GuitarDistortedRiff
Glasgow Kiss Riff Guitar Tone Settings — John Petrucci
John Petrucci · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6)
Pickups
DiMarzio Crunch Lab (bridge), DiMarzio LiquiFire (neck) humbuckers
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark IV Amp Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Suspended Animation' (2005). Gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Boss MT-2 Metal Zone · distortion
Ernie Ball Music Man JP6 → (possible Boss MT-2 Metal Zone) → Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (spring reverb low)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- high-gain saturation
- articulate and clear note definition
- aggressive palm muting
- focused midrange punch
- controlled low end
- crisp high end
- modern progressive metal clarity
- minimal ambience
- fast attack