Gravity settings for Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X

Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X knobs

Gain

4

Bass

6

Mid

5

Treble

6

Presence

5

Reverb

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) · 5

Playing tips

• Use fingerstyle to maintain touch-sensitive dynamics.
• Adjust your picking intensity to control the sustain and edge of the notes.
• Incorporate subtle volume swells for expressive playing.

Amp block

Drive

4

Master

7

Bass

5.5

Mid

6

Treble

5.5

Presence

5

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveScream 808 (TS808)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
2. 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 5 · Decay 5
3. 3compressionCompressorLevel 7 · Sustain 6

Playing tips

• Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics; play lightly for cleaner notes and harder for more drive.
• Use fingerstyle for a warmer, rounder tone, enhancing the singing sustain.
• Experiment with picking strength to achieve clear note separation and smooth, glassy highs.

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

Start from the Signature 83 preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 5.

Which pickup should I use for Gravity?

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

What gear did John Mayer use on Gravity?

Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely John Mayer Signature or 1964 Stratocaster, as used on Continuum studio recording). Amp: Two Rock Custom Reverb Signature and Dumble Overdrive Special (both blended in studio).

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.