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Sleek and superior. The Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP16 has been modelled after John Petrucci' s legendary high end signature models. As such, you can benefit from the same expert craftmanship, and feel the essence of John Petrucci himself in every corner of its design. From the headstock to the body, everything has been designed to facilitate lightning fast playing and exceptional ease of movement. The Sterling designed humbucker pickups have everything you need to deliver a powerful, raw sound which will shine in virtually any setting, be it live or in a recorded mix.
Proudly Petrucci. As one of the most prolific guitarists of the 21st Century, John Petrucci knows what a great guitar looks and sounds like. Being modelled to his specifications, the JP16 offers you the ability to play with impeccable ease. From the roasted maple neck and rosewood fretboard to the Lo Pro Double Locking Tremolo bridge, you'll find that this guitar feels incredibly comfortable and plays extremely fast. A unique 12dB boost control also gives you the ability to add some more power to your licks whenever you need it, so you can be sure that your music will always pack a punch. No matter what you wish to play on this musical machine, it will give you an accurate and powerful response.
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They're bold. They're defined. They're ready. Sterling designed humbuckers in the neck and bridge of the JP15 offer you plenty of sonic quality. Designed to be incredibly articulate, you'll find that they bring out the best in every note you play. With a sound hotter than a basket of chillies, the bridge pickup delivers one powerful punch. It will add tonnes of crunch to your riffs with the gain cranked, whilst keeping everything crystal clear.
The Sterling designed humbucker in the neck brings its own quality to the table. Having a slightly warmer, more well rounded sound, it is perfect for lead. No matter how fast you intend to shred, it will pick every note up with ease, and powerfully articulate it. There's also a 12dB volume boost which can be activated using the push/push function on the volume knob. This will add extra power to your voice, and help you to cut through the mix in style.
Rise above the rest. You'll be well equipped with the roasted hard maple neck in your grip. It is incredibly hard and stable, whilst also being naturally smooth for fast, fluid movements. As such, you'll be whizzing down the neck as you shred to your heart's content. The beautiful, prized rosewood fretboard also adds a touch of flavour to the JP16's tone. Being warm sounding, it rounds off its voice nicely, and offers pure, unadulterated comfort when you're fretting the strings. There will be no stopping you once you've discovered the pure potential of these outstanding woods. Expressing your musical ideas will be incredibly easy, and your music itself will be incredibly powerful as a result.
It's got substance. If you're a fan of wild vibrato then you'll love this guitar. It's adorned with a Lo Pro Double Locking Tremolo bridge, which lets you endlessly abuse the whammy bar. It also has a locking nut sitting at the end of the neck, which works with the bridge to provide absolute string support. With these, you'll be able to add anything from a gentle, subtle wobble to crazy, wide vibrato to your licks. As such, you'll have all the tools you need to take your playing further and smash through the mix. The JP160 is an instrument for the true musician.