Belief (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007) — John Mayer1 / 2
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Belief (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007) Guitar Tone Settings

John Mayer · 2000s · blues

live

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster
Pickups
Fender Custom Shop single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp
Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature
Pickup Position
Position 4 (neck + middle)

Live performance at Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, December 2007 (Where the Light Is). Gear confirmed for this specific live recording. No explicit amp settings found; settings estimated based on era, genre, and amp type.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6.5
Gain
4
Reverb
4
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • Klon Centaur · overdrive
  • Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer · overdrive
  • Compressor pedal (model unknown) · compression

Guitar → Compressor → Klon Centaur → Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer → Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (with spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • warm and glassy
  • touch-sensitive
  • slightly compressed
  • dynamic and percussive
  • clear note separation
  • mild breakup
  • articulate highs
  • tight low end
  • funky rhythmic attack
  • subtle ambience

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