Riff Tone
Metropolis, Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper
Dream Theater
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Studio recording, 1992. John Petrucci used the Ibanez JPM100 with DiMarzio pickups for the Images and Words album. The riff section is high-gain and does not use the Roland JC-120 (which was used only for cleans). The Marshall JMP-1 preamp was the main source of distortion for the riff. No evidence of additional pedals for the rhythm/riff section; effects are primarily rack-based or from the amp. All gear confirmed for studio recording of 'Metropolis Pt. 1' riff section.
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Studio recording, 1992. John Petrucci used the Ibanez JPM100 with DiMarzio pickups for the Images and Words album. The riff section is high-gain and does not use the Roland JC-120 (which was used only for cleans). The Marshall JMP-1 preamp was the main source of distortion for the riff. No evidence of additional pedals for the rhythm/riff section; effects are primarily rack-based or from the amp. All gear confirmed for studio recording of 'Metropolis Pt. 1' riff section.