STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Jp150D EBO Purple Nebula

A Model Tailored for the John Petrucci Universe

With its Super-Strat format, performance-oriented ergonomics, and active electronics, the JP150D follows the tradition of guitars designed for speed, precision, and modern versatility. It emphasizes smooth playability across the entire neck and sounds capable of handling both high gain levels and more nuanced passages.

Who Is This Electric Guitar For?

This 6-string guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a responsive, comfortable, and very stable instrument to work on technique (legato, sweeping, fast picking) and accuracy in complex chords. It excels in modern rock, metal, prog, and fusion, while remaining comfortable for rounder, more expressive tones thanks to the neck pickup.

Sound Characteristics

The combination of a nyatoh body and a flame maple top aims for an effective balance: a present low midrange for sustain and density, with a sharper and more defined attack brought by the maple. The ebony fingerboard, highly appreciated for its quick response, enhances precision and bite, particularly useful on distortion and fast runs. Regarding pickups, the DiMarzio Crunch Lab delivers tight lows and structured mids for clear palm mutes, while the DiMarzio LiquiFire provides a smoother, singing texture for solos. The active electronics and Push/Push Volume Boost allow instant switching from an articulate sound to a more powerful output level to cut through the mix.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and tension, opt for a set of Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky strings (factory setup). The guitar comes with a gigbag for transport.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Scalloped	Double
Category	Double cut	Body	Nyatoh
Format	Super S type	Types of frets	Medium Jumbo
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Modern Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Nbre of pickups	2
Nbr of strings	6	Neck Pickup	DiMarzio LiquiFire
Top	Flamed maple	Bridge pickup	DiMarzio Crunch Lab
Neck	Roasted maple 3 pieces screwed 5 points	Electronics	Active
Radius	400 mm	Selector	3-position
Nut Width	42 mm	Settings	1 x Push / Push Volume Boost + 1 x Tone
Fingerboard	Ebony	Electroacoustic	No
Nbrs of frets	24	Color	Purple
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Colours	See Thru Purple Sunburst
Tuning pegs	Lockings	Finishing	Glossy
Original Strings	Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky	Hardware	Black
Cover/case	Gigbag

Finish	glossy	Tuners	locking
Hue	purple	Number of pickups	2
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	1 x Push/Push Volume Boost + 1 x tone
Number of frets	24	Number of strings	6
Fret type	Medium Jumbo	Case/bag	gigbag
Bridge/tailpiece	Modern Tremolo