Solo Tone

I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You) [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 (with Brazilian rosewood fretboard, sanded neck)

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

PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil Stratocaster pickups (likely 'Big Dipper' or similar, neck position)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron+ Envelope Filter

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

boostKlon Klon Centaur

Notes

Live performance at Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, December 2007 ('Where the Light Is'). Gear confirmed by Equipboard and video/photo evidence. Pedalboard included Q-Tron+ Envelope Filter, Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer, and likely Klon Centaur for solo boost. No onboard amp reverb; Mayer uses outboard spring reverb (Victoria Reverberato).

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothtouch-sensitivesinging sustaindynamic and expressiveliquid phrasingfiltered envelope sweepslightly scooped midsclear articulationnot overly compressededge-of-breakup clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced dynamic control, expressive phrasing, and precise manipulation of the envelope filter effect, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

John Mayer's Guitars, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard John Mayer – Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live In Los Angeles - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard I don't trust myself guitar tone. : r/JohnMayer John Mayer’s guitar gear: what you need to nail the super-smooth six-stringer’s sweet blues tones | Guitar World Pedal advice for John Mayer Continuum tones?

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