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Dream Theater Amp Settings & Guitar Tone

1992D Standard (Down A Whole Step), As Commonly Taught; Exact Session Tuning May Vary Slightly In Reference Pitch.3 effectsHigh Gain
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aggressivescoopedtightcompressed

Featured Tone

Pull Me Under (1992)

Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci signature (JP‑style) or similar superstrat Mesa

Highly compressed Mark-series rhythm tone: tight low end, scooped low mids via graphic EQ, aggressive high mids and treble for clarity in dense mixes.

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Typical Gear & Settings

Average Amp Settings

Gain
7.0
Bass
2.0
Mid
3.5
Treble
7.5
Presence
3.5

Amplifiers

  • Mesa

Guitars

  • Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci signature (JP‑style) or similar superstrat

Pickups

  • humbucker

Effects & Pedals

overdrive

Tube Screamer-style OD (OD808 / TS9)

modulation

Chorus (Rockman Chorus/Delay emulation)

delay

Stereo delay

Playing Style

legatoalternate picking

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