John Mayer’s 2007 Fender Stratocaster John Mayer Signature “Continuum”

access_time First seen circa 2007

This is a guitar that was occasionally used during the Continuum tour. It is most likely just a regular John Mayer Signature Stratocaster with a custom finish, featuring the word “Continuum” written in sequence on top of the body, excluding the pickguard.

For the specifics behind the electronics and woods used on the guitar, refer to official Fender spec sheet – [John Mayer Signature Models Specs].

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access_time 2005

1963/64 Fender Stratocaster

John acquired this guitar sometime prior to the Continuum album (mid to late 2005), and used it on at least one song during the studio sessions (see quote below), but at the time of writing this, it is unknown which one in particular (if you happen to have any information regarding this, please be sure to get in contact). From then on, the guitar remained behind the scenes for the most part until just prior to […]

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 access_time 2003

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