How to Dial In "VIII. Losing Time/Grand Finale" by Dream Theater - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "VIII. Losing Time/Grand Finale"
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 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (2002). Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence is the sixth studio album by American progressive metal band Dream Theater, released as a double-disc album on January 29, 2002, through Elektra Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Music Man JP6 through a Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Reissue, the rig we use for Dream Theater's other songs from Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "VIII. Losing Time/Grand Finale" Tone
What guitar did Dream Theater use on "VIII. Losing Time/Grand Finale"?
The guitar on "VIII. Losing Time/Grand Finale" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Music Man JP6 (John Petrucci signature) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "VIII. Losing Time/Grand Finale" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "VIII. Losing Time/Grand Finale" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "VIII. Losing Time/Grand Finale" 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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