Tone Profile

This tone is a high-gain, smooth, and harmonically rich lead guitar sound, with a touch of chorus and delay for added dimension. It's designed for expressive playing and soaring solos.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Ibanez JPM100 was John Petrucci's signature guitar during this period, equipped with DiMarzio pickups.
• The Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ is a key component of Petrucci's signature sound, known for its high-gain and responsive character.
• A Shure SM57 is typically used close to the speaker cone for a tight and focused sound.
• The TC Electronic chorus and delay units add depth and dimension to the lead guitar tone.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a high-output humbucker-equipped guitar.
• Use a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ or similar high-gain amplifier. Dial in a tone with plenty of sustain and harmonics.
• Position an SM57 close to the speaker. Experiment with placement to find the sweet spot.
• Add a chorus effect with a subtle rate and depth.
• Use a digital delay with a short delay time (around 300-400ms) and moderate feedback.

Original Gear

• Ibanez JPM100(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• TC Electronic Chorus/Flanger(pedal)
• TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay(pedal)