Archetype: Petrucci settings
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room settings for Archetype: Petrucci
John Mayer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" riff tone on a Archetype: Petrucci, set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Archetype: Petrucci knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 4 for added depth.
- Play with a light touch to maintain the glassy, compressed tone.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the subtle breakup on harder attacks.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-13
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Archetype: Petrucci knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the lead mode on your amp for added sustain and harmonic richness.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the touch-sensitive breakup characteristic of Mayer's tone.
The original rig
What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Archetype: Petrucci actually has.
- Guitar
- 2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster
- Amp
- Dumble Overdrive Special (main), Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (possible blend), Fender Deluxe (possible overdub)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Slow Dancing in a Burning Room adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts John Mayer's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Archetype: Petrucci settings for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did John Mayer use on Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Guitar: 2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster. Amp: Dumble Overdrive Special (main), Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (possible blend), Fender Deluxe (possible overdub).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.