Music Man Petrucci JP15 Red Tide QT
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Music Man
Petrucci JP15 Red Tide QT
Product Info
Article Number:
618363
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Petrucci JP15 Red Tide QT
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$5,058.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This JP15 Red Tide QT is a serious instrument built for the modern player who demands versatility and high performance. The roasted maple construction and DiMarzio Illuminators deliver incredible clarity and sustain, while the piezo system opens up acoustic possibilities. It's a fantastic choice for progressive rock, metal, and anyone seeking a top-tier, meticulously crafted guitar.
Product Description
- Music Man Petrucci JP15 Red Tide QT
- Electric Guitar
- John Petrucci Signature (Dream Theater) model
- Body: Okoume
- Top: Roasted quilted maple
- Neck: Roasted flamed maple
- Fingerboard: roasted flamed maple
- Custom JP15 fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm
- 24 medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 DiMarzio Illuminator Humbucker and Piezosystem
- Active Music Man preamp
- Volume control with push/push 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
- Black hardware
- Strings: RPS 10 Slinkys EB2240 .010p
- .013p
- .017p
- .026
- .036
- .046
- Colour: Red Tide
- Includes Mono Cases gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Okoume body provides excellent resonance and sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck & fretboard offer stability and smooth playability.
- • DiMarzio Illuminators deliver high-output, articulate, modern tones.
- • Music Man piezo system expands versatility for acoustic and clean sounds.
CONS
- • The extended scale length (648mm) might be uncomfortable for some players.
- • The active preamp requires a power source, adding complexity.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Roasted flamed maple
Fingerboard
Roasted flamed maple
Pickups
DiMarzio Illuminator Humbuckers & Piezosystem
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 system is blended with the humbuckers via the preamp, allowing for a wide range of tonal combinations from full electric to clean acoustic sounds.
The neck has a satin finish that’s relatively thin, offering a fast and comfortable playing experience without feeling sticky.
The 648mm scale provides a tighter feel, enhancing note definition and sustain, but requires some adjustment if you're accustomed to shorter scales.
