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Fender Blues Junior settings

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room settings for Fender Blues Junior

John Mayer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" riff tone on a Fender Blues Junior, set Gain 3.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. 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 2026-10-25

Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8

Fender Blues Junior knobs

Gain
3.5
Volume
6
Master
5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
6
Reverb
1
Fat switch
1

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on · 1

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 FAT switch on your amp to enhance midrange frequencies and add sustain.
  • Experiment with your picking dynamics to achieve a touch-sensitive response similar to Mayer's playing.

The original rig

What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Blues Junior 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
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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 Blues Junior settings for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Set Gain 3.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.

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.