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Solo Tone

Waiting On the World to Change

John Mayer

Guitarblues2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Custom Shop 'Black1' Stratocaster
AmpTwo-Rock Custom Reverb Signature

Amp Settings

gain4.5
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2006 (Continuum album). Guitar position for solo is Strat position 5 (neck pickup). Amp is Two-Rock Custom Reverb Sig, as confirmed by multiple sources for Continuum sessions. Pedals include TS10 Tube Screamer and EHX POG for octave effect. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this specific studio solo.

Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustaintouch-sensitiveslightly compressedclear note separationvocal-like phrasingmildly overdrivendynamic responsesubtle octave shimmerstudio clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to capture Mayer's vocal-like lead style, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.

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