If you’re chasing modern 7-string playability without breaking the bank, the Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP70 deserves a hard look. Mostly because it rules, but also because it’s on sale for $479.99 as opposed to its usual $599.99.
The Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP70 nails the essentials with a familiar body shape and a stealthy, contoured build. Its Nyatoh body is shaped with a forearm scoop for playing comfort, and the Stealth Black finish gives the guitar an aggressive stage-ready look. A Hard Maple neck and Rosewood fingerboard add snap and warmth, while 24 medium jumbo frets and a 16″ radius keep fast runs and wide bends feeling fluid and natural.
Tone comes courtesy of two Sterling by Music Man humbuckers, controlled via a 3-way toggle, volume, and tone knob. The result is a broad sonic range that’s equally comfortable handling drop-tuned riffage and singing lead lines. Add in the modern floating tremolo system, and you’ve got full expressive control for everything from subtle vibrato to dive bombs.
Other premium features include locking tuners for rock-solid stability, a dual-action truss rod for neck adjustments, and Petrucci’s signature JP Shield inlay at the first fret. It’s a guitar that looks, feels, and performs well above its price class.
Whether you’re diving into 7-string territory for the first time or need a reliable backup to your main axe, the Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP70 delivers that unmistakable Petrucci vibe in a stripped-down, no-nonsense package. And if you want to hear it in action, there’s a demo stream available now featuring John Petrucci himself walking through the tones, features, and playing feel of his signature model.
Get the Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci JP70 7-String here. And yes – the 6-string version is on sale too right here.
