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Riff Tone
Under a Glass Moon (Instrumental 1989-1991)
Dream Theater
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JPM100
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Gear confirmed for Images and Words era; Petrucci used the Ibanez JPM100 with DiMarzio pickups and Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ for rhythm/riff sections. No evidence of live/touring gear or later signature models for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingarticulate pick attackcrystal-clear note separationhigh-gain saturationfast, precise riffingmodern progressive metal crunchcontrolled low endcutting treble presence
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced alternate picking, precise palm muting, and complex rhythmic accuracy at a fast tempo, making it highly challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez JPM100
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Gear confirmed for Images and Words era; Petrucci used the Ibanez JPM100 with DiMarzio pickups and Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ for rhythm/riff sections. No evidence of live/touring gear or later signature models for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingarticulate pick attackcrystal-clear note separationhigh-gain saturationfast, precise riffingmodern progressive metal crunchcontrolled low endcutting treble presence
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced alternate picking, precise palm muting, and complex rhythmic accuracy at a fast tempo, making it highly challenging for most players.