The JP150 John Petrucci by Sterling by Music Man

The Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP150 is a signature electric guitar inspired by the playing style of John Petrucci, built for speed, precision, and technical performance. It takes design cues from the high-end Music Man JP series but delivers them at a more accessible price point. The guitar features a fast-playing neck profile and ergonomic body contours that make it ideal for progressive metal and shred styles. Equipped with powerful humbuckers and an onboard boost circuit, it offers a wide tonal range from clean articulation to high-gain leads. Its modern tremolo system and locking tuners ensure excellent tuning stability during aggressive playing. Overall, it’s a versatile, performance-focused instrument suited for both stage and studio use.

Specs:

• Body: Nyatoh or African mahogany with quilted/flame maple veneer top
• Neck: Roasted maple, bolt-on (5-bolt joint)
• Fingerboard: Ebony or roasted maple (model dependent)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Frets: 24 medium jumbo (often stainless steel on newer models)
• Radius: 16"
• Pickups: HH configuration – DiMarzio LiquiFire (neck) & Crunch Lab (bridge) or Sterling-designed humbuckers
• Controls: Volume (push/push 12dB boost), Tone, 3-way selector
• Bridge: Modern tremolo system
• Tuners: Locking tuners
• Neck Width: 42 mm (nut)
• Extras: Gig bag included