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Solo Tone
6:00
Dream Theater
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JPM100
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Gear based on John Petrucci's known studio rig for 'Awake' album era. No direct source for 6:00 solo, but this is the documented setup for the album's heavy tones.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate note separationaggressive pick attackcutting upper midsslight mid scoopcompressed high-gainminimal ambient reverbfocused lead presencecontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The solo features extremely fast alternate picking, legato, sweep picking, and complex rhythmic phrasing, making it one of the most technically demanding solos in progressive metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JPM100
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Gear based on John Petrucci's known studio rig for 'Awake' album era. No direct source for 6:00 solo, but this is the documented setup for the album's heavy tones.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesinging sustainarticulate note separationaggressive pick attackcutting upper midsslight mid scoopcompressed high-gainminimal ambient reverbfocused lead presencecontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The solo features extremely fast alternate picking, legato, sweep picking, and complex rhythmic phrasing, making it one of the most technically demanding solos in progressive metal.