John Petrucci’s 2012 Dream Theatre Dramatic Tour of Events Pedalboard

So you want to sound like John Petrucci? Here’s what you need:

Practice, practice, practice.

Because really, when it comes down to it, no similarities in your gear will ever get you close to sounding like a precision player like John Petrucci unless you have the chops.

Still, let’s you have the precision it takes to attempt to pull of a Dream Theatre song. What gear would you need to get something similar? Well, it all depends on the era, as the first John Petrucci pedalboards were much more bare bones and amp-centric than they are now. That is not to say that the amps during the 2012 Dramatic Tour of Events weren’t important to the sound, as that Mesa Boogie gear still contributes probably the most to the overall tone. It’s just that there are many more effects included compared to almost not having any in the early days.

So, what effects standout? Aside from the many tone-centric stompboxes, The Eddie Van Halen Flanger is one of the most iconic effect pedals. Another interesting addition is the Dunlop rack wah with foot controller. The Boss Phase Shifter is another unmistakable effect.

Want more? Here’s the complete rundown of John Petrucci’s gear during this latest tour.

John Petrucci Pedalboard 2012

Dream Theatre’s Dramatic  Tour of Events

John Petrucci Pedalboard Set 1

Brand--DunlopMark SnyderAxess Electronics
Pedal--DCR-2SR Crybaby Rack WahCustom Rack InterfaceSwitch
Type--Modulation
NotesAnalog Man Mod
Alternative?--Available New
Image--Dunlop Crybaby Rack Wah
Buy Online--Musician's Friend
Amazon
Guitar Center
INPUTAxe-FX IIDCR-2SR Crybaby Rack WahCustom Rack InterfaceSwitch

John Petrucci Pedalboard Set 2

BrandFramptoneIbanezAnalog ManIbanez
PedalThe Amp Switcher Footswitch WhiteTS9DX Turbo Tube ScreamerKing of ToneTS808 Vintage Tube Screamer
TypeOtherDistortionDistortion
NotesKeeley Mod
Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable New
ImageFramptone The Amp Switcher Footswitch WhiteIbanez Ts9dx Turbo Tube Screamer Effects PedalIbanez TS808 Vintage Tube Screamer Reissue
Buy OnlineMusician's Friend

Guitar Center
Musician's Friend
Amazon
Guitar Center
American Musical Supply

Musician's Friend
Amazon
Guitar Center
American Musical Supply
INPUTThe Amp Switcher Footswitch WhiteTS9DX Turbo Tube ScreamerKing of ToneTS808 Vintage Tube Screamer

John Petrucci Pedalboard Set 3

BrandBossMXRCarl MartinFurman
PedalPH-3 Phase ShifterEVH-117 Eddie Van Halen FlangerCompressor/LimiterAR Pro Power Conditioner
TypeModulationModulationDynamicsOther
NotesAnalog Man Mod
Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewAvailable NewAvailable New
ImageBoss Ph-3 Phase Shifter PedalMxr Evh-117 Eddie Van Halen FlangerCarl Martin Compressor/Limiter PedalFurman P-1800 Ar Voltage Regulator / Power Conditioner
Buy OnlineMusician's Friend
Amazon
Guitar Center
Musician's Friend
Amazon
Guitar Center
American Musical Supply
Musician's Friend
Amazon
Guitar Center
American Musical Supply
Musician's Friend
Amazon
Guitar Center
American Musical Supply
INPUTPH-3 Phase ShifterEVH-117 Eddie Van Halen FlangerCompressor/LimiterAR Pro Power Conditioner

John Petrucci Pedalboard Set 4

BrandAxess ElectronicsDunlopErnie BallBoss
PedalMIDI Foot ControllerDCR-IFC Wah Rack ControllerStereo/Pan VolumeTU-3 Chromatic Pedal Tuner
TypeModulationDynamicsTuner
NotesX2
Alternative?Included in DCR-2SR Crybaby Rack WahAvailable NewAvailable New
ImageErnie Ball 500K Stereo/Pan VolumeBoss TU-3 Chromatic Pedal Tuner
Buy OnlineMusician's Friend
Amazon
Guitar Center
Musician's Friend
Amazon
Musician's Friend
Ama
Guitar Center
American Musical Supply
INPUTMIDI Foot ControllerDCR-IFC Wah Rack ControllerStereo/Pan VolumeTU-3 Chromatic Pedal Tuner

John Petrucci 2012 Dream Theatre Tour Amps

BrandMesa BoogieCustom SteelMesa BoogieMesa Boogie
PedalMark VDiamond Plate Foot Rests with Buttkicker DriversTraditional Rectifier 4x12 Cabinets with Celestion Vintage 30 SpeakersTraditional Rectifier 2x12 Cabinets with Buttkicker Drivers
TypeAmp
NotesX2X2X3X3
Alternative?Available New
Image
Buy OnlineAmazon
INPUTMark VDiamond Plate Foot Rests with Buttkicker DriversTraditional Rectifier 4x12 Cabinets with Celestion Vintage 30 SpeakersTraditional Rectifier 2x12 Cabinets with Buttkicker Drivers

John Petrucci 2012 Pedalboard, Amp and Gear Video

John Petrucci 2012 Pedalboard Sources

 

  • Wikipedia