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 John Mayer Signature Amp
Pickup Position
Neck pickup

Live performance, December 2007 at Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles. Gear confirmed for 'Where the Light Is' concert. This is the exact guitar and amp used for the solo section per photo/video evidence and multiple gear rundowns.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6.5
Gain
4.5
Reverb
4
Treble
6
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • Klon Centaur · overdrive
  • Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer · overdrive
  • Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb · reverb
  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay

Guitar → Klon Centaur → Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer → Strymon Flint (reverb/tremolo) → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Two-Rock John Mayer Signature Amp (spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • singing sustain
  • smooth and vocal-like
  • touch-sensitive
  • warm and rounded highs
  • clear note separation
  • slightly overdriven edge
  • dynamic and expressive
  • articulate single-note lines
  • mild breakup on strong attack
  • expressive bends and vibrato

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