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He’s definitely someone who’s life is in his playing , amazing musician! Can play almost anything and he’s so humble and knows he can always improve and never brags about anything or has a ego. Love him
I have to agree, I have watched a lot of interviews and he just seems so low key. I will be meeting him at the end of this month 3/18. I also like that he doesn't drink, do drugs and only curses rarely, or when needed. I think he is a great role-model for kids that are just starting out.
I saw him with Rob zombie. I had seen pictures of him with all that cool makeup. How good did I think he would be? I didn't know. Well' He was fucking amazing. He seems like a cool guy. Want me to show you how I do it. No problem. That is total class!
I watch this guy and I'm not so much inspired to PLAY my guitar as much as I am inspired to THROW my guitar. Thank you John for making the Tele a shred machine. I only have eight Teles, John has like 4,287 of them.
This man just knows himself around a guitar, he breaks all "genre" barriers and just plays whatever the hell he wants and makes it amazing, He is a guitar god, and if you don't agree you don't know anything about the instrument and need to go sit in a corner..
I agree. I love John 5 and the way he pulls from all these different genres and can throw them back out however he wishes. Definitely knows his business. And he seems like a really nice guy too.
He's actually a great guitar teacher. if I can play what he's teaching in the video under 5 mins....They're just Emin triads...but he plays it stupid fast and clean.hahaha
I just found this dude 2 days ago and completely agree. I could tell by watching him jam on random guitars that he can mix styles exactly the way I need to learn.
I love seeing a guy playing a Telecaster. The most overlooked guitar, outside of Country. It's actually such a versatile instrument, as perfectly depicted here.
LOVE how he thinks and plays outside the box, I'de like to sit with him for a lesson. He forgot more than I'll ever know, very taseful under~rated player !!
Just saw him with The Creatures, and they were indeed amazing. And people are always saying that he is wasted playing simple riffs in the band(s) he is in, but I think they're missing a big part of what makes him special. He genuinely LOVES music and playing guitar. That is infectious. He is a serious student of music and a former session player and is capable of learning something new from every genre/style he plays. I think once you get to his level of technical prowess, too, you have a sort of built-in humility and willingness to keep an open mind about what you don't know, and a knowledge that music is not always how many notes you can play but about when not to play notes and about the spaces in between notes. Anyway, he's incredible and a wonderful showman.
I just love watching John go to work. I’d love to just learn some of the country and bluegrass stuff he throws in but I’m totally content to just sit in amazement watching him play.
"Open your eyes and open your ears to new styles" -- the best advice ever. For example, flamenco players are some excellent guitarists. Anyway, John 5 is a damn good guitarist and instructor
thanks so much john! I really appreciate you coming to Reno ( November 11 2015) your drummer and basist were amazing too. absoloutly mind blowing. when I grow up I want to be as talented as you are! P.S I was the little girl on(your) left of the stage. and the pick you gave me has your makeup on it... XD and I got the set list with your foot print on it YAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! AND a cd signed by you. please please please PLEASE come back again!!!!! thank you!
Dude ..... you’re one Sick Guitar player! And I am in awe ! And I am so disgusted with myself for quiting when I was nine , started on piano talked the folks into letting me try guitar , don’t know why , but after two lessons I quit . And the folks let me ! I am 53 now and doodle around , come to find out I’ve got a pretty good ear pick stuff up quick ! Oh yeah well maybe it was for the best ! Really enjoy your music and watching you play! I think I am safe to say you enjoy being aa musician !
I lost it when he was talking about the stuff people normally play at Guitar Center and just casually started playing Eruption. This dude is on another level, not gonna lie...
1:14 "and then i see these guitar players doing their thing" and he plays it like nothing happened. I was like "dude !". He walked past that like he didn`t do anything. I love this dude.
amazing guitarist. I would have enjoyed this more if the sight of his zippered vest scratching the back of the guitar didn't have me wincing through it
Insanely talented, humble, and kind.
J5 is the best guitarist alive.
I would agree and say that it's quite sad that (I bet) most people don't know who he is or how incredible he is.
Could not have said it better!
This guy is the shit. such an inspiring musician. his notes are so clean, not fussy, perfect. love his skills
I love how adding "the" to "shit" turns an insult to a compliment, english slang is crazy lol
This guy is way beyond any band that he ever been in
Go see him with the Creatures, your mind will be blown.
Rusty Hansen Yet no real hits on his own
correct
no one can "out-play" him .... un fuckin beleiveable
Face it. He's way beyond anybody.
