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Solo Tone
Scene Eight: The Spirit Carries On
Dream Theater
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP7, 1999 era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Gear based on period-correct interviews and rig rundowns for 'Scenes from a Memory' album. No evidence of live/tour pedalboard gear being used in the studio for this track.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and warmliquid legatoclear note separationtouch-sensitiveslight overdriveambient and spaciouschorus shimmermelodic phrasinglush delay trails
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, expressive bends, smooth legato, and dynamic touch, making it challenging for most players despite its melodic focus.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP7, 1999 era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1999. Gear based on period-correct interviews and rig rundowns for 'Scenes from a Memory' album. No evidence of live/tour pedalboard gear being used in the studio for this track.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and warmliquid legatoclear note separationtouch-sensitiveslight overdriveambient and spaciouschorus shimmermelodic phrasinglush delay trails
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, expressive bends, smooth legato, and dynamic touch, making it challenging for most players despite its melodic focus.