Key Features
- Experience a masterclass in guitar design and craftsmanship
- Sharp, defined, crystal-clear tone from LuiqiFire and Crunch Lab pickups
- Unlock sublime acoustic tones with dedicated piezo pickup
- Best-in-class playability - let nothing stand in your way
DISC Music Man John Petrucci EB, Koa Overview
John. Petrucci. Say no more. The guitar legend needs no introduction, and his signature Music Man John Petrucci RW guitar is a sight to behold. Go beyond the looks, though, and you'll discover a world class sound and impeccable playability - this is professional standard. A pair of fiery DiMarzio humbuckers, namely the LuiqiFire and Crunch Lab, deliver an array of unrelenting, crunchy, detailed tones which can be sculpted and perfected to your liking. And a piezo pickup under the bridge creates chiming acoustic sounds for unbelievable dynamism - this guitar is a sonic goldmine.
It's not all about supreme sound, though. Modern players demand exceptional feel and playability - and this John Petrucci signature delivers with interest. A sublime select maple neck is a smooth as it is satisfying to hold, and it'll facilitate ultra-fast movement all the way along the fretboard. Then there's the quality floating tremolo bridge, which gives you more vibrato than you could dream of - whilst keeping the guitar fully in tune. It may sound like a cliche, but guitars really don't get better than this. Discover your true creative potential.
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View Full DescriptionThe John Petrucci Sound
He’s 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 when it comes to 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 signature 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.
Show-stopping sound
Tonal finesse. The Liquifire humbucker in the neck and Crunch Lab humbucker in the bridge have one thing in common – they sound superb. The LiquiFire’s name says it all – Free flowing, volcanic tones erupt from this spectacular pickup. It has a boosted midrange response with a tight low and damper, cleaner highs. The result is a beefy, punchy sound which is perfect for flowing lead lines with the gain turned up, and clear, defined chords on clean settings. And the Crunch Lab matches this, with a high output and crisp, detailed articulate twang. It’ll bring your chugging to life with high gain settings, and easily cut through any mix.
But let’s not forget the John Petrucci signature’s secret weapon – the piezo pickup. Most guitars can’t even come close to replicating acoustic tone – not this one. The piezo pickup sits under the bridge and adds blissful, chiming, authentic acoustic tones to your arsenal. You’ll be able to push your creativity to the limit.Supersonic neck
Play at breakneck speed. Take your guitar skill to the top with the incredible neck profile of the John Petrucci. It is made from select maple, so it adds tonal brightness which will naturally emphasise the attack and bite of the notes you play. Being finished with gunstock oil and a hand rubbed special wax blend, it is silky smooth, facilitating the slickest, quickest fretboard manoeuvrability imaginable. The fretboard is made from luscious rosewood, which adds a touch of warmth to the neck’s brightness and feels sublimely smooth and responsive underneath your fingers. Play without limits.
Basswood Brilliance
Resonant and resilient. This guitar 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 contour is designed to fit around your body. The scooped arm contour also gives you ample comfort, so you'll find this instrument incredibly easy to play.
Solid tuning stability and endless vibrato
Everything you’ve ever wanted. Boasting Schaller M6 locking tuning machines, the John Petrucci signature will rarely go out of tune – if ever. They keep your strings locked in place, and also making string changes much faster and simpler. They’re coupled with the premium Custom John Petrucci Music Man floating bridge, which also keeps your strings firmly in place and maximises your sustain. But that’s not all – it also lets you inject your riffs with ludicrous (or subtle) amounts of vibrato, so you can fire out screaming divebombs at will. Are you ready to experience musical enlightenment? Good. Then get ready to shred on this supreme model.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Music Man John Petrucci EB
- Model Code: 620KBJK00
- Body: Basswood
- Finish: Koa
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck: Select Maple With Sculpted Neck Joint
- Neck Radius: 15"
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Scale: 25-1/2” (64.8cm)
- Frets: 24 - High Profile, Wide, Stainless Steel
- Inlays: JP Shields
Hardware And Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio Crunch Lab (H)
- Neck Pickup: DiMarzio Liquifire (H)
- Controls: 500kohm Volume And Tone - .022µf Tone Capacitor, 3-way toggle pickup selector; 3-way toggle piezo/magnetic selector
- Bridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo Floating Tremolo Of Matte Black, Hardened Steel With Solid Steel Saddles
- Tuners: Schaller M6-IND Locking
- Electronic Shielding: Graphite Acrylic Resin Coated Body Cavity And Aluminium Control Cover
Miscellaneous
- Strings: 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240)
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