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Solo Tone
Better Days (feat. John Mayer)
Zach Bryan
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Silver Sky (John Mayer signature model)
AmpPRS J-MOD 100
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Gear confirmed for John Mayer's solo section on 'Better Days (feat. John Mayer)' by Zach Bryan. PRS Silver Sky is confirmed via Equipboard for this performance. PRS J-MOD 100 is Mayer's main studio amp for this era; no evidence of alternate amp for this session.
Tone Character(10)
glassy and articulatewarm with subtle breakupsinging sustaindynamic and touch-sensitivepresent mids for claritysmooth expressive bendsambient but controlled reverbdelicate delay repeatsclear single-coil chimenot overly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, including expressive bends, dynamic touch, and precise timing to match the delay repeats. While not technically extreme, it demands musicality and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Silver Sky (John Mayer signature model)
AmpPRS J-MOD 100
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Gear confirmed for John Mayer's solo section on 'Better Days (feat. John Mayer)' by Zach Bryan. PRS Silver Sky is confirmed via Equipboard for this performance. PRS J-MOD 100 is Mayer's main studio amp for this era; no evidence of alternate amp for this session.
Tone Character(10)
glassy and articulatewarm with subtle breakupsinging sustaindynamic and touch-sensitivepresent mids for claritysmooth expressive bendsambient but controlled reverbdelicate delay repeatsclear single-coil chimenot overly compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, including expressive bends, dynamic touch, and precise timing to match the delay repeats. While not technically extreme, it demands musicality and control.