DISC Sterling John Petrucci JP160, Pearl White

Full Description

The JP Range From Sterling By Music Man

John Petrucci's collaboration with Music Man has led to some of the highest performing instruments available for the gigging guitarist. The JP range from Sterling aims to reproduce the playability and versatility of these guitars at a more affordable price point. The JP160 is based on the Music Man John Petrucci Signature Series JP16, with the addition of a double locking tremolo system to allow for more spirited whammy bar use.

Tonewoods

The JP160 utilises the warm tones of African mahogany and is presented here in a sleek Pearl White finish, also available in stealthy Black Metallic. With the modern contoured body including a scooped forearm cut, the guitar is comfortable to hold and allows you to get on with the business of playing. The neck is constructed from maple which undergoes a roasting process in order to remove impurities and provide more strength. This leaves you with an incredibly resonant and stable instrument which will hold its tuning and setup extremely well despite humidity changes throughout the year. It also gives the guitar a wonderfully 'played in' feel and means that your left hand will glide up and down the neck with ease.

Easy Access Fingerboard

The roasted maple neck gives the John Petrucci signature both snap and resonance. With 24 frets and a flat 16" radius, this guitar provides an easy playing experience across the whole fingerboard. The 5-bolt neck attachment assists in reaching the top frets of the guitar, and the 25-1/2" scale length with the supplied .010-.046 gauge strings allows for easy string bends and an authoritative tone.

Electronics Designed For Simplicity And Versatility

The JP160 guitar features Sterling by Music Man designed pickups and a 3-way switching system. This combination ensures that, just like John Petrucci himself, you will be able to achieve a wide variety of tones whether that be distorted riffing, liquid smooth soloing, or crystal clean picking.

Double Locking Tremolo Made For Reliable Use

The JP160 features a Sterling by Music Man designed "Double Locking Modern Tremolo" and is built to provide smooth operation and an excellent ability to return to pitch, even after extreme use. It features a low profile in order to remain out of the way of your right hand, yet it provides full access to the intonation and micro tuner adjustments. These features will ensure accurate intonation and, alongside an easily adjusted truss rod, guarantee that the guitar will stand up to the rigours of gigging and rehearsing.

John Petrucci

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 Stirling guitars are a reflection of his attention to detail and the high demands he places on his instruments, both in terms of reliability and versatility.

Features

• Double locking tremolo for whammy bar antics
• Fast playing neck with 16" radius & 24 frets
• African mahogany for light weight & warm tone
• Sterling humbuckers with a wide tonal range
• Roasted maple neck ensures excellent resonance and stability

Specifications

Body

• Series: JP
• Body African mahogany
• Body Shape: Modern contoured double cutaway
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Colour: Pearl White

Neck

• Neck Material: Roasted maple
• Neck Shape: Slim 52mm
• Neck Attachment: 5 bolt, easy access joint
• Neck Adjustment: Single action truss rod, body end wheel
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Number of Frets: 24
• Nut Width: 42mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Sterling humbucker
• Neck Pickup: Sterling humbucker
• Controls: Vol / Tone
• Pickup Switching: 3-way pickup selector
• Hardware: Chrome
• Bridge: Modern double locking tremolo
• Tuning Machines: Sealed, non-locking
• Strings: 6-string: .010 - .046