Black Magic Woman settings for Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X

Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X knobs

Gain

6

Bass

6

Mid

5

Treble

6

Presence

6

Reverb

1.5

Signature 83 eq switch

1

Headroom hero mid switch

1

Signature 83 bright switch

1

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Focus on fluid legato phrasing to achieve the smooth, violin-like lead tone.
• Experiment with touch-sensitive dynamics by varying your attack on the strings.

What preset should I use on the Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X for Black Magic Woman?

Start from the Signature 83 preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Black Magic Woman?

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

What gear did Santana use on Black Magic Woman?

Guitar: 1968 Gibson SG Special. Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, cranked).

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.