Riff Tone
Pull Me Under (2007 Remix)
Dream Theater
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6) with DiMarzio pickups
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head
PickupsDiMarzio Crunch Lab (bridge), DiMarzio LiquiFire (neck) (note: original 1992 recording used DiMarzio Steve's Special/DiMarzio Air Norton, but 2007 remix likely used the same guitar/PU as original track stems were remixed, not re-recorded)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or similar overdrive, model not 100% confirmed for studio)
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1991/1992 original session re-mixed in 2007. The 2007 remix used the original guitar and amp tracks, not a re-recording. No evidence of live/touring gear or later signature amps being used for the remix. Effects and pedals inferred from era-appropriate sources and audible effects.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingscooped midrangehigh-gain saturationcontrolled low endmodern metal clarityclear pick attackminimal ambiencefocused rhythm crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking with palm muting, precise rhythmic accuracy, and advanced coordination for string skipping and rapid changes, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6) with DiMarzio pickups
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head
PickupsDiMarzio Crunch Lab (bridge), DiMarzio LiquiFire (neck) (note: original 1992 recording used DiMarzio Steve's Special/DiMarzio Air Norton, but 2007 remix likely used the same guitar/PU as original track stems were remixed, not re-recorded)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (or similar overdrive, model not 100% confirmed for studio)
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1991/1992 original session re-mixed in 2007. The 2007 remix used the original guitar and amp tracks, not a re-recording. No evidence of live/touring gear or later signature amps being used for the remix. Effects and pedals inferred from era-appropriate sources and audible effects.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingscooped midrangehigh-gain saturationcontrolled low endmodern metal clarityclear pick attackminimal ambiencefocused rhythm crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking with palm muting, precise rhythmic accuracy, and advanced coordination for string skipping and rapid changes, making it challenging for most players.
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