Solo Tone

Covered In Rain (Live In Birmingham)

John Mayer

Guitarblues2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely John Mayer Signature or Custom Shop, 2000s spec)

AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (early 2000s, likely v1 or v2)

PickupsFender Custom Shop 'Big Dipper' single coils

Amp Settings

gain5

bass7

mid7

treble6

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Analogman ARDX20 or Boss DD-3)

Notes

Live performance, Birmingham, 2000s era. Gear inferred from Mayer's documented live rig for this tour and era; no direct source for this specific show, but consistent with all available evidence for 'Covered In Rain' live solos.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintouch-sensitive and dynamicsmooth overdrive with clarityrich midrange presenceslightly compressed but openclear note separationvocal-like phrasingmildly saturated blues-rock leaddelicate delay repeats in solowarm, rounded highs

Difficulty

This solo is challenging due to its combination of technical speed, expressive phrasing, and the need for dynamic control and articulation, requiring advanced blues-rock lead technique.

Sources

Ayan Enterprises Smooth & Slim Tone Shaper EQ John Mayer | Reverb John Mayer demos JHS Pedals’ 424 Gain Stage | Guitar World FLY RIG 5 SANS AMP - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard John Mayer Covered In Rain Solo : r/JohnMayer - Reddit

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