Episode 21 - The John Mayer Plug-in
Episode 21 - The John Mayer Plug-in  
Podcast: No Cover Charge Podcast
Published On: Mon Jan 19 2026
Description: 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.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The No Cover Charge Podcast on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠The 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - John Mayer's Neural DSP plugin1:19 - How good is this plugin actually?2:08 - A Surprise For Jared4:02 - The sound of three amps in the room4:56 - Lead 2 Live Room preset7:22 - Eflat Voodoo preset10:13 - Golden Gate preset10:45 - Just Plain Dumb preset16:43 - Gravity Clean preset18:09 - Gravity Lead preset18:55 - ODX preset19:42 - Hot Bridge preset20:53 - Stately Blues preset26:22 - Party Time preset26:32 - Play Nice Voicings preset28:30 - Funk Start Me Up preset30:42 - John Will Be Loved preset32:20 - Johnzilla 5 preset32:32 - Johnzilla 1 preset34:27 - Gnarly Slide preset36:30 - Express Yourself preset37:46 - Clean Your Room preset39:15 - SRV 54 preset39:49 - Green Zone Rhythm preset43:11 - I Don't Trust Myself vibes43:18 - Reflective Funk preset44:00 - Tasty Trem preset45:55 - This video wasn't sponsored, but we love this plugin47:30 - Have you ever heard Wild Blue?