Solo Tone

6:00

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez JPM100

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+

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

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely rackmount digital delay such as TC Electronic 2290 or Lexicon PCM 42)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown, likely Rocktron Hush or similar rack unit)

Notes

Studio recording, 1994. Gear based on John Petrucci's known studio rig for 'Awake' album era. No direct source for 6:00 solo, but this is the documented setup for the album's heavy tones.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate note separationaggressive pick attackcutting upper midsslight mid scoopcompressed high-gainminimal ambient reverbfocused lead presencecontrolled feedback

Difficulty

The solo features extremely fast alternate picking, legato, sweep picking, and complex rhythmic phrasing, making it one of the most technically demanding solos in progressive metal.

Sources

What is your top 5 Dream Theater guitar solos ? : r/Dreamtheater The Ultimate Dream Theater Plugin Guide for Musicians - Reddit

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