How to Dial In "Scene Two: I. Overture 1928" by Dream Theater - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Scene Two: I. Overture 1928"
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 Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory (1999). Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory is the fifth studio album and first concept album by the American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released on October 26, 1999, through Elektra 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 Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Scene Two: I. Overture 1928" Tone
What guitar did Dream Theater use on "Scene Two: I. Overture 1928"?
The guitar on "Scene Two: I. Overture 1928" (released 1999) 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 "Scene Two: I. Overture 1928" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, 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 "Scene Two: I. Overture 1928" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Scene Two: I. Overture 1928" 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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