Riff Tone
Stop This Train
John Mayer
Guitarother2000s
Original Gear
GuitarMartin OM-28 (2000s model, acoustic)
AmpDirect Input (DI) or possible studio preamp (no evidence of electric amp use on studio recording)
PickupsFishman Gold Plus Natural I (undersaddle piezo, stock in Martin OM-28 at the time)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (Continuum album). All evidence and listening confirm this is an acoustic track, not electric. No evidence of electric amp or pedalboard use for the riff section. Live, Mayer sometimes uses a similar Martin OM-28 with Fishman pickup into a DI or acoustic amp.
Tone Character(10)
warm and natural acoustic timbrebright and articulate high endfull-bodied midrangeclear note separationdynamic and touch-sensitivepercussive attack from slap techniqueminimal coloration from effectsstudio-quality clarityslightly compressed but openintimate and present
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle coordination, percussive slaps, and dynamic control, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarMartin OM-28 (2000s model, acoustic)
AmpDirect Input (DI) or possible studio preamp (no evidence of electric amp use on studio recording)
PickupsFishman Gold Plus Natural I (undersaddle piezo, stock in Martin OM-28 at the time)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (Continuum album). All evidence and listening confirm this is an acoustic track, not electric. No evidence of electric amp or pedalboard use for the riff section. Live, Mayer sometimes uses a similar Martin OM-28 with Fishman pickup into a DI or acoustic amp.
Tone Character(10)
warm and natural acoustic timbrebright and articulate high endfull-bodied midrangeclear note separationdynamic and touch-sensitivepercussive attack from slap techniqueminimal coloration from effectsstudio-quality clarityslightly compressed but openintimate and present
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle coordination, percussive slaps, and dynamic control, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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