Positive Grid Spark settings
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room settings for Positive Grid Spark
John Mayer · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the John Mayer "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark, set Gain 3.5, Master 6, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-11-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Positive Grid Spark knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
- Mod
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on · 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 the guitar volume at 7-8 for a balanced edge-of-breakup tone.
- Use a light touch on the strings for a more dynamic response.
The original rig
What John Mayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 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 are the best Positive Grid Spark settings for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Set Gain 3.5, Master 6, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Slow Dancing in a Burning Room?
Bridge pickup, 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 PRS SE Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on other amps
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- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 5
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on Fender Frontman 10G · 4
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on M-VAVE TANK-G · 4
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus · 4
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room on Fender Champion 20 · 3
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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.