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Vultures Riff Guitar Tone Settings — John Mayer
John Mayer · 2000s · blues
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (likely 2004 John Mayer Signature Stratocaster)
Pickups
Fender Big Dipper single-coil pickups
Amp
Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (early 2000s model), possibly blended with Fender Vibroverb
Pickup Position
Position 2 (bridge + middle)
Studio recording, Continuum album (2006). Gear confirmed for this era and album, but no direct studio photo for 'Vultures' session. Most sources agree on Strat + Two-Rock for riff. No evidence of pedal use in riff section; overdrive comes from amp. Pickup selector in bridge/middle (Position 2) per player interviews and forum consensus.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain3.5
Reverb3
Treble6
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- percussive and funky
- edge-of-breakup clean
- bright and snappy attack
- warm and glassy
- touch-sensitive
- dynamic and responsive
- slightly compressed
- clear note separation
- minimal gain coloration
- articulate single-coil clarity