Music Man Petrucci JP15 Purple Nebula
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Music Man
Petrucci JP15 Purple Nebula
Product Info
Article Number:
544936
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Petrucci JP15 Purple Nebula
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$4,343.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The JP15 Purple Nebula is a serious instrument built for players who demand precision and power. The roasted maple construction feels fantastic, and the combination of humbuckers and piezo gives you a wide range of tones, from crushing high-gain to surprisingly nuanced clean sounds. This is a top-tier choice for progressive rock, metal, and anyone wanting a truly versatile and high-performance guitar.
Product Description
- Music Man Petrucci JP15 Purple Nebula
- Electric Guitar
- John Petrucci Signature Model
- Body: Okoume
- Top: roasted flamed maple
- Neck: roasted flamed maple
- Fingerboard: roasted flamed maple
- Custom JP15 fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm
- 24 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 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
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Music Man piezo floating tremolo
- Schaller machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory strings: RPS 10 Slinkys EB2240 .010p
- .013p
- .017p
- .026
- .036
- .046
- Colour: Purple Nebula
- Incl. Mono case
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • DiMarzio Illuminators deliver a searing, articulate high-gain tone perfect for progressive metal.
- • Music Man piezo system adds acoustic warmth and versatility, expanding tonal possibilities.
- • Schaller locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, even with aggressive tremolo use.
CONS
- • The extended 648mm scale can feel unwieldy for players accustomed to shorter scales.
- • Purple Nebula finish, while striking, may not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • High-end price point positions it as a significant investment for most guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted Flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Flamed Maple with Custom JP15 Inlays
Pickups
2 DiMarzio Illuminator Humbuckers & Piezo
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Music Man Piezo Floating Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The piezo adds a layer of acoustic clarity and warmth; blend it with the humbuckers for a unique hybrid tone, or use it solo for clean acoustic sounds.
Yes, it requires a bit of getting used to; the increased string tension and longer reach can impact playing feel, but also contribute to note clarity.
The volume pot activates a gain boost for more aggressive tones, while the tone pot switches between the active preamp and a passive voice, offering tonal flexibility.
