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Solo Tone
Barstool Warrior
Dream Theater
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty (2019 model, likely 6-string)
AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C (John Petrucci Signature) or Mesa/Boogie Mark V (studio recording era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2019. Sources and interviews indicate Petrucci used his signature Majesty guitar and Mesa/Boogie JP-2C or Mark V for the 'Distance Over Time' album. Solo section uses neck pickup for smooth lead tone.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and liquidsinging sustainwarm neck pickup tonearticulate note separationhigh-gain saturationtight low-endslightly boosted mids and trebleheavy ambient reverbpronounced delay repeatsfluid legato phrasing
Difficulty
This solo requires expert-level technique due to its speed, intricate phrasing, and advanced articulation, making it highly challenging even for experienced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty (2019 model, likely 6-string)
AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C (John Petrucci Signature) or Mesa/Boogie Mark V (studio recording era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2019. Sources and interviews indicate Petrucci used his signature Majesty guitar and Mesa/Boogie JP-2C or Mark V for the 'Distance Over Time' album. Solo section uses neck pickup for smooth lead tone.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and liquidsinging sustainwarm neck pickup tonearticulate note separationhigh-gain saturationtight low-endslightly boosted mids and trebleheavy ambient reverbpronounced delay repeatsfluid legato phrasing
Difficulty
This solo requires expert-level technique due to its speed, intricate phrasing, and advanced articulation, making it highly challenging even for experienced players.