Riff Tone

Althea (Live at Folsom Field, Boulder, CO, 7/3/23)

Dead & Company

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Silver Sky (John Mayer signature, 2023 tour model)

AmpTwo Rock Custom Reverb Signature (2023 live rig)

PickupsPRS 635JM single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveKlon Klon Centaur (or Klon-style overdrive)

reverbStrymon Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb (reverb side)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Live performance at Folsom Field, Boulder, CO, July 3, 2023. Gear based on John Mayer's 2023 Dead & Company live rig for rhythm/riff sections. No direct source confirms pedalboard specifics for this exact show, but PRS Silver Sky and Two Rock Custom Reverb are consistent with Mayer's 2023 Dead & Company rig for 'Althea' riff sections.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateclean with a touch of breakupdynamic and percussive attackclear note separationslightly compressedtouch-sensitive responsewarm yet sparkling highsnot overly saturatedcrisp string definitionsubtle reverb ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to syncopated chord shapes, dynamic control for clean articulation, and subtle muting to maintain clarity in a live mix.

Sources

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