Solo Tone

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Dream Theater

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JPM100, 7-string, DiMarzio pickups)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triaxis Preamp into Mesa/Boogie 2:90 Power Amp, Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 Cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30s

PickupsDiMarzio Custom (likely Steve's Special bridge, Air Norton neck, as per Petrucci's 1999 rig)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop 535Q Cry Baby Multi-Wah

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely rack-based or TC Electronic)

Notes

Studio recording, 1999. Gear confirmed for 'Scenes from a Memory' era. Petrucci used the Triaxis/2:90 setup with his signature Ernie Ball Music Man guitar and DiMarzio pickups. Effects were mostly rack-based, with wah pedal for the solo. No evidence of live/tour gear or post-2000s signature amps on this recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid lead tonetight and articulateaggressive pick attackclear note separationhigh-gain saturationcutting midrangesmooth legato runsexpressive wah sweepsfast alternate picking clarity

Difficulty

This solo is extremely technical, requiring expert-level alternate picking, legato, and wah pedal coordination, as well as mastery of fast tempo and complex phrasing.

Sources

John Petrucci's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard John Petrucci: The Ultimate Evolved Guitarist - Premier Guitar John Petrucci Talks Dream Theater's Along For The Ride Tour, Grammy Nomination and Gear | Guitar World John Petrucci's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard

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