Belief (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007) settings for Positive Grid Spark

Positive Grid Spark knobs

Gain

4

Bass

6

Mid

6.5

Treble

6

Presence

5

Reverb

1.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 4.5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Engage the chorus effect subtly to add depth and warmth to your lead lines.
• Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the touch-sensitive lead tone characteristic of Mayer's playing.

Positive Grid Spark knobs

Gain

4

Bass

6

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

5

Reverb

0.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 4

Playing tips

• Use a light touch for dynamic picking to capture the touch-sensitive edge-of-breakup tone.
• Incorporate percussive strumming to achieve the funky rhythm characteristic of the riff.
• Experiment with slight palm muting to enhance note separation and clarity.

What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark for Belief (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)?

Start from the Blues Drive preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Belief (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)?

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

What gear did John Mayer use on Belief (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)?

Guitar: Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster (with Brazilian rosewood fretboard, sanded neck). Amp: Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (John Mayer's main live amp for this era).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.