John Mayer and Preamps

[spicyitaliano]

Anyone know what preamps and mics he has used on some of his biggest hits from the studio? I'm working with a few new groups who are really looking for that creamy warm vocal sound that is so prevalent in John's music. Thanks everybody.

- Andy

[djui5]

Andy..you posting on gearslutz too?


On 'Room for Sqaures' he recorded to Radar, using 1081's, 1073's and API's on guitars I believe. That album sounds really nice. On his new album, which sounds like ****, he sang through a modified U47 through some state of the art boutique preamp through an LA3A. For that type of vocal sound, I think a nice vintage Neumann(U67, U47, etc....), through a good transformer balanced pre(Neve, API, Trident, etc......), and a Urei compressor(LA2A, LA3a, 1176) will get you there. Best of luck,
Sean

[spicyitaliano]

You betchy... :banana:

Hey, I'm a curious guy. What else can I say?

[djui5]

Me too..I love that place....