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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
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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.

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