clapsting]

fouth !!! 

[acoustiqueapple]

Playing a telecaster, so I don't really care about positions O.o

[packernation12]

thumbs up if your 1 of 500 that own a Black1

[Ben80997]

@packernation12 Hahaha who can afford that now at days ?

[TreyDee45]

@packernation12 i did but sold mine. but i had to get another so i ordered a sunburst one

[saints11]

if you listen closely 5th is the better one...i though it was 4th at first but you should put just a little gain on it

[mupino]

4th !

[egibarata18]

I guess 5th position suits better to the song, especially knowing that he uses slight overdrive..

[Giorgigogaladze]

fifth

[BryanMorganMusic]

5th.  Responds a lot better to the overdrive he uses. Not to mention it's the position he uses on this song anyway.

[omfg51]

@BryanMorganMusic Actually he never uses an overdrive for this. In fact I don't think he ever uses and OD. I could easily be wrong, but I know most of the time he uses a Keeley Katana clean boost for leads. Fantastic little pedal.

[bluedagger46]

On your guitar, 4th, on mine its 5th :P I need some help though, in the main riff that roll thing you do with your index finger on the g string 1st fret, I cant get that to work properly. Any tips?

[WickyGirl]

4th position

[puchalaka]

dude upload neon man that be awesom

[nate891]

i thought for sure i'd say 4th... but i'm going with 5th. sounds best for that song.

[moneyfornothing13]

What do you mean with 4th en 5th position?

Sorry:P

[FreaquedeMusique]

@moneyfornothing13 the position the pickup selector is in

5th is neck

4th middle & neck

3rd is middle

and so on

[catchafeesh]

Just bought one of these, hopefully I do it justice like you do bro. STOKED.

[Leonardoo69]

i prefer the 4th,but if you add a bit of drive in 5th it will sound perfect

[BrendanKongGuitar]

I reckon 5th. It's clearer and less nasal and sounds closer to the actual song. Plus as @Keapen94 said earlier, you can see that he plays in 5th from Where the Light is.

[keapen94]

I'd disagree. It's definitely the 5th position because this song is meant to be more Jazzy and the 5th has a better bass response from what I'm hearing. Plus, I took a peek at the Where The Light is Dvd and you can see he plays that riff using the 5th pos. I know the 4th is definitely his signature sound from Gravity so i see where you guys are coming from.. but I'd say 5th.

[ogBIGGINS]

id say 4th bro. its got more of that twangy blues feel to it that suits it better.

[groenjip]

A little more distortion with 4th and it would be better

[ArnaudFTW]

I gotta go for the "in between" so sweet.

Looking forward to seeing more of ur stuff

[mupino]

I love the 4th position... alwais!!

you are the best

bye

[BinaryReaper]

The both sound amazing! Your playing is so dam smooth! :D Keep rocking!~

[EBB47]

4th

[henriquefs]

4th for sure. It sounds more like John.

Nice Black one! What's the next acquisition?

[Handellz]

I'm diggin the 4th more for this the 5th has too much bass 4 this song. The 4th has a bright enough sound 2 it. I think idk dude u have a good ear u probably know better than me

[Jackass96822]

U should try the 3rd position with that song. It sounds sick in that position.

[afiqfalif]

5th sounds more JAZZY. I prefer 5th :D

[romankok]

@seminole224 the slide which you do with two fingers.. i can't seem to figure out how to do so.. can you help me out a bit?

Sick guitar playing btw.. love it!

[kcpd2050]

4th

[shaqnave]

that's one insane guitar,and i say fourth as well although they both sound great!

[FreaquedeMusique]

this is the 12th time im watching this just cuz i wanna hear that guitar and hear you play that guitar..

[SeanCunnion1]

dude you're so awesome

[MrUnseenBucket]

Yeah, cause of WTLI i'd say 5th. All be it John's sig, it sounds much better 5th.

[postaflip7]

5th....It's what he uses on Where The Light Is; plus a little more pre amp gain, compressor and chorus

[KiaOraIsland]

They're both good, but I like 4th personally.

[ebmx66]

As much as I LOVE the 4th pos.... i thinking 5th sounds better here

[bikegerm]

It all depends... solo I like it as #4... But the real question is, Which one would fill the soundfield better with all of the tracks playing? Does #4 or #5 play better with others?

[mrpoere]

best cover

[lotr589]

fourth!

[ZKDanika]

4 !!!! But the 5th is cool too , depends on your taste .

[JoaoAndre001]

I think that the 5th position suits better for this song ;)

[NickBabcockMusic]

I have to say 5th.

[Beeeeeeenn]

John said in an interview about the BLK1 that: "it has the 4th pickup position from heaven." He also said thats the position for most of the songs played on the BLK1.

[Nicobouds]

5th, for sure !

[Nicobouds]

5th



[Svennebarn]

4th, no doubt

[JAJScrace]

4th every time

[sejtur]

4th! Leave the other one for WDYTIW! ;)

[alEE4l]

I finally own a guitar that you own as well, boy do I feel special :D.

[flingmate]

man you really are making me inspired!

[FreaquedeMusique]

I JIZZED ALL THE WAY WHEN I SAW THE HEADLINER IN MY SUBSCRIPTION BOX!

IM EVEN MORe JEALOUS THAN I ALREADY WAS!!

[yoj309]

I like 4th better.

[flammingcarrot]

At first I thought 5th was better... but after listening to it again... i'd say 4rth. 4rth has more snap to it.

[FreaquedeMusique]

@flammingcarrot john uses the fifth for this song and i think it does sounds better on this song, but overall i like the 4th more

[bondman00794]

4th!!!



[quilicimusic]

Sounds great man. I love mine.

Great playing!

[wolfteam000]

4th!

[Sidefreez]

I say 4th position! it sounds like it has more meat to it.

[jimmymickey]

+1 for 5th

[jsanchezpcr708]

5th is my choice... i guess 4th is too bright for my taste... dunno.... sounds good too

[Takistater]

4th all the way. It's Johns signature. But 5th sounds great too! Great job

[hermanshermits124124]

@Takistater Lol check the live video in LA, its definitely only neck pickup!!

[Takistater]

@hermanshermits124124 I didn't say it wasn't the neck pickup, I said this one sounds better.

[vintagesound29]

After one listen, I say fourth....but both are great!

[NXC78]

5th is my vote.

[MattWaldinger]

I'd probably sound good if I had a recording studio in my house

[GawdGood]

4th plus light overdrive is win.

[mysticalmoon111]

good god I have missed your videos. I like 5th for this song

[allurishshit]

5th

[thephamcookiemonster]

5th sounded better for the song. 4th sounds better for other songs.

[monopolyman35]

why u nevr show ur face

[chicophi235]

Normally I'm a huge fan of 4th position, but I think the 5th (neck only) sounds the best for this.

[baconstealer1]

pretty cool

[m4tth3]

I like 4th most

[tylerdwells]

add some dirt to that!

[kevlar1818]

first i guess...