Music Man Petrucci JP15 Amber Waves FT

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Music Man Petrucci JP15 Amber Waves FT

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Petrucci JP15 Amber Waves FT

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Product Info

Article Number: 618285
Model: Petrucci JP15 Amber Waves FT
Price: $4,838.90

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This JP15 is a seriously impressive instrument, built for players who demand both high-gain precision and nuanced clean tones. The roasted maple top adds a gorgeous visual flair and enhances the sustain, while the active preamp gives you a huge range of sonic possibilities. It's a premium-priced guitar perfect for progressive rock, metal, and players who appreciate top-tier craftsmanship and versatile tones.

Product Description

  • Music Man Petrucci JP15 Amber Waves FT
  • Electric Guitar
  • John Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature model
  • Body: Okoume
  • Top: Roasted flamed maple
  • Neck: Roasted flamed maple
  • Fingerboard: Roasted flamed maple
  • Fingerboard inlays: Custom JP15
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • 24 medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: Two DiMarzio Illuminator humbuckers and piezo system
  • Aktiver Music Man preamp
  • One volume control with push/pull function for gain boost
  • One tone control push/pull function for passive sound)
  • 3-way switch
  • Music Man piezo floating tremolo
  • Schaller machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (RPS 10 Slinkys EB2240)
  • Colour: Amber Waves
  • Includes Mono Cases gig bag
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Okoume/roasted maple combination delivers exceptional resonance and clarity.
  • • DiMarzio Illuminators provide a searing, articulate high-gain tone.
  • • Active preamp and push/pull controls offer surprising tonal flexibility.
  • • Schaller machine heads ensure rock-solid tuning stability under heavy use.
CONS
  • • The roasted maple construction adds significant weight, potentially fatiguing.
  • • The complex controls might require a learning curve to fully master.
  • • The aesthetic, while striking, is very specific and not universally appealing.

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Key Features

Body Material Okoume with Roasted Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material Roasted Flamed Maple
Fingerboard Roasted Flamed Maple with Custom JP15 Inlays
Pickups DiMarzio Illuminator Humbuckers & Piezo System
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 dimension, useful for cleaner passages or blending with the humbuckers for a richer, more complex tone; it’s not meant to replace the humbuckers entirely.
The push/pull functions allow for passive coil-splitting and tone shaping, making it surprisingly adaptable for blues, funk, or even lighter rock styles – though it really shines in heavier genres.
The roasted maple neck is generally thinner and faster than some of the earlier JP models, offering a modern feel while retaining excellent stability and playability.

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