In Repair
John Mayer, 2006. Solo by John Mayer.
In Repair is a slow soul-blues ballad from Continuum, and John Mayer's solo shows his debt to Stevie Ray Vaughan and B.B. King. His phrasing is patient and vocal, with sweet bends, quick blues flourishes and plenty of space between lines. The Stratocaster tone is warm and clear, letting his touch come through. Mayer's playing here helped reestablish him as a serious guitarist rather than just a pop singer. The solo builds gradually, following the song's emotional arc. Listen for the way he uses call-and-response within his own solo, playing a phrase and then answering it, as though holding a conversation with himself.
In Repair by John Mayer is featured in our Blues (#24), Pop (#24) lists. The solo is played by John Mayer and the song was released in 2006.
In our lists
- The 25 Greatest Blues Guitar Solos — #24
- The 25 Greatest Pop Guitar Solos — #24
- Best of the 21st Century — #18
Sources
Who played the guitar solo on In Repair?
John Mayer played the solo on John Mayer's In Repair (2006).
What guitar was used on the In Repair solo?
A fender stratocaster, according to widely reported accounts.