MESA/Boogie | 8 years ago
The SHRED mode in the John Petrucci Signature JP-2C is an incredibly useful feature for dialing in cut, edge and detail in modern high gain settings. John explains how and where using this feature can be useful in different heavy rhythm/crunch applications as well as adding additional detail to help solo sounds cut through in a mix. SHRED can tighten intricate rhythm passages in lower registers and on extended range guitars and riffs and it accomplishes this by adding a narrow boost of harmonic content in the treble regions for Ch. 2 & Ch. 3. Shred is assignable to either CH. 2 only or both Ch. 2 & Ch. 3, and it’s also MIDI programmable/controllable.
John’s SHRED Mode Ch. 2 Crunch JP-2C settings:
Gain 6.5
Master 4
Presence 7
Treble 5
Middle 4
Bass 2.5
EQ 1 Settings
80hz +6db
220hz +5.5db
750hz -5.5db
2200hz +3.5db
6600hz +5db
Recorded with John Petrucci Ernie Ball MusicMan Majesty with DiMarzio Illuminator pickups into Ch. 2 +EQ 1 of the JP2C through a Rectifier Traditional 4x12 Straight with Mesa Custom Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. MIc’d with a Shure KSM 313, Shure SM57 and stereo camera room mic. Mixed with 45% KSM 313, 45% SM57 and 10% room mic.
Special thanks to the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA: http://www.thefoxoakland.com/
For more information on John’s gear in this video:
John Petrucci Signature JP-2C: http://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/electric/mark-series/jp2c/index.html
Rectifier Tradiotional 4x12 Straight: http://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/guitar-cabinets--simulators/rectifier-series/4x12-recto-traditional-size-straight.html
