Who is a better guitarist? Jack Johnson or John Mayer?

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Who is a better guitarist? Jack Johnson or John Mayer?

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What do you guys think?
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oh crap not another thread like this again...
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Why not discuss it? If you can't beat Dave, why not figure out who is the next best? Personally, I think Jack is better.
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Post by The Man of The Hour »

Mayer, he knows more theory, he is faster, and he has more complex rhythms....but it really doesn't matter..
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I wish I could play more Jack Johnson and John Mayer....but I haev tought myself guitar playing almost all Dave, so it seems difficult, lol. Time and practice will make it easier :)
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THis isn't even a contest. JM by far. I hate JM and I love JJ, but all he does is play barre chords, I don't think he has written a song without the smae 5 chords in them. JM is much better.
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Post by GuitarGuy610 »

LOL, that’s pretty true....but he has those cool licks...and there’s something about his sound, even though it can seem repetitive. JM does vary chords more.
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Post by m98ter »

Mayer (even though I like JJ better), but why is this in Dave's Guitar Discussion?
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Good point.
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Mayer is definitely a better guitarist, more learned in theory and all that, just watch him play "Neon". However, I also like Jack JOhnson a hell of a lot more.
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Post by GuitarGuy610 »

I've never seen John Mayer play...are there concert videos/DVDs circulating?
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Yeah jump on Kazaa or something and download a few videos , " Neon " is one of the very cool ones
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Post by ihopeyoulockedthedoor »

lets end it.....mayer or al dimeola?

this one shouldnt even be close....
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Post by GuitarGuy610 »

:?

you could make a new topic for that. this thread was Jack Johnson or John Mayer in case you didn't notice.
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