Riff Tone

6:00

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JPM100, as used in 1994 studio sessions)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triaxis Preamp into Mesa/Boogie Simul-Class 2:Ninety Power Amp, Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet

PickupsDiMarzio Steve's Special (bridge), DiMarzio Air Norton (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely used as boost)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1994. Gear confirmed for 'Awake' era by multiple interviews and rig rundowns. No evidence of live/touring rig for this specific song. Pedals and effects inferred from era and audible effects in recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationscooped but present midscrisp top-end bitecontrolled low-endmodern metal rhythm punchminimal ambient reverbfast alternate picking clarityaggressive palm muting

Difficulty

The riff section of '6:00' requires advanced right-hand picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm execution at a fast tempo, making it challenging even for experienced players.

Sources

John Petrucci's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Rig Rundown - Dream Theater's John Petrucci - Premier Guitar

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