Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings
Bold as Love settings for Fender '65 Twin Reverb
John Mayer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the John Mayer "Bold as Love" riff tone on a Fender '65 Twin Reverb, set Gain 3.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Bright switch 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-6 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series SSS · updated 2026-06-12
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-6 · Volume 7-8
Fender '65 Twin Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
- Bright switch
- 1
- Vibrato speed
- 0
- Vibrato intensity
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 4 for a spacious feel.
- Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a warmer, more expressive tone.
The original rig
What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Twin Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely John Mayer Signature or Custom Shop, as used on 'Where the Light Is')
- Amp
- Two Rock Custom Reverb Signature (studio), Dumble Overdrive Special (possible, but less likely for riff), Fender Deluxe Reverb (possible live alternative)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Bold as Love 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 Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings for Bold as Love?
Set Gain 3.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Bright switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Bold as Love?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 5-6 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did John Mayer use on Bold as Love?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely John Mayer Signature or Custom Shop, as used on 'Where the Light Is'). Amp: Two Rock Custom Reverb Signature (studio), Dumble Overdrive Special (possible, but less likely for riff), Fender Deluxe Reverb (possible live alternative).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series SSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Fender '65 Twin Reverb
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Hotel California · Eagles
- 午夜猶明 · Who Cares Band & Üne SONG
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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.