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Solo 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, Continuum album (2006). Gear confirmed for album sessions, solo section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothglassy highstouch-sensitiveslightly compressedsinging sustainrounded low endclear note separationsubtle envelope filter sweepambient spaciousnessedge-of-breakup
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with a focus on dynamic touch, expressive phrasing, and controlling the envelope filter's response. While not technically fast, the nuance and articulation demand skill.
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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, Continuum album (2006). Gear confirmed for album sessions, solo section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothglassy highstouch-sensitiveslightly compressedsinging sustainrounded low endclear note separationsubtle envelope filter sweepambient spaciousnessedge-of-breakup
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with a focus on dynamic touch, expressive phrasing, and controlling the envelope filter's response. While not technically fast, the nuance and articulation demand skill.