Solo Tone
Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On
Dream Theater
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP7, based on 1999 studio era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
PickupsDiMarzio Custom (likely Steve's Special bridge, Air Norton neck, as per late 90s Petrucci studio use)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (likely rackmount or signature variant)
chorusTC Electronic TC Electronic Stereo Chorus/Flanger (SCF) or similar chorus
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely rackmount or TC Electronic 2290)
Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Gear based on known studio rig for 'Scenes from a Memory' era. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the original album recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and liquidwarm upper midsslightly compressedambient spaciousnessclear note separationexpressive bendschorus shimmertouch-sensitiverounded highs
Difficulty
This solo requires advanced control of phrasing, expressive bends, and fast legato runs, along with real-time effect manipulation and dynamic sensitivity, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP7, based on 1999 studio era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
PickupsDiMarzio Custom (likely Steve's Special bridge, Air Norton neck, as per late 90s Petrucci studio use)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (likely rackmount or signature variant)
chorusTC Electronic TC Electronic Stereo Chorus/Flanger (SCF) or similar chorus
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely rackmount or TC Electronic 2290)
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Gear based on known studio rig for 'Scenes from a Memory' era. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the original album recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and liquidwarm upper midsslightly compressedambient spaciousnessclear note separationexpressive bendschorus shimmertouch-sensitiverounded highs
Difficulty
This solo requires advanced control of phrasing, expressive bends, and fast legato runs, along with real-time effect manipulation and dynamic sensitivity, making it challenging even for experienced players.
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