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“With the Road King amp, you're able to switch power tubes and speakers and do all these different things. And I didn't want to have five different heads in my rack. And there's something about, when you do the type of setup that I have, unless you have a dedicated amp to a dedicated speaker and you're actually switching, you have to use the same power section of the main head that you're using.”

Quote by John Petrucci

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John Petrucci, born on July 12, 1967, is a renowned guitarist known for his exceptional skills and unique musical style. He is a core member of the band Dream Theater, which is famous for its complex musical structures and exquisite playing techniques. more

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