John Mayer’s Pedalboard

Updated: April 16, 2013

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John Mayer may be today’s most skilled guitarist and recording artist. While his songs may be top 40, his skills impress guitarists everywhere. No doubt a guitarist like John Mayer pays a lot of attention to his sound, and that includes pedals. This is actually putting it lightly, as he is known to have hundreds of pedals. So what makes a John Mayer pedalboard over the past few years?

Below you will find three different “eras” of the John Mayer pedalboard.  These three lists represent generally what is though to be on his pedalboard, compiled through pictures and online discussions.  Of course, each tour, even live performance, could contain a modified version of what is seen below, especially for small set performances, where only the essentials could be present.

John Mayer Pedalboards from 2005 to Now

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John Mayer Pedalboard – 2005 “Trio” Era Board

JohnMayerpedalsThis first John Mayer pedalboard comes from a picture of his pedalboard directly, and could be missing other pedals not featured in the picture. Other similar pictures show his Uni-Vibe and his Electro-Harmonix pedals though they might not have been present yet. The Electro-Harmonix POG definitely entered his pedalboard by the Continuum was recorded, as it is featured on “Where the Light Is”

BrandIbanezBossKeeleyBossReal McCoy CustomWay Huge ElectronicsT-Rex EngineeringPedaltrain
PedalTS808 Vintage Tube ScreamerBD-2 Blues DriverKatanaTU-2 Pedal TunerRMC1 WahAqua-Puss MkII Analog DelayReplica Delay/EchoPT-Pro Pedalboard
TypeDistortionDistortionDynamicsTunerFilterTime-BasedTime-BasedPedalboard
Notes
Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewAvailable NewBoss TU-3 Chromatic Pedal TunerAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable New
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John Mayer Pedalboard – 2008 (Japanese Magazine Profile)

This John Mayer pedalboard was uncovered in a feature in a Japanese guitar magazine, which dates back to at least 2008.
Rack 1 & 2

BrandKeeleyMXRWay Huge ElectronicsKorgMaestroRoger Linn DesignRoger Linn DesignPete Cornish
PedalKatanaM-108 Ten Band Graphic EQAqua-Puss MkII Analog DelayG4 Rotary SimulatorEchoplexAdrenaLinnAdrenaLinn IISS3/G2 Duplex
TypeDynamicsFilterTime-BasedOtherTime-BasedMulti EffectsMulti Effects
NotesRack 1Rack 1Rack 1Rack 1Rack 2Rack 2Rack 2Rack 2
Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewAvailable NewBoss RT-20 Rotary Speaker Sound ProcessorRoger Linn Design AdrenaLinn IIIRoger Linn Design AdrenaLinn III
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Rack 3
BrandMarshallIbanezElectro-HarmonixElectro-HarmonixBoss
PedalBluesbreakerTS10 Tube ScreamerPOG Polyphonic Octave GeneratorMicroSynth XODD-3 Digital Delay
TypeDistortionDistortionPitch/FrequencyFilterTime-Based
NotesRack 3Rack 3 X2Rack 3, Where the Light Is effectRack 3Rack 3
Alternative?JHS Effects Morning Glory Discreet ODIbanez TS9 Tube ScreamerElectro-Harmonix POG2 Polyphonic Octave GeneratorAvailable NewAvailable New
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Floor
BrandCustom Audio ElectronicsMXRDunlopKeeleyBoss
PedalRT-10 Floor ControllerM169 Carbon Copy Analog DelayBG-95 Buddy Guy WahKatanaTU-2 Pedal Tuner
TypeTime-BasedFilterDynamicsTuner
NotesFloorFloorFloorFloorFloor
Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewAvailable NewBoss TU-3 Chromatic Pedal Tuner
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John Mayer Pedalboard – 2010 (Rig Rundown)

The video below the table is the source of this John Mayer pedalboard listing. It features a great interview with his guitar tech and is a must-watch.
Rack 1 & 2

