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[Grodd87]

prince might be the most underrated guitarist ever

 

[nhindian1]

prince might be the most underrated guitarist ever

In terms of sheer underratedness goes, I'm pretty sure John Mayer wins that hands down.

 

[PSUMike]

In terms of sheer underratedness goes, I'm pretty sure John Mayer wins that hands down.

Most don't realize that Mayer's image and style is a product of his record label and not what he wanted to do. He wanted to be much harder but they saw a pretty face and wanted to capitalize on it. And he nailed Jennifer Love Hewitt so that alone makes him my idol.

 

[kbuzz1]

Most don't realize that Mayer's image and style is a product of his record label and not what he wanted to do.

His own fault either way.

 

[preluderl]

His image aside, he's an insanely talented guitarist.

 

[PSUMike]

His own fault either way.

Not arguing that but as a struggling musician, if one of your conditions to getting signed and making it is to change up your style, I don't think many would turn it down. It made him a lot of money and very famous.

 

[kbuzz1]

I appreciate all the bait fellas, but I think I need to stay away from this one...

 

[PSUMike]

I appreciate all the bait fellas, but I think I need to stay away from this one...

No bait. Let's here your thoughts. This is civil. I said before that I'm not a Prince fan per say but I respect his abilities as a musician. Same goes for Mayer. Not my speed but talented.

 

[nhindian1]

 

[preluderl]

I appreciate all the bait fellas, but I think I need to stay away from this one...

You can argue that John Mayer isn't crazy talented if you want, but you will be incorrect. Totally okay to dog on his douchey persona though.

 

[kbuzz1]

No bait. Let's here your thoughts. This is civil. I said before that I'm not a Prince fan per say but I respect his abilities as a musician. Same goes for Mayer. Not my speed but talented.

I'll try to keep it simple...how can any rich and famous musician be underrated, really? I mean he's on a stage with Clapton...so you know...people apparently think pretty highly of him.

When I think of underrated guitarists, I immediately think of like Joey Santiago or Johnny Marr, J Mascis...Doug Martsch ...people like that.

I don't know enough about John Mayer to say anything really. Dude bores me sober.

 

[preluderl]

I think maybe he meant underrated in the sense that the average person may not realize how talented a guitarist he is. They just hear about the women and hear the poppy ******** that's played on the radio. In that context, I agree.

 

[nhindian1]

I'll try to keep it simple...how can any rich and famous musician be underrated, really? I mean he's on a stage with Clapton...so you know...people apparently think pretty highly of him.

When I think of underrated guitarists, I immediately think of like Joey Santiago or Johnny Marr, J Mascis...Doug Martsch ...people like that.

I don't know enough about John Mayer to say anything really. Dude bores me sober.

Underrated in terms of his guitar skill. Most people hear John Mayer and instantly think of some pop musician that girls like. I'd be surprised if even a majority of people recognize how talented he is.

Like you said, it's partly because of his own fault and partly not. I don't really care either way, was just making a statement.

 

[PSUMike]

I'll try to keep it simple...how can any rich and famous musician be underrated, really? I mean he's on a stage with Clapton...so you know...people apparently think pretty highly of him.

When I think of underrated guitarists, I immediately think of like Joey Santiago or Johnny Marr, J Mascis...Doug Martsch ...people like that.

I don't know enough about John Mayer to say anything really. Dude bores me sober.

I think maybe he meant underrated in the sense that the average person may not realize how talented a guitarist he is. They just hear about the women and hear the poppy ******** that's played on the radio. In that context, I agree.

Pretty much this. They're known for things other than their musicianship.

 

[wyckydsceptre]

I'll try to keep it simple...how can any rich and famous musician be underrated, really? I mean he's on a stage with Clapton...so you know...people apparently think pretty highly of him.

When I think of underrated guitarists, I immediately think of like Joey Santiago or Johnny Marr, J Mascis...Doug Martsch ...people like that.

I don't know enough about John Mayer to say anything really. Dude bores me sober.

Joey Santiago FOR SURE. He was doing really crazy things on guitar and no one else at the time was doing. And it still sounds just as fresh today as it did 30 years ago.

NP: Surfer Rosa

 

[McMatt7]

I'll try to keep it simple...how can any rich and famous musician be underrated, really? I mean he's on a stage with Clapton...so you know...people apparently think pretty highly of him.

When I think of underrated guitarists, I immediately think of like Joey Santiago or Johnny Marr, J Mascis...Doug Martsch ...people like that.

I don't know enough about John Mayer to say anything really. Dude bores me sober.

Are you saying that there are way too many other great local guitar players on the shelf for you to worry about picking up old John Mayer? Cause if that's what youre saying i totes agree.

 

[kbuzz1]

Joey Santiago FOR SURE.

Dude, the riffage on Alec Eiffel is unparalleled. How anyone ever came up with those guitar parts still baffled me...

 

[troygreer]

I'll try to keep it simple...how can any rich and famous musician be underrated, really? I mean he's on a stage with Clapton...so you know...people apparently think pretty highly of him.

When I think of underrated guitarists, I immediately think of like Joey Santiago or Johnny Marr, J Mascis...Doug Martsch ...people like that.

I don't know enough about John Mayer to say anything really. Dude bores me sober.

To be fair Kbuzz, J Mascis had his own signature guitar from Fender so I wouldn't lump him in with the other two. - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-j-mascis-artist-series-jazzmaster-electric-guitar

As for Mayer, I would say he is a solid guitar player but fails to excite me beyond that. He chooses the schlock and the legacy that he has created and really, does it matter how good he is at guitar if he chooses not to play up to his ability?

 

[troygreer]

When talking about underrated guitar players I tend to think of guys who most people haven't heard of. I honestly think Prince was well respected for his guitar playing and it was a defining attribute.

 

[epicureIO]

Sorry to interrupt MovieTalk and GuitarTalk but I just got this in the mail today

Forgot all about it... in part because of Bourbon County

 

[troygreer]

Sorry to interrupt MovieTalk and GuitarTalk but I just got this in the mail today

Forgot all about it... in part because of Bourbon County

That is some fine looking toilet paper!

 

[epicureIO]

That is some fine looking toilet paper!

"Oh, look at me, I'm Troy, I'm so rich I only wipe my ass with t-shirts, uncashed checks, and postcards!"

 

[troygreer]

"Oh, look at me, I'm Troy, I'm so rich I only wipe my ass with t-shirts, uncashed checks, and postcards!"

They just dropped off a new phone book the other day as well.

Joking aside, that is pretty awesome little "thanks for being a customer" pkg

 

[tommyguz]

Jim Hendrix was underrated too.

 

[mertzhb15]

G fills of CBS at Urban Tap. No kids allowed. And a triple IPA....not sure that's a style.

Edit: kids ARE allowed

Can anyone verify if this is true and not just a growler joke?

 

[Grodd87]

Can anyone verify if this is true and not just a growler joke?

 

[brother rebus]

Is anyone at the urban tap?

 

[kbuzz1]

Is anyone at the urban tap?

Nah, just got my growler fill and bailed.

 

[Grodd87]

Nah, just got my growler fill and bailed.

Yea filled my growler with my kids riding my dog while I traded my MBP for a 4 pack of good vibes

 

[barflybastard]

Ben Affleck is the worst gutairist ever ever.