Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 7 String - Purple Nebula Flame

The Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 7-String in Purple Nebula Flame is a masterpiece born from the relentless pursuit of sonic perfection—an instrument crafted for players who demand limitless expression, breathtaking beauty, and next-level versatility. Inspired by John Petrucci’s exacting standards and his boundless musical range, the JP15 7 wraps cutting-edge design and jaw-dropping aesthetics into a guitar that pushes the boundaries of what a modern extended-range instrument can be.

The first thing that captures your attention is its mesmerizing Purple Nebula finish—a swirling cosmic burst of violet and deep indigo that dances over a stunning flame maple top. Underneath, a resonant okoume body keeps the guitar lightweight yet powerful, combining warm mids with lively articulation that cuts through any mix. Measuring 12-1/2 inches wide, 1-3/4 inches thick, and 38 inches long, the JP15’s sculpted silhouette feels effortlessly balanced, whether you’re shredding on stage or layering textures in the studio.

The figured roasted maple neck and fingerboard are equally captivating, not just visually but in feel and performance. Treated for extra stability and striking caramel grain, the neck is finished in Music Man’s signature gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax blend, delivering a silky-smooth playing surface that responds instantly to every nuance of your touch. With a generous 17-inch radius, a 1-7/8 inch nut width, and 24 stainless steel medium jumbo frets, the JP15 7 offers all the room you need for sprawling chord voicings, blinding arpeggios, and fluid bends that stay true and precise night after night.

When it comes to hardware, every detail is designed for uncompromising reliability and performance. Schaller M6-IND locking tuners with elegant pearl buttons keep your tuning rock-solid under aggressive tremolo work or heavy riffing. The custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo, crafted from chrome-plated hardened steel, features Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles—opening up a world of tonal possibilities from liquid electric leads to shimmering acoustic-inspired tones at the flick of a switch.

Electronics are where the JP15 7 truly leaves orbit. Its DiMarzio Illuminator humbuckers capture John’s signature balance of clarity, punch, and harmonic richness—equally stunning for crushing rhythm work or soaring leads. A custom Music Man active preamp includes a push/push volume pot for an instant gain boost and a push/push passive tone control for dialing in unique 2-pickup configurations. Switching is intuitive and endlessly flexible with a 3-way toggle for the magnetic pickups, plus a dedicated 3-way toggle to seamlessly blend between magnetic, piezo, or both—allowing you to move from thunderous metal riffage to lush, chiming cleans with just a flick.

Inside, the guitar’s electronics are shielded with a graphite acrylic resin-coated body cavity and an aluminum control cover, ensuring your signal remains pristine and noise-free even on the most demanding stages. At just over 8 lbs, the JP15 7 feels substantial yet nimble, perfectly balanced for hours of effortless play.

Strung with Ernie Ball RPS 10 Slinkys (.010–.056) and arriving in a protective EBMM/Mono case, the JP15 7-String in Purple Nebula Flame isn’t just an instrument—it’s a gateway to unexplored sonic galaxies. With stunning looks, ingenious engineering, and the unmatched feel of a true artist’s tool, this is a guitar that doesn’t just keep up with your musical ambition—it inspires it.

Other specifications of the Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 7 include:

• Model JP15 7
• Size 12-1/2" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 38" long (31.8 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 96.5 cm long)
• Body Wood Okoume with maple top
• Body Finish Gloss Polyester
• Bridge Custom John Petrucci Music Man® Piezo floating tremolo, made of chrome plated, hardened steel with Fishman
• Powerbridge piezo saddles
• Scale Length 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
• Neck Radius 17" (43.2 cm)
• Headstock Size Only 6-7/8" (17.5 cm) long
• Frets 24 - Medium Jumbo profile, Stainless Steel
• Neck Width 1-7/8" (47.6 mm) at nut, 2-19/32" (65.9 mm) at last fret
• Neck Wood Figured roasted maple
• Fingerboard Figured roasted maple
• Fret Markers Custom JP15 Inlays
• Neck Finish Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
• Tuning Machines Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons (black buttons on trans black burst)
• Truss Rod Adjustable - no component or string removal
• Neck Attachment 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
• Electronic Shielding Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
• Controls Custom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm push/push passive tone for custom 2 pickup configurations - .022µF tone capacitor
• Switching 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configuration; 3-way toggle piezo/magnetic selector
• Pickups HH - DiMarzio Illuminators; Piezo bridge pickup; Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles
• Left Handed No
• Strings 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46-56 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240 with added P01156)
• Build Code 671-JJF-10-00-MB-CR
• 8 lbs 5 oz
• #K09121

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