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Another Day Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Dream Theater

Dream Theater · 1990s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Ibanez JPM100 (John Petrucci Model, early 1990s, likely JPM100 P1 or P2)
Pickups
DiMarzio Air Norton (neck), DiMarzio Steve's Special (bridge) humbuckers
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
Pickup Position
Neck pickup

Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed by multiple interviews and rig rundowns for 'Images and Words' era. Petrucci used the Ibanez JPM100 with DiMarzio pickups and a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ for the solo on 'Another Day'.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
6
Reverb
4.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay

Ibanez JPM100 (neck pickup) → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (plate reverb)

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Tone Character

  • warm and smooth
  • singing sustain
  • liquid lead
  • lush ambient delay
  • clear note separation
  • expressive vibrato
  • dynamic touch sensitivity
  • melodic and lyrical
  • slightly compressed
  • not overly saturated

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct numeric amp settings for 'Another Day' solo found; settings estimated based on typical Mark IIC+ lead tones for early 1990s Petrucci and genre.
  • ⚠️Pedal/effect models not explicitly confirmed for this solo; delay and reverb are clearly audible and inferred as rack or studio units.
  • ⚠️Guitar and pickup choice confirmed for 'Images and Words' era, but not explicitly stated for this exact solo; high confidence due to era consistency.
  • ⚠️No evidence of chorus, flanger, phaser, or wah in this solo; only delay and reverb are clearly audible.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. John Petrucci's 'Another Day' solo (recorded in 1992) features a smooth, singing lead with moderate gain, forward mids, and balanced lows/highs typical of his Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ setup. The tone is articulate but not overly bright, with subtle reverb for space, matching the era's production and Petrucci's preferences.

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