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Gravity (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 (underwound, vintage style)
Amp
Two Rock Custom Signature and Dumble Overdrive Special (used in stereo blend, live rig)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Live performance at Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, December 2007 (Where the Light Is). Guitar confirmed by video and Equipboard. Amps confirmed by multiple forum sources and rig rundowns. Settings estimated based on typical John Mayer live rig for this era.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass7
Gain4
Reverb4.5
Treble6
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Klon Centaur (or similar transparent overdrive) · overdrive
- Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb · reverb
- Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog or tape-style) · delay
Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Monterey Pop Stratocaster (neck pickup) → Klon Centaur (always on) → Strymon Flint (reverb, possibly tremolo) → Delay pedal (short slapback) → Two Rock Custom Signature and Dumble Overdrive Special (stereo blend, spring reverb on amp)
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Tone Character
- warm and smooth
- touch-sensitive
- slightly scooped mids
- glassy highs
- edge-of-breakup clean
- dynamic and responsive
- full-bodied lows
- clear note separation
- mild compression
- singing sustain