Riff Tone

In Repair

John Mayer

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster 'The Black One'

AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature

PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

harmonizerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix POG Polyphonic Octave Generator

overdriveKlon Klon Centaur

overdriveMarshall Marshall Bluesbreaker

modulationElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron+

delayLine 6 Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler

Notes

Studio recording, 2006 (Continuum album). Gear confirmed via pedalboard video and interviews. The riff section uses the Stratocaster with pedals for drive and organ-like effects. All drive comes from pedals, not amp gain. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)

organ-like shimmerwarm and rounded midrangeslightly compressed attackclear note separationtouch-sensitive responsemildly saturated edge-of-breakup drivesustained, singing linesmodulated, layered texturedistinct octave shimmernot harsh or fizzy

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythm, precise pedal use for the octave effect, and dynamic control for Mayer's signature touch and articulation.

Sources

John Mayer – Continuum - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Your guide to John Mayer's guitars and gear, era by era | Guitar World What are the essential pedals you need to get the John ...

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