How to Dial In "Anna Lee" by Dream Theater - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Anna Lee"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Falling into Infinity (1997). Falling into Infinity is the fourth studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released on September 23, 1997, through EastWest Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez JPM100 P1 through a Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Reissue, the rig we use for Dream Theater's other songs from Falling into Infinity, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Anna Lee" Tone
What guitar did Dream Theater use on "Anna Lee"?
The guitar on "Anna Lee" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Ibanez JPM100 P1 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Anna Lee" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Anna Lee" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Anna Lee" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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