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Become a virtuoso. This Music Man John Petrucci JP16 guitar was built for the modern day shredder, with luxurious features which would make any guitarist ecstatic. Modelled to guitar master John Petrucci's specifications, it plays absolutely magnificently and contains the most high end features possible. After all, a guitar worthy of John Petrucci must only offer the best of the best. Loaded with DiMarzio Sonic Ecstasy pickups, the dynamic sound of this expertly crafted instrument is sure to bring euphoria to anyone lucky enough to hear it.
Play with total freedom. Playability and sonic excellence are at the heart of the John Petrucci JP16's design, so you'll always be able to play without barriers and sound professional. Made from lightweight basswood, it is incredibly comfortable, whilst being capable of delivering unrivalled tone and resonance. For recording, live shows, private practice, or any other situation, this instrument will excel whenever it is played. Having the seal of approval from John Petrucci himself, it will give you every reason to take your playing to new heights.
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He is a god amongst guitar players. John Petrucci is perhaps best known for being the guitarist of Dream Theatre, although his influence extends far beyond the band. Having exhibited extreme mastery and skill with his guitar playing, he has inspired guitarists around the world and secured his place in history as one of the greatest guitarists to have ever lived. The John Petrucci JP16 model has been inspired by his playing style and personal specifications, so you'll find it is as near to perfect as you can get.
Outstanding tonal perfection. The DiMarzio Sonic Ecstasy humbuckers were designed specifically for John Petrucci's signature guitar, so they possess all the sound quality you would expect of such pickups. With incredibly high output, they place a strong emphasis on mid-range frequencies, whilst the bass frequencies are also strong yet incredibly tight.
The bridge pickup has plenty of punch and high end bite, which will greatly accentuate your playing and give rhythm licks exceptional definition. The neck pickup contains similar qualities, whilst offering more depth and warmth when playing lead licks. One of the truly standout features of these humbuckers is how expressive they are, bringing out the ideal frequencies of every note you play. You'll be hard pressed to find a more pristine, professional sounding pair of pickups.
Resonant and resilient. The John Petrucci JP16 has a resonance which rings out powerfully, with the basswood body offering both warmth and brightness. It effectively emphasises the mids, giving your tone more crunch and clarity. Its lightweight nature also makes it incredibly comfortable, and each groove is designed to fit around your body. The scooped forearm contour also gives your picking arm ample comfort, so you'll find this instrument incredibly easy to play.
Fast, smooth, and sleek. With a roasted maple neck, the John Petrucci JP16 is equipped to give you the ultimate playing experience. The maple introduces some more brightness to the guitar's tone, whilst allowing you to manoeuvre along the fretboard as fast as you wish. It is finished with gunstock oil and a hand rubbed special wax blend for additional smoothness. The smokey ebony fretboard complements the neck perfectly, offering smoothness and brightness, as well as adding to the sleek, pristine aesthetic of the guitar. Fitting comfortably in your hands, you'll have everything you need to shred vigorously for hours on end.
In a class of its own. If you ever find yourself wanting a bit more gain in your tone, you can use the 20+ dB push/push control on this guitar's volume knob to boost it instantly. This will increase your gain significantly and bring raw power to your sound. There's also a push/push function on the tone knob, which allows you to change the tone of the pickups. When the pickup selector is in the middle position, you can use this function to increase/decrease the output of the pickups for a major tone shift. With these controls, you can easily mould and diversify your sound on the spot, giving you greater creative freedom when making music.
It's as sturdy as it is stunning. Stainless steel medium jumbo profile frets boost the resonance of this guitar, whilst being some of the most robust frets you can get. The Floyd Rose black 1000 Series pro locking floating tremolo is also something to behold. It allows you to perform huge divebombs with ease, whilst keeping your tuning rock steady.
World renowned Schaller M6LA tuning machines also help to maintain your tuning. The truss rod is completely adjustable, and you can adjust it without having to remove the strings. A graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminium control cover provide all the protection you'll need for the electronics inside the JP16. The black lava finish and unique Custom JP16 inlays complete the amazing features this guitar has to offer. With all the craftsmanship, sound quality, and playability the modern guitarist could ever hope for, the John Petrucci JP16 signature guitar rises above all the rest.