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Riff Tone
I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)
John Mayer
Guitarblues2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 2004 John Mayer Signature Stratocaster)
AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (Continuum album). Gear confirmed for studio use in this era; settings and pedals inferred from era and multiple sources. Focus is on the riff/chorus section, which is the most driven/distorted part of the song.
Tone Character(10)
warm and vocal-likedynamic and touch-sensitivesmooth, compressed drivepercussive attackrounded highsslightly scooped midsclear note separationquacky envelope filter effectsubtle ambient delaymedium output, not harsh
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic control, dynamic touch to trigger the envelope filter, and precise muting/articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 2004 John Mayer Signature Stratocaster)
AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (Continuum album). Gear confirmed for studio use in this era; settings and pedals inferred from era and multiple sources. Focus is on the riff/chorus section, which is the most driven/distorted part of the song.
Tone Character(10)
warm and vocal-likedynamic and touch-sensitivesmooth, compressed drivepercussive attackrounded highsslightly scooped midsclear note separationquacky envelope filter effectsubtle ambient delaymedium output, not harsh
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic control, dynamic touch to trigger the envelope filter, and precise muting/articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.