John Petrucci: The Progressive Metal Legend and his Signature Guitar

John Petrucci is a renowned musician, known for his work as the guitarist, producer, lyricist, and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning progressive metal band Dream Theater. He is also a founding member of the acclaimed band Liquid Tension Experiment. As a solo artist, Petrucci has been a long-standing veteran of Joe Satriani's G3 tours, performing alongside guitar greats such as Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Steve Morse, and Steve Lukather. His impressive career in the music industry has earned him a reputation as one of the most technically proficient and accomplished guitar players of his generation, known for his fast and precise playing style, use of alternate tuning, and seven-string guitars. Petrucci also has a signature guitar model with Music Man, the JP70 7 String Guitar, which is designed to cater to his specific playing style and needs. With features such as a roasted figured maple neck and fingerboard, basswood body, DiMarzio LiquiFire and Crunch Lab pickups, custom John Petrucci Music Man Piezo floating tremolo bridge, a 27" scale length, and Gotoh locking tuners, this guitar is a perfect example of a high-end, precision instrument for players looking for versatility and playability.