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John Mayer
Modern blues-rock guitarist who bridges the gap between SRV-style Texas blues and contemporary pop-rock. Known for impeccable touch, dynamic control, and a warm Stratocaster tone that owes as much to his hands as to his boutique gear.
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The Mayer catalogue
Field notes on Mayer
All field notes →John Mayer Clean Tone Settings: How to Get That Neck Pickup Sound
A complete breakdown of John Mayer's clean tone: amp settings, signal chain, and exact starting points for that Continuum-era neck pickup sound.
PRS Silver Sky vs. Fender Strat: Which Gets Closer to the Mayer Clean Tone?
A side-by-side tone comparison of the PRS Silver Sky and Fender American Professional II Strat through a clean amp, specifically for John Mayer-style clean tones.
How to Get Stevie Ray Vaughan's Tone on Line 6 Helix
The complete SRV Helix preset guide. Amp model, drive settings, and the secret sauce that makes it sound like Texas.