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Riff Tone
Panic Attack
Dream Theater
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature JP6 (2005, loaded with DiMarzio pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2005)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Octavarium' (2005). John Petrucci is known to have used his signature JP6 with DiMarzio pickups and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for rhythm tracks on this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate low-endscooped midsmodern high-gain saturationclear note separationfast attackminimal ambiencehigh outputfocused and punchy
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Panic Attack' is extremely technical, requiring fast alternate picking, tight palm muting, and complex rhythmic precision, making it one of the most challenging metal rhythm parts.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature JP6 (2005, loaded with DiMarzio pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2005)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Octavarium' (2005). John Petrucci is known to have used his signature JP6 with DiMarzio pickups and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for rhythm tracks on this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingarticulate low-endscooped midsmodern high-gain saturationclear note separationfast attackminimal ambiencehigh outputfocused and punchy
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Panic Attack' is extremely technical, requiring fast alternate picking, tight palm muting, and complex rhythmic precision, making it one of the most challenging metal rhythm parts.