Pull Me Under Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Dream Theater
Dream Theater · 1990s · metal
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the solo tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Studio recording for 'Images and Words' (1992). Petrucci used his signature Ernie Ball Music Man JP6 with DiMarzio pickups and a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ amp. Clean tone sections were tracked with the amp's clean channel, no drive pedals. Delay was added via rack or pedal. Pickup selector likely in neck or neck+middle position for clean solo. Settings and effects are based on period-correct interviews and tone analysis.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Guitar → Delay pedal (602ms, 3 repeats) → Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (clean channel, spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- crystal-clear and articulate
- warm and rounded neck pickup sound
- lush, ambient delay repeats
- slight natural amp reverb
- high note definition
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- no audible distortion or crunch
- studio-quality clarity
- subtle shimmer (possible light modulation)
- full-bodied clean with smooth highs
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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