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Dream-like Shredding in Your 7-string Theater Inspired by the legendary musicianship of John Petrucci, the Sterling by Music Man JP70 Signature Guitar is built to…
Dream Theater’s music demands exceptional versatility, and the Sterling by Music Man JP70 rises to the challenge. Designed to accommodate everything from intricate progressive passages to crushing extended-range riffs, this 7-string signature guitar delivers a balanced and highly adaptable tonal foundation.
At its core is a resonant nyatoh body that provides impressive sustain, rich harmonic content, and a strong midrange presence. The hard maple neck contributes outstanding clarity and note separation, ensuring every chord, lead, and low-register riff remains articulate and defined. Topped with a smooth rosewood fingerboard, the JP70 adds warmth and depth to the low end while preserving crisp highs and a responsive playing feel.
Together, these carefully selected tonewoods create a well-rounded voice with punchy mids, tight and focused bass response, and sparkling highs that cut through complex mixes. Whether you’re exploring progressive metal, hard rock, fusion, or modern instrumental music, the Sterling by Music Man JP70 offers the tonal versatility and dynamic range needed to handle virtually any playing style.
To unlock the full potential of its extended-range design, the Sterling by Music Man JP70 is equipped with a pair of specially voiced high-output humbucking pickups. Positioned at both the bridge and neck, these pickups deliver exceptional clarity, power, and dynamic response across all seven strings, making them equally capable of producing soaring lead tones, articulate solos, crushing low-end riffs, and aggressive rhythm textures.
A streamlined control layout features a 3-way pickup selector alongside dedicated volume and tone controls, providing intuitive access to a wide range of sounds. From pristine cleans and expressive mid-gain textures to saturated progressive metal tones, the JP70 offers the flexibility needed to adapt to virtually any musical situation.
Designed for players who demand versatility without compromise, the JP70 delivers impressive sustain, excellent note definition, and a broad tonal palette that excels in modern rock, progressive metal, fusion, and beyond. Whether you’re crafting intricate lead passages or unleashing powerful 7-string riffs, this John Petrucci signature model gives you the tools to shape your sound with precision and confidence.
Built for performance, precision, and long-term reliability, the Sterling by Music Man JP70 features a hard maple neck that combines lightweight comfort with exceptional stability. Its rigid construction enhances sustain and note clarity while offering excellent resistance to twisting and warping, making it a dependable choice for touring musicians, studio players, and demanding live performers alike.
The neck is secured with a sculpted 5-bolt joint that maximizes structural integrity and sustain while providing comfortable access to the upper frets. Paired with a fast-playing 16-inch fingerboard radius, the JP70 is engineered for effortless bends, fluid legato techniques, and the technical precision required by modern progressive guitarists.
A 25.5-inch scale length delivers tight string response and excellent articulation across all seven strings, while 24 medium jumbo frets offer ample room for expressive lead work, intricate solos, and extended-range riffing. The modern tremolo system works seamlessly with locking tuners to ensure exceptional tuning stability, even during aggressive vibrato and dive-bomb techniques.
Completing the package is a wide 1.95-inch nut designed specifically for comfortable 7-string playability, providing optimal string spacing and clean note articulation. Whether you’re tackling complex progressive metal passages, crushing low-register riffs, or high-speed shred runs, the JP70 delivers the comfort, control, and reliability serious players expect from a John Petrucci signature instrument.
