Induction Ceremony

John Mayer inducts Paul Reed Smith into Guitar Center RockWalk of Fame.

Mayer's Tribute

Mayer speaks for artists like Santana and Neal Schon who share love for guitar.

“i speak on behalf of the artists that pre-date my 10-year relationship with paul reed smith”

Smith's Reaction

Paul cries every time he talks about guitar building.

“every time you talk, i cry”

Industry Impact

Paul reed smith's guitars moved electric guitar industry forward.

“he has spent his life questioning every assumption about how a guitar should sound”

Guitar Center CEO

Guitar center ceo calls smith's work revolutionary for the industry.

“he has spent his life questioning every assumption about how a guitar should sound”

Next Steps

Guitar center tests new in-house guitar builds for players.