Riff Tone

Vultures (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007)

John Mayer

Guitarblues2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Custom Shop Stratocaster (John Mayer Signature, Black One, live 2007)

AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (head + 2x12 cab), Dumble Steel String Singer (live blend, 2007)

PickupsFender Custom Shop 'Big Dipper' single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveKlon Klon Centaur

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer

boostKeeley Keeley Katana Clean Boost

delayUnknown Analog Delay pedal (likely Way Huge Aqua-Puss or Boss DM-2)

compressionKeeley Compressor pedal (likely Keeley Compressor)

Notes

Live at Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, December 2007. Gear confirmed for 'Where the Light Is' concert film. Settings and pedal order inferred from era-correct live rig and genre. Focused on riff section with driven/distorted tone.

Tone Character(10)

touch-sensitive and dynamicwarm and roundedmid-forward punchslightly compressedpercussive and funkyclear note separationedge-of-breakup cruncharticulate single-coil claritytight low endsinging sustain

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate to advanced funk rhythm skills, dynamic control to work the edge-of-breakup tone, and precise muting/articulation for clarity and groove.

Sources

John Mayer – Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live In Los Angeles - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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