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Solo Tone
Covered In Rain (Live In Birmingham)
John Mayer
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1990s-early 2000s, John Mayer signature or Custom Shop, rosewood fretboard)
AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (early 2000s model, live rig)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
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Notes
Live performance, Birmingham, 2003; gear based on Mayer's known live rig for this era and song; solo section features driven tone with effects; no direct source for exact pedalboard for this specific show, but effects are clearly audible in the solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and vocal-like leadtouch-sensitive overdrivewarm midrangeclear note separationslightly compressed attackdynamic response to pickingambient delay and reverbmild breakup on harder pickingrounded highs
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, fast legato runs, expressive bends, and dynamic control, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1990s-early 2000s, John Mayer signature or Custom Shop, rosewood fretboard)
AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (early 2000s model, live rig)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
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Notes
Live performance, Birmingham, 2003; gear based on Mayer's known live rig for this era and song; solo section features driven tone with effects; no direct source for exact pedalboard for this specific show, but effects are clearly audible in the solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and vocal-like leadtouch-sensitive overdrivewarm midrangeclear note separationslightly compressed attackdynamic response to pickingambient delay and reverbmild breakup on harder pickingrounded highs
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced phrasing, fast legato runs, expressive bends, and dynamic control, making it challenging even for experienced players.