The spirit carriers on amp settings — Marshall JCM800 2203
The Dream theater guitar tone for “The spirit carriers on”, dialed in for a Marshall JCM800 2203 with a Ibanez RGA42FM. Studio version, Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (1999) - Iconic guitar solo
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ / Dual Rectifier, Ibanez JPM100 (DiMarzio Air Norton / Steve's Special), TC Electronic 2290 Delay
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 8 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 3 |
| Master | 4 |
02Digital Delay
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned (FX loop)
Petrucci's signature lead tone relies on the fluid, mid-focused compression of a Mesa Mark series rather than a bright British bark. To adapt on a single-channel JCM800 2203 without pedals, push the Preamp Gain to 8 and Mids to 8 while rolling Treble down to 5 and Presence to 3 to round off the Marshall bite. A recommended TS-style overdrive with gain at zero and high output will tighten the attack and add the sustain needed for the soaring bends.
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