John Mayer
Solo / Dead & Company
American singer-songwriter known for his masterful guitar tone and versatile playing style across blues, pop, and rock. Famous for using Two-Rock amps, Dumble amplifiers, and his signature Tube Screamer stack.
SIGNATURE TONE
Clean Dumble/Two-Rock platform with high headroom, Tube Screamer for mid-focused overdrive, Klon Centaur as transparent boost, slapback delay from Aqua-Puss always on, single-coil Stratocaster/Silver Sky with volume knob rolled back for warmth.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
Try! - John Mayer Trio (2005)
Blues-rock power trio era with Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino. A departure from pop showcasing Mayer's blues guitar chops with SRV and Hendrix influences.
Continuum Era (2006-2007)
Defining album era blending blues, soul, and pop. Grammy winner featuring the iconic Black1 Stratocaster and Dumble Steel String Singer tone.
Where The Light Is (Live 2008)
Iconic live performance at Nokia Theatre LA showcasing three-amp setup and Bradshaw switching system.
Battle Studies Era (2009-2010)
Darker, more sophisticated pop-rock era. Notable for Gibson SG/Les Paul usage and introduction of the Klon Centaur.
Dead & Company Summer Tour (2022)
Expanded 21-pedal setup for Grateful Dead repertoire. PRS Silver Sky era with Dumbleland amplifier and Jerry Garcia-inspired tones.
Sob Rock / Silver Sky Era (2021-Present)
80s soft-rock inspired era featuring PRS Silver Sky and modern digital effects. Multiple pedalboards for different setups.