DISC Music Man John Petrucci JP16, Black Lava

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The John Petrucci Sound

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.

Pristine Pickups

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.

Basswood Brilliance

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.

Sleek Neck Action

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.

Enhanced Control System

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.

Professional Hardware

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.

Specifications

Body

• Model Name: Music Man John Petrucci JP 16
• Model Code: 662BV5000
• Body: Basswood
• Finish: Black Lava With High Gloss Polyester
• Size: 31.4cm Wide, 4.5cm Thick, 94cm Long
• Weight: 3.52kg (Varies Slightly)

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck: Roasted Maple With Sculpted Neck Joint
• Neck Radius: 17"
• Fretboard: Smokey Ebony
• Scale: 64.8cm
• Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Profile Stainless Steel Frets
• Inlays: JP16 Custom

Hardware and Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio Sonic Ecstasy (H)
• Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Sonic Ecstasy (H)
• Controls: Three Way Pickup Selector, Custom Music Man® Active Preamp; Push/Push Volume for Gain Boost, 500kohm Push/Push Passive Tone for Custom 2 Pickup Configurations - .022µF Tone Capacitor
• Bridge: Floyd Rose® black 1000 Series Pro Locking Floating Tremolo With Fine Tuners in Black Finish
• Electronic Shielding: Graphite Acrylic Resin Coated Body Cavity and Aluminum Control Cover
• Hardware: Black