Ernie Ball Music Man Introduces John Petrucci
Signature Guitar
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John Petrucci Signature Guitar
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January 19, 2001Ernie Ball is proud to add the John Petrucci Signature Guitar
to its line up of Music Man Guitars, to be introduced in January at the NAMM 2001
music show, and available to order.
"Our collaboration with John has produced a very unique guitar with great
style and many practical features for today's guitarists," said Dudley Gimpel,
head of research and development for Ernie Ball. He explained that the guitar
is extremely versatile for any playing style, especially with the addition of
a piezo bridge available on particular models, as a wide variety of tones can
be achieved with different magnetic and piezo combinations.
Made to each order's specification, the Petrucci Signature Guitar will come
in four models: 6 string standard, 6 string with piezo bridge, 7 string standard,
and 7 string with piezo bridge. With the piezo option, the guitar can be operated
in mono and stereo mode.
Each model will feature a basswood body, a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard,
and a matching painted headstock. The fretboard will feature custom inlays, with
a "JP" inside a shield just above the first fret. All Petrucci Signature
Guitars will have newly designed Music Man bridges and saddles, and will come
with a tremolo.
The Signature Guitar stands out from other guitars with a new and unique contoured
"cradle" in the upper body. "John is very excited about this feature--
it provides players with a new level of comfort and stability for the picking
arm. The bridge is also newly designed with a special cover plate that makes for
comfortable hand positioning," explained Gimpel.
Guitar players can choose from a variety of standard Music Man colors, however
the new Pearl Redburst and Petrucci's signature color are only available on the
Petrucci guitar. The signature color refracts light, creating a prism effect that
changes color when viewed from different angles.
Retail prices are as follows: 6 string standard - $1,995; 7 string option
- $200; Piezo option - $350; Signature Color - $400 (no additional charge for
matching headstock or stock colors). For more information, visit their web site at www.ernieball.com. | 
