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John Mayer Praises Chris Buck's Guitar Skills
John Mayer calls Chris Buck's guitar bending 'curving the bullet' in a Guitar World interview.
In brief
John Mayer calls Chris Buck's guitar bending 'curving the bullet' in a Guitar World interview. John Mayer praised Chris Buck's guitar technique as 'curving the bullet' in a Guitar World interview. Originally reported by Guitar World.
John Mayer's Favorite Guitar Player
John Mayer praised Chris Buck as 'freaking phenomenal' in a Guitar World interview.
“He's great. He's freaking phenomenal. The guy's bending? He's curving the bullet.”
Chris Buck's Guitar Technique
Buck bends guitar strings beyond fretboard physics, creating a circular sound effect.
“They bend a little bit, but ultimately, you have six vertical lines and 22 horizontal lines.”
Mayer's Comparison to Bill Evans
Mayer compared Buck's guitar technique to Bill Evans' piano playing, both bending physics.
“Bill Evans played the piano as if you never saw a piano before.”
Slash's Support for Chris Buck
Slash helped Cardinal Black solve visa issues for their US tour after praising Buck's guitar skills.
Mayer's Other Guitar Influences
Mayer also praised Marcus King, Improvement Movement, Bill Frisell, and other guitarists.
At a glance
John Mayer praised Chris Buck's guitar technique as 'curving the bullet' in a Guitar World interview.
