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Who Did You Think I Was (Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007) Guitar Tone Settings
John Mayer · 2000s · blues
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (John Mayer Signature, likely 2005-2007 model, Black One or Custom Shop)
Pickups
Fender Custom Shop 'Big Dipper' single-coil pickups
Amp
Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (with possible Dumble Steel String Singer and Fender Vibro-King in three-amp blend, but Two-Rock is primary for riff section)
Pickup Position
Position 4 (neck + middle)
Live performance at Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, December 2007 (Where the Light Is). Gear confirmed for this era and show by Equipboard and multiple rig rundowns. Studio vs. live: These are live settings. Mayer's signature Strat and Two-Rock amp are confirmed for this tour and song. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass7
Gain4.5
Reverb2.5
Treble6
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Klon Centaur · overdrive
Guitar → Klon Centaur → Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (with light spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- touch-sensitive and dynamic
- warm and glassy
- edge-of-breakup crunch
- articulate single-coil clarity
- slightly compressed
- percussive attack
- clear note separation
- responsive to picking dynamics
- mild breakup when digging in
- Texas blues shuffle feel