Since 2000, Petrucci plays his Signature Guitar from the Company Music Man, a 6-string and a 7-string with 24 frets, and especially for him-built DiMarzio pickups. In addition, he occasionally used at concerts, a guitar Doubleneck whose necks are strung with 12 or 6 strings. He previously played with especially-made for him models by Ibanez. His amplifier is from Mesa / Boogie, he particularly appreciates the sonic versatility and consistency. In his live performances with Dream Theater there are usually several Mesa / Boogie amplifiers towers consisting of several 4x12 "cabinets of the type" Mesa / Boogie Traditional Rectifier 4x12 "Cabinet"on stage. He recently used the amp "Mark V " by Mesa / Boogie, what is with some effect processors (including TC Electronics) connected.

By Melanie Bradley

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