Is John Mayer a better guitar player than Dave Matthews?

Fran · Unread post by **Fran** » Mon May 19, 2003 7:50 pm

i dont think so but he does have his own style of playing

DaveAddict · Unread post by **DaveAddict** » Tue May 20, 2003 12:02 pm

Hey guys, this is my first post on this forum, so yanno, don't hurt me too badly... :wink:

Well I think both John Mayer and Dave are a helluva lot better players than most people, so what does it matter? I mean, so one person thinks John's better, another thinks Dave's better: we're all entitled to our opinions. I just think it's silly that we're arguing, because they're both amazing at the guitar. Just my two cents.

DustyDave · Unread post by **DustyDave** » Tue May 20, 2003 1:29 pm

Welcome to the boards

Both are talented , no question about that , but what some people have tryed to show here is that Dave ain't the only one who can play the guitar , and some people tend to make it sound like he is the only one who can like he is some god , which he ain't ....

DaveKenneysBand · Unread post by **DaveKenneysBand** » Tue May 20, 2003 4:34 pm

Let me just end the argument right now. John Mayer may be a good guitar player. He may have really cool guitars. He may be able to play extremely difficult chords.

Dave Matthews is God. 'nuff said.

DustyDave · Unread post by **DustyDave** » Tue May 20, 2003 4:39 pm

DaveAddict · Unread post by **DaveAddict** » Tue May 20, 2003 5:11 pm

Oh I totally agree, I'm in love with Dave. But I also love John's stuff too. It just seems silly to argue something when they're both such great guitarists.

DustyDave · Unread post by **DustyDave** » Tue May 20, 2003 5:24 pm

DaveAddict wrote:Oh I totally agree, I'm in love with Dave.

In Dave or in his work ? :lol:

DaveAddict · Unread post by **DaveAddict** » Tue May 20, 2003 5:26 pm

Well I'd say both, but that would be wierd. Haha, dude, I'm in love with his music, his talent, and his awesome personality. I think he's great. And is that his wedding ring he wears around his neck during concerts? How adorable...

DustyDave · Unread post by **DustyDave** » Tue May 20, 2003 5:31 pm

lol i duno if its his wedding ring , i doubt it but i could be wrong :lol:

DaveAddict · Unread post by **DaveAddict** » Tue May 20, 2003 5:34 pm

Oh okay, coz I was just watching Folsom Field and you can see it around his neck towards the end of the concert. Well we'll just say it IS his wedding ring because thats cute.

DustyDave · Unread post by **DustyDave** » Tue May 20, 2003 5:52 pm

True lol , i haven't seen the Folsom Field DVD yet

DaveAddict · Unread post by **DaveAddict** » Tue May 20, 2003 6:09 pm

Oh, it's sweet, you should watch it. I heard Listener Supported was better, but Folsom Field is still good, it's getting me majorly pumped up for the concert. Hehe something like 44 days left? I think that's it

ihopeyoulockedthedoor · Unread post by **ihopeyoulockedthedoor** » Tue May 20, 2003 8:09 pm

ok....i wasn't going to reply to this, but why not????

ok, lets begin with the fact that mayer has his moments...especially on his studio recordings...but live?? i've seen some tv performances, and i know some die hard mayer fans (poor souls), and even they said he was horrible; making mistakes everywhere...the amazing thing about dave is not the songs, hell, none are that tough...but how he sounds perfect live, both solo and somehow with that diverse band....does this mean that dave is a better guitarist than mayer? probably not (sorry to say dave fans) but even i have had some amazing moments, and i caught a few of those on tape....the real point of all of this is that neither of them (although mayer is the one who is trying) is the greatest guitarist (listen to al dimeola or steve howe) but both have managed to make amazing careers playing their guitars....
hope that wasnt too much rambling, and im waiting for the backlash
later...

subotai · Unread post by **subotai** » Tue May 20, 2003 10:37 pm

Al Dimeloa. Friday Night In San Francisco. Oh yeah .....

DustyDave · Unread post by **DustyDave** » Wed May 21, 2003 8:29 am

ihopeyoulockedthedoor wrote:ok....i wasn't going to reply to this, but why not????

ok, lets begin with the fact that mayer has his moments...especially on his studio recordings...but live?? i've seen some tv performances, and i know some die hard mayer fans (poor souls), and even they said he was horrible; making mistakes everywhere...the amazing thing about dave is not the songs, hell, none are that tough...but how he sounds perfect live, both solo and somehow with that diverse band....does this mean that dave is a better guitarist than mayer? probably not (sorry to say dave fans) but even i have had some amazing moments, and i caught a few of those on tape....the real point of all of this is that neither of them (although mayer is the one who is trying) is the greatest guitarist (listen to al dimeola or steve howe) but both have managed to make amazing careers playing their guitars....
hope that wasnt too much rambling, and im waiting for the backlash
later...

Good points even though i haven't heard Mayer screw up live yet , i have heard Dave screw up though :lol:

But its all good , and this thread is becoming too long lol

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