Belief (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007) settings for Fender Mustang GT40

Fender Mustang GT40 knobs

Gain

4

Bass

6

Mid

6.5

Treble

6.5

Reverb

1.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus to add a subtle modulation effect, enhancing the warmth and depth of your lead tone.
• Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of Mayer's playing.
• Experiment with expressive bends to capture the emotional quality of the solo.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang GT40 for Belief (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)?

Start from the Roy Blues preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Belief (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did John Mayer use on Belief (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)?

Guitar: Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster (with Brazilian rosewood fretboard, sanded neck). Amp: Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (John Mayer's main live amp for this era).

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.