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Solo Tone
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John Petrucci
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man JP6 (likely pre-JPXI, 2005 studio model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording, 2005 era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Suspended Animation' (2005). JP6 with signature DiMarzio pickups, Mesa/Boogie Mark IV amp, effects via pedals and rack. Not live rig. Effects loop used for time-based effects. Sources confirm Mark IV as main studio amp for this era and album.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and smooth lead voicetight and articulate attackhigh-gain saturationrich harmonic overtonesclear note separationcompressed and controlled dynamicscutting presence in the mixfast alternate picking claritysmooth legato phrasing
Difficulty
The solo features expert-level speed, intricate phrasing, and advanced technical demands including alternate picking, legato, and expressive use of effects, making it highly challenging for even advanced players.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man JP6 (likely pre-JPXI, 2005 studio model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording, 2005 era)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Suspended Animation' (2005). JP6 with signature DiMarzio pickups, Mesa/Boogie Mark IV amp, effects via pedals and rack. Not live rig. Effects loop used for time-based effects. Sources confirm Mark IV as main studio amp for this era and album.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and smooth lead voicetight and articulate attackhigh-gain saturationrich harmonic overtonesclear note separationcompressed and controlled dynamicscutting presence in the mixfast alternate picking claritysmooth legato phrasing
Difficulty
The solo features expert-level speed, intricate phrasing, and advanced technical demands including alternate picking, legato, and expressive use of effects, making it highly challenging for even advanced players.