ST Style Guitar

Introducing the JP157D Purple Nebula 7-string, a guitar developed by Sterling by Music Man in partnership with John Petrucci, for guitarists who want to make a statement with their aesthetics and playing. With its bright maple top mounted on a nyatoh body, its captivating design makes an immediate statement. A maple neck combined with an ebony fingerboard ensures a comfortable playing experience, while DiMarzio humbucking pickups deliver rich, dynamic tones suitable for a wide range of musical styles.

ARTICLE N° 107021
Discover the 7-string JP157DPurple Nebula from Sterling by Music Man, the fruit of a successful collaboration with John Petrucci, which combines stunning design, unrivalled playing comfort and astonishing sound quality. Its intense Purple Nebula finish, enhanced by a spectacular flamed maple top, catches the eye from the outset. The nyatoh body ensures an appreciable lightness, perfect for long playing sessions, while the matching headstock adds a look that's both professional and charismatic, ready to set the stage alight.

But beyond its remarkable looks, this guitar is a truly versatile instrument. Its two DiMarzio pickups, the Crunch Lab in the bridge position and the LiquiFire on the neck, deliver a rich, powerful and warm palette of sound.

Whether your style is rooted in expressive blues, incisive rock or clearer, more defined tones, this 7-string electric guitar is the ideal tool for expressing your creativity to the full. The 3-position selector allows smooth transitions between these different moods.

The neck is made from screwed torrefied maple, designed to fit the hand perfectly for fast, fluid playing. The ebony fingerboard, with its 24 frets, ensures exemplary precision and responsiveness. You'll also find that Sterling's modern tremolo guarantees excellent tuning stability, even under the most intense use, making this model a must-have choice for picky guitarists.
Body shape
 ST-shape
Number of strings
 7
Number of frets
 24
Body material
 Nyatoh
Neck material
 Maple
Fingerboard material
 Ebony
Nut width
 42,00 mm (1,654")
Fingerboard radius
 400 mm (15,75")
Tremolo
 Moderne
Scale length
 648,00 mm (25,50")
Top material
 Flame
Hardware color
 Black
Electronic
 Active
Cutaway
 Yes
Pickup setup
 HH
Color
 Purple
Assembly
 Bolt-on neck
Artist
 John Petrucci
  • Sterling By Music Man JP157D John Petrucci Purple Nebula 7-string
  • 7-string electric guitar
  • Collaboration : John Petrucci
  • Body : Nyatoh
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck: 3-piece roasted maple, 5-point screw joint
  • Colour : Violet
  • Finish : Gloss varnish
  • Fork : 648 mm
  • Vibrato : Modern Tremolo
  • Saddle width : 42 mm
  • Number of frets : 24
  • Number of strings: 7
  • Number of pickups: 2
  • Radius: 400 mm
  • Fittings: Black
  • Electronics: Active
  • Mechanics: Self-locking
  • Bridge pickups: DiMarzio Crunch Lab
  • Neck pickup: DiMarzio LiquiFire
  • Adjustments: 1 x Push/Push Volume Boost + 1 x Tone
  • Selector switch: 3 positions
  • Original strings: Ernie Ball 2621 Regular Slinky 7 String
John Petrucci is an American guitarist born on 12 July 1967 in Kings Park, New York. He is best known as a founding member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater. His virtuoso style and impressive technique have made him a benchmark in the world of guitar.

From the age of 12, he developed a passion for the instrument, drawing inspiration from guitarists such as Steve Morse, Al Di Meola and Yngwie Malmsteen. In addition to his work with the band, Petrucci has released solo albums, including Suspended Animation (2005) and Terminal Velocity (2020). His influence on progressive metal is immense, and his playing continues to inspire generations of musicians.
Sterling by Music Man - JP157D John Petrucci Purple Nebula 7 strings
Sterling by Music Man - JP157D John Petrucci Purple Nebula 7 strings
1 708,33 € excl VAT
including eco-part : 0,90 €
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Arrival expected on Aug 4, 2026
Guarantee 3  years
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