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Riff Tone

Slow Dancing In a Burning Room (Acoustic)

John Mayer

Guitarblues2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely John Mayer Signature or Custom Shop, SSS configuration)
Amp1964 Fender Vibroverb (combo amp, likely with 15" CTS speaker)

Amp Settings

gain3
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, Continuum era (2006); acoustic version typically performed with the same Stratocaster and amp setup as electric, but played fingerstyle and with lower gain. No evidence of acoustic guitar used for the riff section in official acoustic performances; Mayer uses Stratocaster with clean amp for acoustic renditions.

Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothtouch-sensitivearticulate and dynamicslightly compressedclean with subtle breakupopen and airyfingerstyle claritysubtle analog delay ambiencerounded highspresent mids

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique, precise muting, and dynamic control to achieve the song's signature groove and articulation. The subtlety and nuance make it challenging for most players.

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