Fender Bassbreaker 007 settings
Who Did You Think I Was (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007) settings for Fender Bassbreaker 007
John Mayer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the John Mayer "Who Did You Think I Was (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)" riff tone on a Fender Bassbreaker 007, set Gain 4.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Treble boost 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-08-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Bassbreaker 007 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Treble boost
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on percussive strumming for a funky rhythm feel.
- Use a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the notes.
- Experiment with palm muting to add dynamics to the riff.
The original rig
What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Bassbreaker 007 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (John Mayer Signature or Custom Shop, mid-2000s, likely with Big Dipper pickups)
- Amp
- Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (early/mid-2000s model, live rig)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Who Did You Think I Was (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007) 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 Bassbreaker 007 settings for Who Did You Think I Was (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)?
Set Gain 4.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Treble boost 0.
Which pickup should I use for Who Did You Think I Was (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did John Mayer use on Who Did You Think I Was (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (John Mayer Signature or Custom Shop, mid-2000s, likely with Big Dipper pickups). Amp: Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (early/mid-2000s model, live rig).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. 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 Bassbreaker 007
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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.