NAMM 2012 Video: Music Man JP12 John Petrucci Guitar

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Guitar World checked out the Music Man booth at last week's 2012 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California, to see what's new -- namely the Music Man JP12 guitar. That's JP is in John Petrucci, of course.

The model is the video is finished in Cherry Sugar and has a basswood body, LiquiFire Crunch Lab pickups, an ebony fretboard and stainless steel frets. As the video will show you, there's a lot to see on this guitar -- including mono and stereo jacks and a magnetic switch.

Watch the video below for more info.

For more information, visit Music Man online right here. And be sure to check out all the latest NAMM videos, photos and new-product information at our special NAMM 2012 page.

Damian Fanelli
Damian Fanelli
Editor-in-Chief, Guitar World

Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.

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