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GUITARS

Below is info regarding the EB/MM JPX models, JP-BFR models and JP standard models. Designed in conjunction with world renowned Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci, the BFRs feature the finest of rare tonewoods including alder, mahogany and maple. A book-matched maple top shows off the instrument's exquisite grain pattern in a hand selected flame or quilted top. Available finish options are Amethyst Burst, Emerald Burst, Walnut Burst, Bahama Blue Burst, Ruby Burst, and Black Burst.

- Click HERE for JPXI photos and specs.
- Click HERE for BFR photos and info.
- Click HERE for baritone JP photos.
- Click HERE for standard JP specs and photos.

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JP's String Gauges

Guitar	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th
Bari Bb	.12	.16	.22p	.34	.46	.62
	Bb	F	Db	Ab	Eb	Bb

Bari A	.12	.16	.22p	.36	.48	.64
	A	E	C	G	D	A

Seven	.10	.13	.17	.26	.36	.46	.56
	E	B	G	D	A	E	B

Main	.10	.13	.17	.26	.36	.46
	E	B	G	D	A	E

Drop D	.10	.13	.17	.26	.36	.52
	E	B	G	D	A	D

Eb	.11	.14	.18	.28	.38	.48
	Eb	Bb	Gb	Db	Ab	Eb

D	.11	.15	.18	.28	.42	.52
	D	A	F	C	G	D

C	.12	.16	.20p	.32	.46	.54
	C	G	D#	A#	F	C

12 String	.09 / .09	.11 / .11	.22 w / .09	.26 / .13	.40 / .20p	.50 / .30
	E	B	G	D	A	E

AMPS/EFFECTS/TOURING GEAR

ADTOE guitars and touring gear.

Guitars
MUSIC MAN JOHN PETRUCCI SIGNATURE GUITARS
JPXi 6 (Standard)
JPXi 6 (Standard)(Breaking All Illusions)
JPXi 6 (Standard)
JPXi 7-String (Standard w/ Low B)
JP BFR 7-String Koa Top (Standard w/ Low B)
JPXi Silver Burst 6 (D tuning)
JPXi 6 (C TUNING)
JPXi 6 (Eb TUNING)
JP BFR Tobacco Burst Baritone (A tuning)
Taylor 30th Anniversary Acoustic (712ce)

Amps and Effects
Boogie Mark V
Fractal Audio Axe FX 2
Framptone A/B Box
Dunlop DCR-2SR Crybaby Rack Module
Axess Electronics Switchers
Keeley Mod TS9DX Flexi-4X2
Analog Man King Of Tone
Analog Man TS808 Mod
BOSS PH-3 Phaser
MXR EVH Flanger
Carl Martin Compressor
Mark Snyder Custom Interface/ Switcher
Furman AR Pro Power Conditioner

Pedalboard
Axess Electronics FX-1 Midi Controller
Ernie Ball 25K Stereo Volume Pedal
Dunlop Crybaby Remote Pedal
Boss TU-3 Tuner
Dunlop Crybaby Remote Pedal for Center Stage
Custom Steel Diamond plate Foot Rests with Buttkicker Drivers
installed for that ultimate thump!

Cabinets
Mesa Boogie Traditional Rectifier 4X12 Cabinets with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers

Pickups
DiMarzio Signature Crunch Lab (Bridge)
DiMarzio Signature LiquiFire (Neck)

Strings
Ernie Ball RPS

Picks
Jim Dunlop JP Shield Black Jazz III

Cables and Connectors
Mogami
Neutrik

Guitar Straps
DiMarzio Black Cliplock

In Ear Monitors
Sensaphonics 2 XS

John proudly uses:

2009-2010 BC&SL MK 5 rig and guitars.

Guitars
1 Musicman JP BFR Rubyburst Baritone
1 Musicman JP BFR Walnutburst Baritone
1 Musicman JP Stealth 7 String
1 Musicman JP BFR Blackburst 7 String
1 Musicman JP BFR Tobaccoburst
1 Musicman JP BFR Dargie Delight II
1 Musicman JP BFR Silverburst
1 Musicman JP BFR Cherryburst
2 Musicman JP BFR Blackburst
1 Musicman JP BFR Rubyburst
1 Musicman JP Blue Sparkle Doubleneck

For photos of the individual guitars on this tour, click HERE.

Amps and Effects
3x Mesa Boogie Mark V amps
1x Voodoo Labs GCX Switcher (for amp input and channel select)
1x Korg DTR 2000 Rack Tuner
1x Dunlop DSR-2SR Rack Wah system with 2 Controllers
1x Mesa Boogie High Gain Amp Switcher
1x TC Electronics C400XL Compressor/ Gate
1x Keeley Modded Tube Screamer
1x MXR EVH Flanger
1x MXR EVH Phaser
1x Digital Music Corp. System Mix Line Mixer
1x TC Electronics 1210 Spatial Expander/ Stereo Chorus/ Flanger
3x TC Electronics M3000 Reverb/ Delay
1x Eventide H7600 HArmonizer
1x Custom Patch Bay for Pedalboard connections
1x Furman AR Pro Power Conditioner

Not Seen:
3x Axess Electronics GRX4 Audio Switchers for Pedal and Effects switching
1x Axess Electronics CRX4 Control Function Switcher
1x Furman Aura Pedal for Acoustic
1x Radial DI Box for Acoustic to PA system

Pedalboard
1 Axess Electronics FX-1 Midi Foot Controller w/ expander
1 Dunlop DCR-IFC Wah Controller
1 Ernieball 25k Stereo Volume Pedal
1 Boss TU-2 Tuner

Cabinets
8 Mesa Boogie Traditional Rectifier 4X12 Cabinets with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers and custom grills

Pickups
DiMarzio Crunch Lab (Bridge)
DiMarzio LiquiFire (Neck)

Strings
Ernie Ball

Picks
Jim Dunlop JP Shield Black Jazz III

Cables and Connectors
Mogami
Neutrik

Guitar Straps
DiMarzio Black Cliplock

In Ear Monitors
Ultimate Ears UE-5

John's "A" Rig

John's "B" Rig

MK V Settings

MK V Graphic EQ

Additional MK V settings

MK V Settings

MK V Graphic EQ

For archived photos of John's previous amps/effects, click HERE.