Riff Tone
Belief
John Mayer
Guitarblues2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1964 or Custom Shop, as used on Continuum)
AmpTwo Rock Custom Reverb Signature (used on Continuum studio recordings)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (likely Big Dipper, stock on Mayer's Strats at the time)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMarshall Marshall Bluesbreaker
modulationRoger Linn (likely) Envelope Filter (likely Roger Linn AdrenaLinn III or similar)
Notes
Studio recording, 2006. Gear confirmed for Continuum era; pedal and amp choices inferred from multiple sources and Mayer's known rig for this album. Riff section (not solo).
Tone Character(10)
warm and glassypercussive and funkytouch-sensitiveslightly compressededge-of-breakupdynamic and responsivearticulate highstight low endsubtle envelope filter effectpresent mids
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, dynamic control, and precise muting to achieve the percussive, funky feel that defines the song.
Sources
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1964 or Custom Shop, as used on Continuum)
AmpTwo Rock Custom Reverb Signature (used on Continuum studio recordings)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (likely Big Dipper, stock on Mayer's Strats at the time)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveMarshall Marshall Bluesbreaker
modulationRoger Linn (likely) Envelope Filter (likely Roger Linn AdrenaLinn III or similar)
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2006. Gear confirmed for Continuum era; pedal and amp choices inferred from multiple sources and Mayer's known rig for this album. Riff section (not solo).
Tone Character(10)
warm and glassypercussive and funkytouch-sensitiveslightly compressededge-of-breakupdynamic and responsivearticulate highstight low endsubtle envelope filter effectpresent mids
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique, dynamic control, and precise muting to achieve the percussive, funky feel that defines the song.
Belief settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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