Solo Tone

New Light

John Mayer

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Silver Sky

AmpFender Deluxe Reverb

PickupsPRS Silver Sky single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveWampler Wampler Tumnus

overdriveJHS JHS Bonsai (TS10 mode)

delayWay Huge Way Huge Aqua Puss

Notes

Studio recording, 2018. Gear confirmed for 'New Light' era by multiple sources. Pedalboard includes Wampler Tumnus, JHS Bonsai (TS10 mode), and delay (Aqua Puss or similar). Amp reverb used at low setting. Guitar is PRS Silver Sky, not Stratocaster, for this session.

Tone Character(10)

smooth and glassymild breakupsinging sustaintouch-sensitiveslightly compressedwarm, rounded highsclear note separationsubtle delay ambiencespring reverb deptharticulate phrasing

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique with expressive bends, dynamic control, and precise phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord work.

Sources

Any idea of what guitar pedals/effects are used for new light? - Reddit John Mayer’s guitar gear: what you need to nail the super-smooth six-stringer’s sweet blues tones | Guitar World

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