He’s definitely someone who’s life is in his playing , amazing musician! Can play almost anything and he’s so humble and knows he can always improve and never brags about anything or has a ego. Love him
He comes across humble as, considering how epic he is.
I have to agree, I have watched a lot of interviews and he just seems so low key. I will be meeting him at the end of this month 3/18. I also like that he doesn't drink, do drugs and only curses rarely, or when needed. I think he is a great role-model for kids that are just starting out.
The guy I wish I could be more like a true standout gentleman.
I could watch him play and listen to his interviews forever. Just such a cool guy.
Hhh
"Hey this is John 5 and I'm going to make you feel terrible about your guitar abilities."
I also agree with this, but he is sooo nice about it, you just have to like the guy.
Will Carriker I dont feel terrible about my guitar abilities, just always more impressed with John 5's
Ken Russell that's the best way to look at it
Maybe if I did it for a living I'd feel that way.
I saw him with Rob zombie. I had seen pictures of him with all that cool makeup. How good did I think he would be? I didn't know. Well' He was fucking amazing. He seems like a cool guy. Want me to show you how I do it. No problem. That is total class!
I watch this guy and I'm not so much inspired to PLAY my guitar as much as I am inspired to THROW my guitar.
Thank you John for making the Tele a shred machine.
I only have eight Teles, John has like 4,287 of them.
Such a monster player, skilled, with soul and humility. How in the world is he not absolutely dominating the guitar scene.
This guy is straight up amazing. He can do everything on a guitar.
I've always felt John 5 would be amazing in Ozzy's band
I agree. It would really bring Ozzy's band to another level, but Gus G is still awesome.
+Snow Master I imagine John 5 playing the Planet Caravan solo for 10 fucking years...
Nah. Ozzy would probably attempt to share a dead bat with him.
ive been playing guitar for 20 years and this guy always blows my mind
I've been playing for over 40 years, and he blows me away too.
Iv been playing for 50 years and frankly I'm not impressed.
Nathan, Then you need more practice! Then you will impress! ;)
haha:)
John 5 is a legend.
He looks so excited while playing, that's great 😂 big inspiration for me
This man just knows himself around a guitar, he breaks all "genre" barriers and just plays whatever the hell he wants and makes it amazing, He is a guitar god, and if you don't agree you don't know anything about the instrument and need to go sit in a corner..
I agree. I love John 5 and the way he pulls from all these different genres and can throw them back out however he wishes. Definitely knows his business. And he seems like a really nice guy too.
He's actually a great guitar teacher. if I can play what he's teaching in the video under 5 mins....They're just Emin triads...but he plays it stupid fast and clean.hahaha
CORRECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i agree but i will sit in the corner anyway
I just found this dude 2 days ago and completely agree. I could tell by watching him jam on random guitars that he can mix styles exactly the way I need to learn.
the more I see from John the more I like him.....not just an amazing musician he is an amazing person
John 5 is just so incredibly good. He has a great imagination and writes to fit what is in his head. Possibly the next mega player
As of 2017, he's a living legend and still getting better.
I'll never be able to do this. But I love watching. Thanks for sharing.
This guy is more than just a shredder. He is great.
An amazing, versatile player!
John 5 looks like Will Ferrell trying to look like John 5.
+Panama Jack Damn you, I'll never be able to look at John the same way again!
+Thison Hahaha I agree!
+Panama Jack Man I'll never forget your comment. hahahahahahaha
+Panama Jack haha that's excactly what i was thinking!
+Panama Jack Can i give you a hug or some kind of slighty warmed muffin? Just for your great comment.
I can't believe how talented this young dude is. This as much a performance art video as it is educational!! Thanks!
Great guitarist and he's a real nice guy.
John 5 kinda looks like Mugatu from Zoolander..
John "so you thought you were good at guitar" 5
I love that he's so good at, and fully appreciates Shredding, Country, Jazz, Swing, Blues, etc. Seems like a really cool guy also.
I love seeing a guy playing a Telecaster. The most overlooked guitar, outside of Country. It's actually such a versatile instrument, as perfectly depicted here.
LOVE how he thinks and plays outside the box, I'de like to sit with him for a lesson. He forgot more than I'll ever know, very taseful under~rated player !!
I wish I could keep up! It's just fun to watch a great guitarist play! 🎸
Awesome lesson!!! I love the "I'll see if I can do it with the clean tone" as you just do it flawlessly!!
All around amazing guitarist. Better than any band he's been in. Like all great guitarists
yeeeeeeeah....I'll just work on that one in my spare time.
