John Petrucci’s solo tones are renowned for rich, liquid, singing and sustaining clarity! In this video, John demonstrates how he uses Channel 3 of his signature Mark IIC+ for single note solo sounds and explains some of his settings and approaches to getting great lead sounds that sit perfectly in a live band mix. John also highlights his signature delay sound that adds stereo width to the lush, soaring classic Boogie gain.
John’s Ch. 3 Solo JP-2C settings:
Gain 8.5
Master 4.5
Presence 6
Treble 5.5
Middle 4.5
Bass 3
EQ 1 Settings
80hz +6db
220hz +5.5db
750hz -5db
2200hz +3db
6600hz +4db
JP Lead Delay is a Dual Delay (generated by Fractal Axefx XL+) This delay is set for longer delay times.
Recorded with John Petrucci Ernie Ball MusicMan Majesty with DiMarzio Illuminator pickups into Ch. 3 +EQ 2 of the JP2C through a Rectifier Traditional 4x12 Straight with Mesa Custom Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. MIc’d with a Shure KSM 313, Shure SM57 and stereo camera room mic. Mixed with 45% KSM 313, 45% SM57 and 10% room mic.
Special thanks to the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA: http://www.thefoxoakland.com/
For more information on John’s gear in this video:
John Petrucci Signature JP-2C: http://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/mark-series/jp2c/index.html
Rectifier Tradiotional 4x12 Straight: http://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/guitar-cabinets--simulators/rectifier-series/4x12-recto-traditional-size-straight.html