How to Dial In "Through Her Eyes" by Dream Theater - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Through Her Eyes"
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). The ballad of Scenes from a Memory, with a clean, arpeggiated guitar part and a singing lead from John Petrucci. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Ibanez JPM100 P1 through Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Reissue stands in. Set the amp at a low-gain, edge-of-breakup setting and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Through Her Eyes" Tone
What guitar did Dream Theater use on "Through Her Eyes"?
The guitar on "Through Her Eyes" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Ibanez JPM100 P1 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Through Her Eyes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Through Her Eyes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Through Her Eyes" 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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