Solo Tone

Glasgow Kiss

John Petrucci

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV

PickupsDiMarzio Steve's Special (bridge), DiMarzio Air Norton (neck) - likely bridge pickup for solo

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby 535Q Wah

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2005, from the album 'Suspended Animation'. Gear confirmed for album, not just live. No explicit studio pedalboard photo for this song, but amp and guitar confirmed for this era and album.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaintight and articulateliquid legatohigh-gain saturationrich harmonicscutting presencesmooth yet aggressivemodern progressive metalfast note definitiondynamic pick attack

Difficulty

The solo demands expert-level speed, coordination, and control, with advanced techniques like rapid alternate picking, fluid legato, and expressive wah use, making it extremely challenging even for advanced players.

Sources

John Petrucci – Suspended Animation - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard John Petrucci's Tone - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar

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