# John Mayer Inducts Paul Reed Smith

> John Mayer inducts Paul Reed Smith into Guitar Center RockWalk of Fame.
- Title: John Mayer Inducts Paul Reed Smith · Guitar World | Shortify
- Summary: John Mayer inducts Paul Reed Smith into Guitar Center RockWalk of Fame. john mayer, paul reed smith, guitar center · reported by Guitar World.
- Keywords: john mayer, paul reed smith, guitar center, rockwalk of fame, eric clapton, crossroads festival, silver sky guitar, fender strat, John, Mayer, Inducts, Paul
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/john-mayer-inducts-paul-reed-smith-into-guitar-center-rockwalk-of-fame
- Published: 2026-09-29T09:51:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john mayer, paul reed smith, guitar center, rockwalk of fame, eric clapton, crossroads festival, silver sky guitar, fender strat
## 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.
## Key takeaway

John Mayer inducts Paul Reed Smith into Guitar Center RockWalk of Fame after praising his guitar innovations and impact on the industry.