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John Mayer plays Eddie Van Halen guitar at Soundstage of Hope
John Mayer performs Eddie Van Halen's signature guitar at Soundstage of Hope benefit concert.
In brief
John Mayer performs Eddie Van Halen's signature guitar at Soundstage of Hope benefit concert. John Mayer played Eddie Van Halen's 1991 Music Man signature guitar at Soundstage of Hope benefit concert. Originally reported by Guitar World.
John Mayer's guitar tribute
John Mayer played Eddie Van Halen's 1991 Music Man signature guitar at Soundstage of Hope benefit concert.
“at the age of 13, i bought a guitar world with eddie van halen on the cover and fell in love with his signature model”
Mayer's guitar details
Mayer used a purple 1990s Music Man signature guitar with flame maple top and jcm monogram headstock.
Guitar origin story
Mayer bought Guitar World magazine with Eddie Van Halen on cover at age 13 in 1991.
“23 years later i reached out to ernie ball /music man and asked if they could make my childhood dream come to life by building one more of these long-discontinued guitars”
Performance details
Mayer covered The Kinks' You Really Got Me with screaming leads and phaser warping.
Guitar significance
Mayer called the guitar his 'dream machine' from childhood to present.
“the dream machine i can't begin to describe the joy”
Event context
Mayer performed at Soundstage of Hope benefit concert in los angeles on october 10.
What matters most
John Mayer played Eddie Van Halen's 1991 Music Man signature guitar at Soundstage of Hope benefit concert.