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Ofc I do practice licks and apply theory not just random mumbo jumbo I come up with
Just saw him with The Creatures, and they were indeed amazing. And people are always saying that he is wasted playing simple riffs in the band(s) he is in, but I think they're missing a big part of what makes him special. He genuinely LOVES music and playing guitar. That is infectious. He is a serious student of music and a former session player and is capable of learning something new from every genre/style he plays. I think once you get to his level of technical prowess, too, you have a sort of built-in humility and willingness to keep an open mind about what you don't know, and a knowledge that music is not always how many notes you can play but about when not to play notes and about the spaces in between notes. Anyway, he's incredible and a wonderful showman.
I just love watching John go to work. I’d love to just learn some of the country and bluegrass stuff he throws in but I’m totally content to just sit in amazement watching him play.
"Open your eyes and open your ears to new styles" -- the best advice ever. For example, flamenco players are some excellent guitarists.
Anyway, John 5 is a damn good guitarist and instructor
He never ceases to amaze me
Such composure when playing, so good
I like his teaching. Never heard of this guy, but glad to know of him now .
Very versatile player.
John 5....one of the greatest.. ever!!
Thanks John. I love your music.
I love this dudes style of playing. He makes it look so easy.
Yeah, sorta like how Keith Emerson made piano playing look easy.
John 5 is "scary good".
MUGATU Rocking the new range...DERELICTE
MAGNUM!!!!!
I'll just watch and listen to you play it !♡
Thank you J-5!
Just perfect ! I
thinking out of the pocket luv it !
I fucking love this guy! So humble, nice and an AMAZING PLAYER!
HE IS AN ARTISTE ! ! ! Amazing Guitar Science !
Beautiful fire place!!!!
Class act. Fantastic player.
pure genius this dude!
John is my inspiriation,because of him,i play guitar !
Outstanding player
I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want your guitar dude!! Seems like it knows how to do everything by itself!!!
John 5 Exclusive Guitar world Lesson !
Loving the instructional videos
thanks so much john! I really appreciate you coming to Reno ( November 11 2015) your drummer and basist were amazing too. absoloutly mind blowing. when I grow up I want to be as talented as you are! P.S I was the little girl on(your) left of the stage. and the pick you gave me has your makeup on it... XD and I got the set list with your foot print on it YAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! AND a cd signed by you. please please please PLEASE come back again!!!!! thank you!
This man is a musical genius.
This guy is humble, refreshing
sounds great!
such precision and care. his tone is so juicy i love it
John 5 is probably the best guitarist there is because what he can do, he's mastered several different types of music.
Dude ..... you’re one Sick Guitar player! And I am in awe ! And I am so disgusted with myself for quiting when I was nine , started on piano talked the folks into letting me try guitar , don’t know why , but after two lessons I quit . And the folks let me ! I am 53 now and doodle around , come to find out I’ve got a pretty good ear pick stuff up quick ! Oh yeah well maybe it was for the best ! Really enjoy your music and watching you play! I think I am safe to say you enjoy being aa musician !
totally dig it
That harmonic on the intro! Wtf how do I do that! It was amazing
THANK YOU MR JOHN 5 !
My favorite guitar player
Thank you for sharing what you what you showed Paul Gilbert in a private lesson.
Thats the first time Ive seen a harmonic played via the headstock was pretty badass!
Mad skills!!!
always informative, always sober, always humble, always creative as fuck. plus he has a collection of teles that would make anyone envious.
i like how he's actually explaining what he is playing as supposed to the people who say now i'm going to play it "slow" and nothing more.
Absolutely ridiculous. And yet so epic.
Woow hes amazing!
Cool guy with great chops.
What a nice guy. John 5 is cool.
I lost it when he was talking about the stuff people normally play at Guitar Center and just casually started playing Eruption. This dude is on another level, not gonna lie...
I love john 5 this is kick azzzzz
John 5 is such a beast guitarist.
wow! brilliant!
1:14 "and then i see these guitar players doing their thing" and he plays it like nothing happened. I was like "dude !". He walked past that like he didn`t do anything. I love this dude.
he's awesome !^^
amazing guitarist. I would have enjoyed this more if the sight of his zippered vest scratching the back of the guitar didn't have me wincing through it
Great guitarist and a really nice guy.
MAD Skills
Wow, this is pretty damn awesome.
VERY GOOD !
Nice, makes me want to practice
YOU ~ ROCK ! !
He seems to be a great teacher!!
Awesome
OOOoooo .....freaking awesome :D
Great example!
Unique player here. Kudos
Dope!
I have a John 5 patch on my denim vest and I am so fukken proud of it!!!
Love the birds in the back 🛒
I want that all black tele guitar now!!