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Gravity (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007) — John Mayer1 / 2
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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

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

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

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp settings for this exact performance found; settings estimated based on typical John Mayer Two Rock/Dumble live rig and forum discussions.
  • ⚠️Pedal models are not confirmed for this specific live riff section; only effects that are clearly audible or strongly evidenced are included.
  • ⚠️Some sources reference general John Mayer rigs or other performances; only gear confirmed for this specific live recording is included.
  • ⚠️Presence and reverb levels are estimated based on genre, amp type, and Mayer's typical live tone.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Mayer's 'Gravity' live tone is warm, dynamic, and right at the edge of breakup, with a fat low end, forward mids, and rolled-off highs for smoothness. He typically uses Two-Rock amps set clean-to-pushed, with moderate reverb for space, matching these settings closely.

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