Solo Tone

Space Dye Vest (Live)

Dream Theater

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP13, as used by Petrucci live in the 2010s)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark V (Petrucci's main live amp in the 2010s)

PickupsDiMarzio Crunch Lab (bridge), DiMarzio LiquiFire (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Live performance, likely from the 'Breaking the Fourth Wall' (2014) era. No direct source confirms the exact pedalboard for this song, but Petrucci's rig from this period is well-documented. Settings estimated based on typical Petrucci live tones and genre.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and liquidwarm neck pickup toneambient spaciousnessclear note separationlush reverbsubtle delay trailsexpressive vibratodynamic phrasingrounded highs

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of legato technique, expressive vibrato, and dynamic phrasing, making it challenging for most players despite the moderate tempo.

Sources

Breaking the fourth wall appreciation : r/Dreamtheater - Reddit

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