# Damage Control guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Damage Control by John Petrucci (2005). Played on an Ernie Ball Music Man. Watch from the solo, with tab and lesson links.

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John Petrucci, 2005. Solo by *John Petrucci*.

Damage Control opens John Petrucci's solo album with a dense, virtuosic workout that shows off his technical command. He moves through fast alternate-picked runs, sweep arpeggios and odd-meter riffs, often switching gears abruptly. Yet the piece is carefully composed, with recurring themes that give it structure. His Music Man tone is tight and articulate, perfect for fast passages. The track is a favorite among players studying progressive metal technique. Listen for the unison passages where guitar, bass and drums lock together on intricate rhythms, and for the moments where Petrucci slows down to play a melodic theme before launching back into high-speed runs.

Damage Control by John Petrucci is featured in our Shred (#20) list. The solo is played by John Petrucci and the song was released in 2005.

## In our lists

- [The 25 Greatest Shred Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/shred/) — #20
- [Best of the 21st Century](https://greatestsolos.com/list/21st-century/) — #15
- [Top 20 Guitar Solos of 2005](https://greatestsolos.com/list/best-guitar-solos-2005/) — #9

## Sources

- [Guitar World: The greatest guitar solos of the 21st century... so far](https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-greatest-guitar-solos-of-the-21st-century-so-far) — #15

### Who played the guitar solo on Damage Control?

John Petrucci played the solo on John Petrucci's Damage Control (2005).

### What guitar was used on the Damage Control solo?

An ernie ball music man, according to widely reported accounts.

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