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Riff Tone

Vultures

John Mayer

Guitarblues2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 2004 John Mayer Signature Stratocaster)
AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (early 2000s model), possibly blended with Fender Vibroverb

Amp Settings

gain3.5
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, Continuum album (2006). Gear confirmed for this era and album, but no direct studio photo for 'Vultures' session. Most sources agree on Strat + Two-Rock for riff. No evidence of pedal use in riff section; overdrive comes from amp. Pickup selector in bridge/middle (Position 2) per player interviews and forum consensus.

Tone Character(10)
percussive and funkyedge-of-breakup cleanbright and snappy attackwarm and glassytouch-sensitivedynamic and responsiveslightly compressedclear note separationminimal gain colorationarticulate single-coil clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique (thumb slaps, fingerstyle), muting, and dynamic control to achieve the percussive, funky feel. Timing and groove are critical, making it challenging for most players.

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