Assassin
John Mayer, 2009, from Battle Studies. Solo by John Mayer.
A brooding track whose dark, sustaining lead lines and outro solo carry more emotional weight than the lyric alone.
Assassin by John Mayer is #13 in our ranking of the best John Mayer guitar solos. The solo is played by John Mayer and the song was released in 2009.
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Who played the guitar solo on Assassin?
John Mayer played the solo on John Mayer's Assassin (2009).
What guitar was used on the Assassin solo?
A fender stratocaster, according to widely reported accounts.