Solo Tone

Octavarium (Live à Paris 2024)

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7 (2024 signature model)

AmpFractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp modeling Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ or Mark IV), Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet

PickupsDiMarzio Rainmaker (neck) & Dreamcatcher (bridge) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Rack Wah

delayStrymon Strymon Timeline

modulationStrymon Strymon Mobius (Chorus/Flanger/Phaser)

overdriveMesa/Boogie or Maxon Overdrive (Mesa Grid Slammer or Maxon Apex808)

Notes

Live performance, 2024 Paris. Petrucci uses Axe-FX III for all amp and effects sounds, controlling presets for lead/solo via MIDI. Mesa/Boogie cabs are used for stage monitoring and PA micing. All effects (delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, harmonizer) are from Axe-FX or pedalboard. No evidence of analog amps in signal chain for this tour.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid lead tonetight low endarticulate pick attacksmooth upper midscrystal-clear note separationlush delay trailschorus shimmeroccasional wah sweepsmodern progressive metal solo

Difficulty

This solo requires expert-level technique, combining speed, accuracy, and expressive control over multiple effects, with challenging phrasing and advanced picking/tapping.

Sources

Rig Rundown - Dream Theater's John Petrucci - Premier Guitar John Petrucci's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard

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