Guitar tone · metal
John Petrucci guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 John Petrucci songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6) into Mesa/Boogie Mark IV.
Guitars John Petrucci used
- Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6)2 songs
- Ernie Ball Music Man JP Baritone BFR1 song
- Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty1 song
- Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty 7 (2020 Silver Seven-string or 2019 Enchanted Forest Green Majesty)1 song
- Ernie Ball Music Man JP6 (likely pre-JPXI, 2005 studio model)1 song
- Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6, 2005 spec, basswood body, maple neck, rosewood board)1 song
Amps John Petrucci used
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV2 songs
- Mesa/Boogie JP-2C Signature Head1 song
- Mesa/Boogie JP-2C (John Petrucci Signature Mark IIC+)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV Amp Head1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording, 2005 era)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV Head1 song
7 John Petrucci tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Kiss · riff | 7.5 |
| Damage Control · solo | 7.5 |
| Damage Control · riff | 7.5 |
| Glasgow Kiss · solo | 7.5 |
| Temple of Circadia · riff | 8 |
| Temple of Circadia · solo | 7.5 |
| Tunnel Vision · riff | 7.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did John Petrucci use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (2 songs), Mesa/Boogie JP-2C Signature Head (1 song), Mesa/Boogie JP-2C (John Petrucci Signature Mark IIC+) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Mark IV Amp Head (1 song).
What guitar did John Petrucci use?
Most often: Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6) (2 songs), Ernie Ball Music Man JP Baritone BFR (1 song), Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty (1 song), Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty 7 (2020 Silver Seven-string or 2019 Enchanted Forest Green Majesty) (1 song).
How do I get John Petrucci's tone on my amp?
Open any John Petrucci song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.