Solo Tone

The Best of Times

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP7, 2009 spec)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording era, 2009)

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

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveAnalog Man Analog Man King of Tone

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay (or similar, model not confirmed)

chorusTC Electronic TC Electronic SCF Stereo Chorus Flanger (or similar, model not confirmed)

Notes

Studio recording, 2009. Petrucci was known to use his signature Ernie Ball Music Man with DiMarzio pickups and a Mesa/Boogie Mark IV for the 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' album. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo. Effects and pedals inferred from era and audible effects.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid and smoothbright and articulate highstight low endclear note separationpresent upper midsmoderate reverb for spacechorus shimmer in solodelay repeats for depthhigh-gain saturation

Difficulty

This solo is considered expert level due to its fast tempo, advanced legato and picking techniques, wide intervallic leaps, and the need for precise phrasing and expressive vibrato.

Sources

John Petrucci's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard John Petrucci: The Ultimate Evolved Guitarist - Premier Guitar [PLAY] Dream Theater - The Best Of Times Solo : r/Guitar - Reddit

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