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Solo Tone
At Wit's End
Dream Theater
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7
AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C (John Petrucci Signature Mark IIC+)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2018 album 'Distance Over Time'. Gear inferred from Petrucci's documented studio rig for this album and era. No direct source confirms pedal/effect models for this specific solo; settings estimated based on genre, era, and amp model.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid lead tonetight and articulatehigh-gain saturationsmooth legato runsclear note separationmodern metal clarityrich harmonicsfast alternate pickingexpressive vibrato
Difficulty
This solo requires expert-level technique, including fast alternate picking, legato, wide intervallic leaps, and expressive phrasing, making it highly challenging even for advanced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7
AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C (John Petrucci Signature Mark IIC+)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2018 album 'Distance Over Time'. Gear inferred from Petrucci's documented studio rig for this album and era. No direct source confirms pedal/effect models for this specific solo; settings estimated based on genre, era, and amp model.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid lead tonetight and articulatehigh-gain saturationsmooth legato runsclear note separationmodern metal clarityrich harmonicsfast alternate pickingexpressive vibrato
Difficulty
This solo requires expert-level technique, including fast alternate picking, legato, wide intervallic leaps, and expressive phrasing, making it highly challenging even for advanced players.