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Glasgow Kiss
John Petrucci
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6, 2005 spec, as used on Suspended Animation)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV Amp Head
Amp Settings
mid6
bass6
gain7.5
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tight and percussivearticulate pick attackhigh-gain saturationfocused low endcutting upper midsmodern progressive metal claritycontrolled feedbackminimal ambiencefast transient responseaggressive rhythm crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced alternate picking at high speed, intricate palm muting, and precise hand coordination, making it very challenging for most players.
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