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Riff Tone
In Repair
John Mayer
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster 'The Black One'
AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (Continuum album). Gear confirmed via pedalboard video and interviews. The riff section uses the Stratocaster with pedals for drive and organ-like effects. All drive comes from pedals, not amp gain. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
organ-like shimmerwarm and rounded midrangeslightly compressed attackclear note separationtouch-sensitive responsemildly saturated edge-of-breakup drivesustained, singing linesmodulated, layered texturedistinct octave shimmernot harsh or fizzy
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythm, precise pedal use for the octave effect, and dynamic control for Mayer's signature touch and articulation.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster 'The Black One'
AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2006 (Continuum album). Gear confirmed via pedalboard video and interviews. The riff section uses the Stratocaster with pedals for drive and organ-like effects. All drive comes from pedals, not amp gain. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
organ-like shimmerwarm and rounded midrangeslightly compressed attackclear note separationtouch-sensitive responsemildly saturated edge-of-breakup drivesustained, singing linesmodulated, layered texturedistinct octave shimmernot harsh or fizzy
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythm, precise pedal use for the octave effect, and dynamic control for Mayer's signature touch and articulation.