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The Sterling by Music Man JP100D MKOA is John Petrucci's signature model and is based on the "Ball Family Reserve" Model JP6. This guitar provides you with the same playing experience and tones that he demands of his own guitars. The inclusion of U.S.A. Dimarzio pickups makes a remarkable addition at this price-point, ensuring that you'll have a wealth of tones to play with, and the locking tuners alongside a modern bridge will give you excellent tuning stability. This is a guitar ready to be gigged and it will continue to perform night after night. Whether you are a fan of Petrucci or not, this guitar will deliver a versatile variety of tones, perfect for any level of player.
Product Ref: 100455
John Petrucci's collaboration with Music Man has led to some of the highest performing instruments available for the gigging guitarist. The range from Sterling by Music Man aims to reproduce the playability and versatility of these guitars at a more affordable price point.
The JP100D-M combines the warm tones of African mahogany with the stunning design of a highly figured Hawaiian koa top. With the modern contoured body including a scooped forearm cut, the guitar is comfortable to hold and allows you to access the higher frets.
With a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, the John Petrucci signature features a classic wood combination to give you both snap and resonance. With 24 frets and a flat 16" radius, this is a guitar that gives no obstacles to your technique and provides an easy playing experience across the fingerboard. The 5-bolt neck attachment assists in reaching the top frets of the guitar with ease, and the 25-1/2" scale length allows for easy string bends and an authoritative tone.
The Sterling JP100 now features the American-made Dimarzio LiquiFire and Crunch Lab pickups to give you access to the same tones that John Petrucci creates with his own guitars. The three-way pickup selector and the volume/tone control combination give you a deceptively simple yet incredibly versatile array of options to play with. Like John Petrucci's playing, the pickups are designed to be well-balanced and can achieve everything from crisp clean tones right through to the heaviest of distorted sounds.
The JP100D features a Sterling by Music Man designed "Modern Tremolo" and is designed to provide smooth operation and an excellent ability to return to pitch after use. The guitar has locking tuning machine heads giving reliable tuning stability and allowing for quick string changes. The guitar has accurate intonation with an easily adjusted truss rod, and is made to stand up to the rigors of gigging and rehearsing.
As long time guitarist for the band Dream Theater, alongside many other side-projects, John Petrucci is well regarded as one of Progressive Rock Music's living legends. He blends a virtuoso technique with complex and well thought out musical compositions to make a truly individual name for himself. He demands the very best of his instruments to last through repeated world tours and recording sessions. His signature Sterling guitar is a reflection of his attention to detail and the high demands he places on his instruments, both in terms of reliability and versatility.