Riff Tone

Pull Me Under

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6, early 1990s version)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+

PickupsDiMarzio Steve's Special (bridge), DiMarzio Air Norton (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for 'Images and Words' era. Settings and effects based on studio use, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate and clear note definitionaggressive palm mutingmodern metal claritymuscular and powerfulslight ambience from delayfocused low endcutting upper midscontrolled reverb

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced picking technique, tight palm muting, and precise synchronization with complex rhythms, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

5 scorching shred skills you can learn from John Petrucci | Guitar World Any tips on JP's guitar tone? : r/Dreamtheater - Reddit

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