Episode 21 - The John Mayer Plug-in

Join Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols in Episode 21 of The No Cover Charge Podcast as they geek out over the Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X plugin. This is not sponsored! The boys just love tone! Expect epic jams, preset breakdowns, real amp comparisons, and surprises like... Jared playing a Silver Sky? Gasp! From buttery cleans to roaring drives, discover why this plugin captures John Mayer's iconic tones and what its potential may be.

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The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.

Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.

Plug in and hang out.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - John Mayer's Neural DSP plugin

1:19 - How good is this plugin actually?

2:08 - A Surprise For Jared

4:02 - The sound of three amps in the room

4:56 - Lead 2 Live Room preset

7:22 - Eflat Voodoo preset

10:13 - Golden Gate preset

10:45 - Just Plain Dumb preset

16:43 - Gravity Clean preset

18:09 - Gravity Lead preset

18:55 - ODX preset

19:42 - Hot Bridge preset

20:53 - Stately Blues preset

26:22 - Party Time preset

26:32 - Play Nice Voicings preset

28:30 - Funk Start Me Up preset

30:42 - John Will Be Loved preset

32:20 - Johnzilla 5 preset

32:32 - Johnzilla 1 preset

34:27 - Gnarly Slide preset

36:30 - Express Yourself preset

37:46 - Clean Your Room preset

39:15 - SRV 54 preset

39:49 - Green Zone Rhythm preset

43:11 - I Don't Trust Myself vibes

43:18 - Reflective Funk preset

44:00 - Tasty Trem preset

45:55 - This video wasn't sponsored, but we love this plugin

47:30 - Have you ever heard Wild Blue?