Slow Dancing in a Burning Room settings for Fender Champion 25

Fender Champion 25 knobs

Gain

3.5

Bass

5

Treble

6

Fx level

5

Fx select

2

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 5.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of Mayer's style.
• Focus on smooth transitions between notes to maintain the glassy, compressed sound.

Fender Champion 25 knobs

Gain

4

Bass

5

Treble

6

Fx level

6

Fx select

2

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 4.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Adjust your picking dynamics to achieve touch-sensitive breakup and clear note separation.
• Focus on phrasing to create vocal-like lead lines, emphasizing the smooth, glassy highs.

What preset should I use on the Fender Champion 25 for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Start from the Fender Overdrive preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Fx level 5, Fx select 2.

Which pickup should I use for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?

Bridge pickup, 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 Squier Mustang. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.