Solo Tone

Night Terror

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7

AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature Head

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

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop JP95 John Petrucci Cry Baby Wah

modulationTC Electronic TC Electronic Dreamscape

delayLine 6 Line 6 DL4

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

Notes

Studio recording, 2024, as used on Dream Theater's 'Night Terror' from the 'Dream Theater' (2024) album. Petrucci is known to use his signature Majesty 7-string and JP-2C amp for recent Dream Theater recordings. No evidence of live-specific gear or alternate guitars for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate note separationaggressive attackfluid legatomodern metal clarityfocused midrangecrisp high endcontrolled low endslight ambience

Difficulty

This solo requires expert-level technique, including rapid alternate picking, sweep picking, legato, and precise effect control, all at a fast tempo with complex phrasing.

Sources

40 Years Later, John Petrucci Is Still Living the Dream - Premier Guitar Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt Limited ...In pictures: 68 pro guitarists' pedalboards

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