Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR
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Sterling by Music Man
John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR
Product Info
Article Number:
459622
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously well-built 7-string, offering a lot of Petrucci’s signature tone and feel at a more accessible price point. The mahogany construction gives it a big, powerful sound perfect for progressive metal and djent, and the tremolo system is surprisingly stable. It’s a fantastic option for intermediate to advanced players looking to expand their sonic palette.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- John Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature Model
- Body: Mahogany
- 3-Piece neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Custom JP
- Fingerboard radius: 16"
- Scale: 648 mm
- 24 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 humbuckers
- 1 Volume control with push/pull-function for boost
- 1 Tone control
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Sterling Modern tremolo
- Dual-action truss rod
- Locking machine heads
- Original strings: Ernie Ball 2621 Regular Slinky .010 - .056 (Art. #143955#)
- Colour: Arctic Dream
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and powerful low-end.
- • 3-piece mahogany neck provides excellent stability and sustain.
- • Sterling Modern tremolo offers smooth, wide-ranging vibrato without tuning issues.
- • Custom JP inlays add a touch of class and visual flair.
CONS
- • The 648mm scale can feel a bit unwieldy for players accustomed to shorter scales.
- • While versatile, the pickups lean towards modern metal tones, limiting clean versatility.
- • The Arctic Dream finish, while striking, may be prone to showing fingerprints.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Humbuckers (likely Music Man-designed, high output)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Sterling Modern Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more stable and easier to reset than a traditional Floyd Rose, sacrificing a little extreme dive-bombing for improved tuning stability.
Yes, they are standard humbucker size and spacing, so aftermarket replacements are readily available.
The neck is moderately thin, but the 7-string scale can make it feel a little wider than a standard guitar; it’s generally comfortable but may take some getting used to.
