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Riff Tone
Pull Me Under
Dream Theater
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6, early 1990s version)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for 'Images and Words' era. Settings and effects based on studio use, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate and clear note definitionaggressive palm mutingmodern metal claritymuscular and powerfulslight ambience from delayfocused low endcutting upper midscontrolled reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking technique, tight palm muting, and precise synchronization with complex rhythms, making it challenging for most players.
This tone has been researched 5 times by the community
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6, early 1990s version)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
This tone has been researched 5 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for 'Images and Words' era. Settings and effects based on studio use, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationarticulate and clear note definitionaggressive palm mutingmodern metal claritymuscular and powerfulslight ambience from delayfocused low endcutting upper midscontrolled reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced picking technique, tight palm muting, and precise synchronization with complex rhythms, making it challenging for most players.