Solo Tone

Bend the Clock

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty (likely 7-string, 2023 signature model)

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

PickupsDiMarzio Dreamcatcher (bridge) and Rainmaker (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2023. No direct studio documentation found, but Petrucci is confirmed to use the Majesty with Dreamcatcher/Rainmaker pickups and Mesa JP-2C for all recent Dream Theater studio work. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid and smooth leadtight low endarticulate note separationrich harmonicshigh-gain saturationmodern progressive metal clarityfast legato-friendly responseclear pick attackslightly compressed

Difficulty

The solo features extremely fast legato and alternate picking passages, complex phrasing, and requires advanced control of bends and vibrato, making it suitable only for expert-level players.

Sources

Bend The Clock Solo (Archetype Petrucci X - Lead Amp) : r/NeuralDSP 40 Years Later, John Petrucci Is Still Living the Dream - Premier Guitar

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