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Night Terror Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Dream Theater

Dream Theater · 2020s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty
Pickups
DiMarzio Rainmaker (neck) and DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (bridge)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'Night Terror' from the album 'Parasomnia' (2025).

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
5.5
Gain
8.5
Reverb
0.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
4.5

Effects Chain

  • Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
  • TC Electronic Flashback Delay · delay
  • Dunlop Cry Baby Wah · wah

Guitar → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → TC Electronic Flashback Delay → Dunlop Cry Baby Wah → Mesa/Boogie JP-2C

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive rhythm tones
  • soaring, creamy lead sound
  • aggressive bridge pickup
  • fluid, warm solos
  • high-output pickups

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