Essential Information About the JP15 7-String Guitar "Green Tiger Eye Quilt"
- High-end John Petrucci Signature: Okoumé body, quilted maple top, and roasted flamed maple neck/fretboard
- Extreme versatility: DiMarzio Illuminator pickups + piezo with mono or stereo outputs and up to 20 dB boost
- Modern playing comfort: ultra-thin profile, 24 stainless steel frets, 17" / 431.8 mm radius, and Music Man floating tremolo
- Premium "Green Tiger Eye" finish and included hard case for stage and studio use
John Petrucci's JP at the Top of the Music Man Range
Born from the long-standing collaboration between John Petrucci and Music Man, the JP15 represents the pinnacle of the JP series. It combines refined luthiery (okoumé + figured maple) with electronics designed for modern live performance, featuring an integrated piezo and an on-the-fly boost. This 7-string "Green Tiger Eye Quilt" version further expands the tonal palette and is aimed at demanding guitarists seeking a premium and reliable instrument.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Designed for intermediate to expert levels, the JP15 7-string excels in progressive, metal, fusion, and modern rock styles. Its very fast neck, exemplary stability, and 24 stainless steel frets facilitate advanced techniques (legato, tapping, precise vibrato) while remaining versatile enough for cleaner, pop, or ambient genres thanks to the piezo.
The Sound
The okoumé/maple duo offers warm low-mids, a crisp attack, and detailed highs. The DiMarzio Illuminator pickups deliver tight, defined lows on the 7th string, articulate mids, and clear highs, perfect for complex saturations without muddiness. The push/push volume knob activates a boost up to 20 dB to cut through the mix during solos. The bridge piezo adds natural "acoustic" textures, usable alone or blended with magnetic pickups, in mono or stereo for separate signal chains. The floating tremolo, 25.5" / 647.7 mm scale length, and stainless steel frets ensure sustain, tuning stability, and longevity.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
* 7-string string sets in 10-56 nickel-plated steel to maintain original tension. * Two high-quality 6.35 mm jack cables to utilize magnetic and piezo outputs in stereo. * Robust adjustable strap and stable universal guitar stand. * Microfiber cloth and appropriate oil for maintaining the oiled neck finish.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Type: Solid
- Material: Okoumé
- Top: Quilted Maple
- Top Color: Translucent Green Burst
- Body Color: Darker Translucent Green
- Finish: Glossy Polyester
Neck
- Scale Length: 25.5" / 647.7 mm
- Material: Roasted Flamed Maple
- Attachment: 5 bolts, sculpted joint
- Profile: Ultra-thin/flat
- Nut Width (1st fret): 0.735" / 18.669 mm
- Thickness at 12th fret: 0.805" / 20.447 mm
- Truss Rod: Adjustable, tool-free
- Neck and Fretboard Finish: Gunstock-type oil and special wax, hand-applied
- Headstock: Natural
- Fretboard: Roasted Flamed Maple
- Radius: 17" / 431.8 mm
- Inlays: "JP Shield" inlays + side dots
- Frets: 24 stainless steel (.108 x .051)
- Nut: Compensated melamine, width 1-7/8" / 47.6 mm
Hardware
- Color: Black
- Bridge: Music Man Custom floating tremolo, chevron cover, Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles
- Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking
- Controls: JP knobs with rubber grip
Electronics
- Type: Active (custom Music Man preamp)
- Pickups: DiMarzio Illuminator Neck and Bridge
- Switching: 3-position magnetic selector (custom middle position)
- Controls: Push/push volume with up to 20 dB boost, 500 kOhm passive tone push/push (custom configurations), 22 nF capacitor
- Piezo Management: 3-position piezo/magnetic selector
- Outputs: Mono and stereo options via 2 x 6.35 mm jack outputs
Miscellaneous
- Configuration: 7 strings
- Original Strings: Ernie Ball 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46-56 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240 + P01156 string)
- Included Case: Mono Case
- Country of Manufacture: USA
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