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Solo Tone
Metropolis, Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper
Dream Theater
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6, likely prototype or early model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1992)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear based on John Petrucci's known setup for 'Images and Words' era. No direct source in search results confirms exact pedals or amp settings for this solo, but this is widely documented in interviews and rig rundowns outside the provided sources.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainfluid legato runstight, articulate lead toneclear note separationhigh-gain saturationsmooth, compressed attackbright upper midscontrolled feedbackfast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert level due to its fast tempo, advanced legato and picking techniques, complex phrasing, and the need for precise articulation and dynamic control.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6, likely prototype or early model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1992)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear based on John Petrucci's known setup for 'Images and Words' era. No direct source in search results confirms exact pedals or amp settings for this solo, but this is widely documented in interviews and rig rundowns outside the provided sources.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainfluid legato runstight, articulate lead toneclear note separationhigh-gain saturationsmooth, compressed attackbright upper midscontrolled feedbackfast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
This solo is considered expert level due to its fast tempo, advanced legato and picking techniques, complex phrasing, and the need for precise articulation and dynamic control.