Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X settings
Belief settings for Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X
John Mayer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the John Mayer "Belief" solo tone on a Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X, select the Signature 83 preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Reverb 1.5. 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 2026-11-05
- Preset / mode
- Signature 83
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Three in one gain
- 0
- Three in one output
- 0
- Signature 83 eq switch
- 1
- Three in one room send
- 0
- Headroom hero mid switch
- 1
- Signature 83 bright switch
- 1
- Three in one signature 83 level
- 0
- Three in one headroom hero level
- 0
- Three in one smooth operator level
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth and space to your solo.
- Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics; pick lightly for softer notes and harder for more pronounced attacks.
- Experiment with your volume knob to find the sweet spot for clarity and sustain.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-05
- Preset / mode
- Signature 83
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Signature 83 eq switch
- 0
- Headroom hero mid switch
- 0
- Signature 83 bright switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use a percussive picking style to enhance the funky rhythm.
- Experiment with dynamics by varying your picking strength for touch-sensitive response.
- Incorporate subtle muting techniques to maintain tightness in the low end.
The original rig
What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely John Mayer Signature or Custom Shop, 2006 Continuum era)
- Amp
- Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (primary studio amp for Continuum era)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Belief 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 Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X for Belief?
Start from the Signature 83 preset, then set Gain 3.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Belief?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did John Mayer use on Belief?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely John Mayer Signature or Custom Shop, 2006 Continuum era). Amp: Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (primary studio amp for Continuum 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.
Belief on other amps
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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.