Myung began using six-string basses for Dream Theater's subsequent tours of America, Europe, and Japan, using several high-end Tobias "Basic" models.
After Tung ceased production, Myung began endorsing Yamaha instruments, using its TRB and John Patitucci six-string fretted and fretless basses live for Dream Theater's The Fix for '96 and An Evening of New Music while working with Yamaha's Artist Custom Shop on what would become his signature instrument.