How to Dial In "Do You Know Me" by John Mayer - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Do You Know Me"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Battle Studies (2009). A Battle Studies track with clean, reverb-soaked guitar and a lyrical solo. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender John Mayer Stratocaster (Signature) through a Two-Rock Akoya stands in. Set the amp clean with a little edge and use the neck and middle pickups. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Do You Know Me" Tone
What guitar did John Mayer use on "Do You Know Me"?
The guitar on "Do You Know Me" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Fender John Mayer Stratocaster (Signature) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + middle (position 2) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Do You Know Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Do You Know Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Do You Know Me" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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