Riff Tone
In the Name of God
Dream Theater
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature Model (JP6, 2003-2004 spec)
AmpMesa Boogie Road King Series I
PickupsDiMarzio Custom Humbuckers (likely Steve's Special bridge, Air Norton neck, as per era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (Train of Thought album). Gear confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; Petrucci is known for running straight into the amp for rhythm on this album.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationscooped but present midsclear pick attackfocused and dryminimal ambiencethick distortionpercussive low end
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced rhythm skills, fast and accurate picking, and tight muting to achieve the percussive, articulate sound characteristic of Petrucci's playing on this track.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature Model (JP6, 2003-2004 spec)
AmpMesa Boogie Road King Series I
PickupsDiMarzio Custom Humbuckers (likely Steve's Special bridge, Air Norton neck, as per era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (Train of Thought album). Gear confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; Petrucci is known for running straight into the amp for rhythm on this album.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmodern high-gain saturationarticulate note separationscooped but present midsclear pick attackfocused and dryminimal ambiencethick distortionpercussive low end
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced rhythm skills, fast and accurate picking, and tight muting to achieve the percussive, articulate sound characteristic of Petrucci's playing on this track.
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