Riff Tone

Everyday I Have The Blues (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)

John Mayer

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Original Gear

GuitarFender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster (Brazilian rosewood fretboard, sanded neck)

AmpTwo Rock Custom Reverb Signature (with Alessandro open-back 2x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion Heritage G12-65 speakers)

PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil Stratocaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass7

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

overdriveUnknown Klon Centaur (or Klon-style overdrive)

reverbStrymon Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb

Notes

Live performance at Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, December 2007 (Where the Light Is concert). Guitar confirmed by video and Equipboard. Amp confirmed by multiple sources for this era/tour. Pedalboard confirmed by Equipboard and forum discussions.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothtouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup cruncharticulate and dynamicclear note separationslightly compressedsinging sustainresponsive to pickingclassic Strat blues tonenot overly distorted

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level shuffle rhythm, dynamic picking, and clean articulation to achieve the touch-sensitive blues tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

John Mayer – Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live In Los Angeles - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard John Mayer's Guitars, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard john mayer bluesy amp setting - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar

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