Riff Tone

Belief (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)

John Mayer

Guitarblues2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster

AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature

PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil Stratocaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveKlon Klon Centaur

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Live performance at Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, December 2007 (Where the Light Is). Gear confirmed for this specific live recording. No explicit amp settings found; settings estimated based on era, genre, and amp type.

Tone Character(10)

warm and glassytouch-sensitiveslightly compresseddynamic and percussiveclear note separationmild breakuparticulate highstight low endfunky rhythmic attacksubtle ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated funk rhythm, dynamic touch sensitivity, and clean chord voicings with muting. While not technically advanced, it demands strong groove and articulation.

Sources

Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live In Los Angeles Recreating John Mayer's Continuum: Key Lessons Learned

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