Slow Dancing in a Burning Room amp settings — Marshall MG30DFX
The John Mayer guitar tone for “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room”, dialed in for a Marshall MG30DFX with a Strinberg Stratocaster. Studio version, Continuum album (2006)
2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster ('Black One') with Big Dipper pickups → Klon Centaur → Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (main riff/rhythm), Dumble Steel String Singer + Marshall blend (solo section)
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 3 |
| Master | 5 |
01Tank G (TS-style overdrive)
Set as a clean boost with mild grit — this replicates the Klon's transparent mid-push. Level higher than unity to push the amp's front end.
The MG30DFX is a solid-state amp with a naturally scooped, bright voicing compared to the original Two-Rock's warm Dumble-style mids. Pushing mid to 7 and keeping treble restrained at 5 compensates for this. The Tank G handles the Klon's role — low drive, high level — giving you that mid-hump and touch-sensitive breakup the original relies on. Keep the amp on the clean channel; the overdrive channel on the MG will sound harsh and fizzy for this tone.
Get this tone on your amp
These settings are for a Marshall MG30DFX. ToneAdapt matches any song to whatever amp, guitar and pedals you own — first match is free.
Get ToneAdapt on Google PlaySong, artist and gear names are used to identify the tone being matched; ToneAdapt is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artists or manufacturers mentioned. Settings are AI-generated starting points — trust your ears.