Solo Tone

Better Days (feat. John Mayer)

Zach Bryan

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Silver Sky (John Mayer signature model)

AmpPRS J-MOD 100

PickupsPRS 635JM single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Boss DM-101 Delay Machine

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Gear confirmed for John Mayer's solo section on 'Better Days (feat. John Mayer)' by Zach Bryan. PRS Silver Sky is confirmed via Equipboard for this performance. PRS J-MOD 100 is Mayer's main studio amp for this era; no evidence of alternate amp for this session.

Tone Character(10)

glassy and articulatewarm with subtle breakupsinging sustaindynamic and touch-sensitivepresent mids for claritysmooth expressive bendsambient but controlled reverbdelicate delay repeatsclear single-coil chimenot overly compressed

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique, including expressive bends, dynamic touch, and precise timing to match the delay repeats. While not technically extreme, it demands musicality and control.

Sources

John Mayer's Guitars, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard Boss DM-101 Delay Machine - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard Your guide to John Mayer's guitars and gear, era by era | Guitar World

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