Solo Tone

Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6, 1999 model, likely with custom DiMarzio pickups)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1999)

PickupsDiMarzio Custom John Petrucci Signature (pre-Crunch Lab/LiquiFire, likely Steve's Special bridge and Air Norton neck)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

modulationUnknown Chorus/Flanger pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Scenes from a Memory' (1999). Petrucci used his signature Ernie Ball Music Man JP6 with DiMarzio pickups into a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ for the album's heavy/distorted tones. No evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this solo. Effects inferred from audio and typical Petrucci setup of the era.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedsinging sustainarticulate and clearliquid legatofast note definitioncutting upper midsslightly scooped midscrisp pick attacksubtle ambience from delaynot overly compressed

Difficulty

This solo is considered expert level due to its high speed, technical alternate picking, intricate legato, and complex phrasing, all requiring advanced technique and precision.

Sources

Scenes From A Memory Tones? : r/NeuralDSP A New Dream Theater Fan Reviews: Scenes From A Memory - Reddit Craving the JP-IIC+ tonez! Out of the blue! Why me! :D

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