Music Man JP15 - Ultramarine Quilt

The Modern John Petrucci Signature at Music Man

Born from the collaboration with John Petrucci, the JP series embodies precision luthiery designed for stage and studio. The JP15 stands as a premium reference in the range, combining lightweight woods, figured tops, and sophisticated electronics. The "Ultramarine Quilt" finish enhances the maple grain while asserting a decidedly modern character.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, the JP15 excels in modern rock, progressive metal, fusion, and any studio application where articulation and dynamics are essential. Its fast neck, precise intonation, and expanded palette thanks to the piezo make it a unique "Swiss Army knife" for stage and recording.

Sound

The combination of okoumé and flamed maple top delivers present mids, defined highs, and sharp attack, while the torrefied maple neck promotes sustain and stability. The DiMarzio Illuminator pickups provide tight lows, articulated mids, and precise highs, driven by a 500 kOhm tone control (0.022 uF capacitor) and a 3-position selector with a custom middle position. The 20 dB push/push boost propels leads without losing clarity. The Fishman Powerbridge piezo offers credible "acoustic" textures, mixable or routable separately, and the Music Man JP floating vibrato ensures expressiveness and impeccable tuning stability.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original "feel" and piezo accuracy, opt for a set of nickel strings 10-46 (Ernie Ball RPS 10 Slinkys), a comfortable strap, and two 6.35 mm jack cables to simultaneously exploit magnetic/piezo outputs in stereo. A sturdy stand with non-reactive contact will protect the finish.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Fishman Powerbridge, Music Man floating tremolo
Format	Super-Strat	Electronics	Active
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	Yes
Top	Dapple maple	Color	Blue
Fingerboard	Roasted maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	24	Hardware	Black

Material	Okoumé	Inlays	"JP Shield" inlays + side dots
Body Color	Darker Translucent Blue	Frets	24 - 0.108" x 0.051" / 2.74 x 1.30 mm - stainless steel
Top Color	Translucent Blue Burst	Nut	Compensated melamine for precise intonation, width 1-11/16" / 42.86 mm
Finish	Glossy Polyester	Bridge/Tailpiece	Music Man Custom floating vibrato with chevron cover and Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles
Scale	25.5" / 647.7 mm	Tuners	Schaller M6-IND locking
Neck Material	Torrefied Flamed Maple	Knobs	JP knobs with rubber grip
Attachment	5 bolts, sculpted joint	Type	Active with custom Music Man preamp
Profile	Very thin/flat	Pickups	DiMarzio Illuminator Neck and Bridge
Nut Thickness (1st fret)	0.735" / 18.67 mm	𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀/𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴
Thickness at 12th fret	0.805" / 20.45 mm	▸ Push/push volume with gain boost (20 dB)
Truss Rod	Adjustable, tool-free	▸ Passive 500 kOhm push/push tone for custom dual pickup configurations - 0.022 uF capacitor
Neck Finish	Gunstock-type oil and special wax applied by hand	▸ 3-position pickup selector (custom middle position)
Headstock	Natural	▸ 3-position piezo/magnetic selector
Fretboard	Torrefied Flamed Maple	Outputs	Mono and stereo options via 2 jack outputs
Radius	17" / 431.8 mm