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Solo Tone

Bend the Clock

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty (likely 7-string, 2023 signature model)
AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C (John Petrucci Signature Mark IIC+ head)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2023. No direct studio documentation found, but Petrucci is confirmed to use the Majesty with Dreamcatcher/Rainmaker pickups and Mesa JP-2C for all recent Dream Theater studio work. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and smooth leadtight low endarticulate note separationrich harmonicshigh-gain saturationmodern progressive metal clarityfast legato-friendly responseclear pick attackslightly compressed

Difficulty

The solo features extremely fast legato and alternate picking passages, complex phrasing, and requires advanced control of bends and vibrato, making it suitable only for expert-level players.

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