Fender Mustang Micro settings
Edge of Desire settings for Fender Mustang Micro
John Mayer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the John Mayer "Edge of Desire" solo tone on a Fender Mustang Micro, set Gain 5, Volume 7, Modify 5, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-12
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang Micro knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Volume
- 7
- Modify
- 5
- Eq tilt
- 2
- Fx type
- 1
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- 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.
- Set the reverb to a moderate level to add depth and ambiance to your solo.
- Play with a light touch to achieve the dynamic response and touch-sensitive breakup characteristic of Mayer's style.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-12
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang Micro knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Volume
- 6
- Modify
- 0
- Eq tilt
- 2
- Fx type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- 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.
- Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain the touch-sensitive response characteristic of Mayer's style.
- Experiment with the volume knob on your guitar to find the sweet spot for edge-of-breakup tones.
The original rig
What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang Micro actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1964 or Custom Shop, as used by Mayer in this era)
- Amp
- Two Rock Custom Reverb Signature (studio recording, 2009 era)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Edge of Desire 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 Mustang Micro settings for Edge of Desire?
Set Gain 5, Volume 7, Modify 5, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 1.
Which pickup should I use for Edge of Desire?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did John Mayer use on Edge of Desire?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1964 or Custom Shop, as used by Mayer in this era). Amp: Two Rock Custom Reverb Signature (studio recording, 2009 era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Edge of Desire on other amps
Popular songs on the Fender Mustang Micro
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Creep · Radiohead
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
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.