John Mayer's Pedalboard

John MayerBlues / Pop / Rock

John Mayer's tone is defined by smooth, dynamic overdrive and lush reverb. His pedalboard has evolved over the years but always centers around transparent drive and expressive dynamics.

Famous songs

GravitySlow Dancing in a Burning RoomBelief

Pedals on the Board

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Klon Centaur
overdrive

Our Pick

Electro-Harmonix Soul Food

Electro-Harmonix

$75

★ 4.7

"The original Klon is rare — Soul Food is the closest affordable clone"

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Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer
overdrive

Our Pick

Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Ibanez

$99

★ 4.7

"Mayer uses a vintage TS10, the TS9 is nearly identical"

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Strymon Flint
reverb

Our Pick

Boss RV-6 Reverb

Boss

$169

★ 4.8

"Tremolo + Reverb combo — RV-6 covers the reverb side"

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Way Huge Aqua-Puss
delay

Our Pick

MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay

MXR

$149

★ 4.7

"Analog delay for slapback — Carbon Copy is a great alternative"

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Boss TU-3 Tuner
tuner

Our Pick

Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner

Boss

$99

★ 4.8

"Standard tuner on Mayer's board"

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Total Rig Cost (alternatives)

$591

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pedals does John Mayer use?

John Mayer is known for using Klon Centaur, Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer, Strymon Flint, among others. See the full list above.

How much does John Mayer's pedalboard cost?

Recreating John Mayer's rig with affordable alternatives costs around $591. The originals can cost significantly more.

Can I get John Mayer's tone on a budget?

Yes — each pedal above includes an affordable "Our Pick" alternative that captures the essential character of John Mayer's sound without the vintage price tag.