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John Petrucci
Dream Theater
The virtuoso's virtuoso. A master of alternate picking and complex time signatures, he has pushed the boundaries of guitar technique and tone for decades, defining the sound of progressive metal.
3 Eras
12 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
High-fidelity, tight, and articulate. A wall of Mesa Boogie distortion that remains clear even at breakneck speeds, often sweetened with stereo chorus and delay.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Images and Words Era (1992-1994)
1992-1994 4 items
The breakthrough. Ibanez Picasso guitars and rack-mounted Mesa Boogies created a crystalline, high-fi metal tone.
2
Train of Thought Era (2003)
2003 3 items
Heavy, dark, and aggressive. Tuned down to C standard using the Music Man JP6 and Mesa Road Kings.
3
Modern / Majesty Era (2014-Present)
2014-Present 5 items
The ultimate evolution. The futuristic Majesty guitar and signature JP-2C amp provide limitless tonal options.