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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
Mids4.5
Bass5.5
Gain8.5
Reverb0.5
Treble6.5
Presence4.5
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
Notes & Caveats
- Specific pedal models and exact amp settings for 'Night Terror' are not publicly documented; settings are estimated based on typical configurations used by John Petrucci.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Dream Theater's John Petrucci is known for his high-gain, articulate lead tones, especially in solo sections. The settings reflect a modern metal tone with a balanced EQ to cut through the mix, typical of Petrucci's style during this era.