Fender Champion 20 settings
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room settings for Fender Champion 20
John Mayer · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" riff tone on a Fender Champion 20, select the Tweed Deluxe preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Player II Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-24
- Preset / mode
- Tweed Deluxe
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Fender Champion 20 knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 5.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level for added depth.
- Adjust your picking strength to achieve dynamic response and touch sensitivity.
- Experiment with your tone knob to find the sweet spot for chimey highs.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-01-07
- Preset / mode
- Tweed Deluxe
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Fender Champion 20 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Focus on expressive phrasing with bends and vibrato.
- Use light palm muting to enhance sustain and dynamics.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for added warmth and nuance.
The original rig
What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion 20 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 preset should I use on the Fender Champion 20 for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Start from the Tweed Deluxe preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.
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 Player II Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on other amps
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Popular songs on the Fender Champion 20
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.