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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 (with Brazilian rosewood fretboard, sanded neck)
Pickups
Fender Custom Shop single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp
Two Rock Custom Reverb Signature (used live, paired with Dumble Overdrive Special in stereo)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Live performance at Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, December 2007. Gear confirmed by Equipboard and video/photo evidence. Settings reflect live rig, not studio. Mayer's 'Black One' Strat was also used during this era, but video evidence shows the Monterey Pop Strat for this solo.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain3.5
Reverb4.5
Treble5.5
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Boss BD-2 Blues Driver (Keeley mod) · overdrive
- Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer (Keeley mod) · overdrive
- Klon Centaur Overdrive · overdrive
- Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb · reverb
Guitar → Boss BD-2 (Keeley mod) → Ibanez TS-808 (Keeley mod, solo only) → Klon Centaur (optional) → Strymon Flint (reverb always on) → Two Rock Custom Reverb Signature amp (spring reverb, clean channel)
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Tone Character
- warm and smooth
- touch-sensitive and dynamic
- slightly boosted mids for vocal-like quality
- articulate and clear
- full and round clean tones
- minimal breakup
- ambient and soulful
- slightly scooped high end to reduce harshness
- subtle breakup for sustain
- rich, expressive lead tone