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Solo Tone

The Best of Times

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP7, 2009 spec)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording era, 2009)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2009. Petrucci was known to use his signature Ernie Ball Music Man with DiMarzio pickups and a Mesa/Boogie Mark IV for the 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' album. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo. Effects and pedals inferred from era and audible effects.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid and smoothbright and articulate highstight low endclear note separationpresent upper midsmoderate reverb for spacechorus shimmer in solodelay repeats for depthhigh-gain saturation

Difficulty

This solo is considered expert level due to its fast tempo, advanced legato and picking techniques, wide intervallic leaps, and the need for precise phrasing and expressive vibrato.

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