Blackstar Debut 50R settings
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room settings for Blackstar Debut 50R
John Mayer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" riff tone on a Blackstar Debut 50R, set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Isf 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-24
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Blackstar Debut 50R knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Isf
- 5
- Power reduction
- 0
- Clean bright switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 5.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Experiment with your picking strength to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of Mayer's playing.
- Keep your guitar volume around 7-8 to maintain the edge-of-breakup tone.
The original rig
What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Debut 50R 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 Blackstar Debut 50R settings for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Isf 5.
Which pickup should I use for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Bridge + Middle, 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 Fender Stratocaster. 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.