How to Dial In "Snake in My Boot" by John Petrucci - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Snake in My Boot"
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 Terminal Velocity (2020). His second studio album, produced by John Petrucci and recorded at DTHQ on Long Island between March and May 2020, it was released digitally on August 28, 2020. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Music Man John Petrucci Majesty through a Mesa Boogie Mark IIA, the nearest rig to the one documented for John Petrucci, stands in. Set the amp to a driven crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Snake in My Boot" Tone
What guitar did John Petrucci use on "Snake in My Boot"?
The guitar on "Snake in My Boot" (released 2020) isn't documented; the Music Man John Petrucci Majesty above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Snake in My Boot" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, 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 "Snake in My Boot" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Snake in My Boot" 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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