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John Mayer
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1990s American Standard or Custom Shop, as used on Room for Squares)
AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe or Fender Vibro-King (typical for Mayer's Room for Squares era studio work)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Room for Squares). No direct evidence for exact amp model on this track, but Fender tube amps were Mayer's main studio choice at this time. No evidence of PRS or Dumble use for this era/song.
Tone Character(10)
warm and slightly compressedbell-like highssmooth midrangetouch-sensitive and dynamicedge-of-breakup clarityarticulate and percussivemildly overdrivensubtle amp reverbnot harsh or scoopedvintage Strat character
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythm, dynamic picking, and maintaining clarity with edge-of-breakup tone.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1990s American Standard or Custom Shop, as used on Room for Squares)
AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe or Fender Vibro-King (typical for Mayer's Room for Squares era studio work)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2001 (Room for Squares). No direct evidence for exact amp model on this track, but Fender tube amps were Mayer's main studio choice at this time. No evidence of PRS or Dumble use for this era/song.
Tone Character(10)
warm and slightly compressedbell-like highssmooth midrangetouch-sensitive and dynamicedge-of-breakup clarityarticulate and percussivemildly overdrivensubtle amp reverbnot harsh or scoopedvintage Strat character
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythm, dynamic picking, and maintaining clarity with edge-of-breakup tone.