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Progressive Rock Guitar Tone: 1990s

The defining progressive rock guitar tones of the 1990s. Gear breakdowns, key artists (John Petrucci, Adam Jones), and how to recreate each sound.

Key Artists

Tone in Context: Progressive in the 1990s

The 1990s defined a generation of progressive guitar tone. Explore each artist above for detailed gear breakdowns, signal chains, and budget-matched rig guides.

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