BrandWay Huge ElectronicsEventideBossEventideIbanezRoger Linn Design
PedalAqua-Puss MkII Analog DelayTimeFactor Twin DelayGE-7 EqualizerTimeFactor Twin DelayTS10 Tube ScreamerAdrenaLinn III
TypeTime-BasedTime-BasedOtherTime-BasedDistortionMulti Effects
NotesRack 1Rack 1Rack 2Rack 2Rack 2Rack 2
Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable NewIbanez TS9 Tube ScreamerAvailable New
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Rack 3 & 4
BrandMarshallAnalogmanKlonKorgRoger Linn DesignRoger Linn Design
PedalBluesbreakerCompROSSerCentaur Professional OverdriveG4 Rotary SimulatorAdrenaLinnAdrenaLinn II
TypeDistortionDynamicsDistortionOtherMulti EffectsMulti Effects
NotesRack 3Rack 3Rack 3Rack 3Rack 4Rack 4
Alternative?JHS Effects Morning Glory Discreet ODAvailable NewVoodoo Lab Sparkle Drive PedalBoss RT-20 Rotary Speaker Sound ProcessorRoger Linn Design AdrenaLinn IIIRoger Linn Design AdrenaLinn III
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Floor
BrandCustom Audio ElectronicsBossMXRReal McCoy CustomKeeleyUnivox
PedalRT-10 Floor ControllerTU-2 Pedal TunerCustom Audio Electronics MC-401 BoostRMC8-Guitar EqwahlyzerKatanaUni-Vibe
TypeTunerDynamicsFilterDynamicsModulation
NotesBoardBoard X3BoardBoardBoardBoard
Alternative?Boss TU-3 Chromatic Pedal TunerAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable NewBBE Soul Vibe
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John Mayer Pedalboard 2013 – Crossroads

2013JohnMayerPedalboardJohn has been slimming down his pedalboard on his most recent Crossroads tour. Instead of a rack full of effects, most seems to be kept right on the floor, with many of his staple pedals (though the new Q-Tron seems to be very new effect for him).

BrandBossKeeleyKlonIbanezElectro-HarmonixPeter CornishRossWay Huge Electronics
PedalTU-2 Pedal TunerKatanaCentaur Professional OverdriveTS808 Vintage Tube ScreamerXO Q-Tron Envelope FilterTape Echo SimulatorPhaser/DistortionAqua-Puss MkII Analog Delay
TypeTunerDynamicsDistortionDistortionFilterTime-BasedDistortionTime-Based
Notes
Alternative?Boss TU-3 Chromatic Pedal TunerAvailable NewVoodoo Lab Sparkle Drive PedalAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable New
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John Mayer Guitars

BrandFenderFenderFenderFenderMartinGibsonGibsonGibson
PedalArtist Series John Mayer Stratocaster SunburstArtist Series John Mayer Stratocaster WhiteArtist Series Stevie Ray Vaughan StratocasterCustom Shop Stevie Ray Vaughan Lenny Tribute StratocasterOMJM John Mayer Acoustic-Electric Guitar NaturalCustom ES-335 Dot Plain-TopCustom L-5 Ces Electric GuitarCustom SG Standard Vos Electric Guitar Faded Cherry
TypeGuitarGuitarGuitarGuitarGuitarGuitarGuitarGuitar
Notes
Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable New
ImageFender Artist Series John Mayer Stratocaster Electric GuitarFender Artist Series John Mayer Stratocaster Electric GuitarFender Artist Series Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster Electric GuitarFender Custom Shop Stevie Ray Vaughan Lenny Tribute Stratocaster Electric GuitarMartin Omjm John Mayer Acoustic-Electric Guitar NaturalGibson Custom Es-335 Dot Plain-Top Electric GuitarGibson Custom L-5 Ces Electric Guitar Vintage SunburstGibson Custom Sg Standard Vos Electric Guitar Faded Cherry
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Other John Mayer Pedalboard Sources

  1. Harmony Central John Mayer Pedalboard Discussion
  2. The Gear Page John Mayer Pedalboard Discussion

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