Music Man Petrucci JP15 7 Purple Nebula
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Petrucci JP15 7 Purple Nebula
Product Info
Article Number:
544939
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Petrucci JP15 7 Purple Nebula
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$4,508.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This JP15 7 is a monster – built for progressive metal and demanding players who want the ultimate in versatility. The roasted maple feels incredible, and the combination of humbuckers and piezo offers a huge range of sonic possibilities. It’s a high-end instrument designed for serious virtuosos.
Product Description
- Music Man Petrucci JP15 7 Purple Nebula
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- John Petrucci Signature model
- Body: Okoume
- Roasted flamed maple top
- Roasted flamed maple neck
- Roasted flamed maple fingerboard
- Custom JP15 fingerboard inlays
- 24 medium jumbo frets
- Scale: 648 mm
- Pickups: Two DiMarzio Illuminator humbuckers and piezo
- Active Music Man preamp
- Volume control with push/pull function for gain boost
- Tone control with push/pull function for passive sound
- Volume control for piezo
- Two 3-way switches for piezo/humbucker (1: piezo active
- 2: humbucker + piezo active
- 3: humbucker only)
- Music Man piezo floating tremolo
- Schaller machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46-56
- Colour: Purple Nebula
- Includes case
PROS
- • Roasted maple top & neck deliver exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • DiMarzio Illuminators provide a searing, modern high-gain tone.
- • Piezo system adds acoustic dimension and versatility for clean tones.
- • Schaller locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, even with heavy strings.
CONS
- • The extended scale length demands a larger hand and longer reach.
- • The active preamp requires a power supply, adding complexity.
- • Purple Nebula finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted flamed maple
Fingerboard
Roasted flamed maple
Pickups
DiMarzio Illuminator humbuckers & Music Man piezo
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 medium jumbo
Bridge
Music Man piezo floating tremolo
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The piezo adds a natural acoustic layer, great for clean chord work or blending with the humbuckers for a more complex, textured sound. It’s common to use it for layering or adding warmth to high-gain tones.
While playable, the 648 mm scale will be a stretch. It's best suited for players with larger hands and experience with 7-string instruments; beginners might find it challenging.
Yes, they're standard gauges and easily replaceable. A slightly lighter gauge, like 10p-13p-16p-24-32-40-50, could improve playability without sacrificing too much low-end punch.
