M-VAVE TANK-G settings
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room settings for M-VAVE TANK-G
John Mayer · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" riff tone on a M-VAVE TANK-G, select the Based on VOX AC30HW Normal preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Noise gate 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a RJ Basic Skycaster HSS · updated 2026-07-29
- Preset / mode
- Based on VOX AC30HW Normal
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
M-VAVE TANK-G knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
- Noise gate
- 1
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 allow the amp to respond with touch sensitivity.
- Experiment with your guitar's volume knob 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 M-VAVE TANK-G 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 M-VAVE TANK-G for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Start from the Based on VOX AC30HW Normal preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1, Noise gate 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 RJ Basic Skycaster HSS. 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.