Solo Tone

At Wit's End

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7

AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C (John Petrucci Signature Mark IIC+)

PickupsDiMarzio Rainmaker (neck), DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (bridge) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2018 album 'Distance Over Time'. Gear inferred from Petrucci's documented studio rig for this album and era. No direct source confirms pedal/effect models for this specific solo; settings estimated based on genre, era, and amp model.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid lead tonetight and articulatehigh-gain saturationsmooth legato runsclear note separationmodern metal clarityrich harmonicsfast alternate pickingexpressive vibrato

Difficulty

This solo requires expert-level technique, including fast alternate picking, legato, wide intervallic leaps, and expressive phrasing, making it highly challenging even for advanced players.

Sources

Favorite petrucci guitar tone : r/Dreamtheater - Reddit

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