Combining the JP70 7-string and the JP100D, BFR based body and top, the JP170D brings this new Seven String model to the next level. The JP170D comes factory equipped with John Petrucci' personal favorite: Made In U.S.A. DiMarzio LiquiFire and Crunch Lab pickups. This 7-string is a great choice if you're on a budget. Case sold separately.LiquiFireA neck pickup with a flowing, singing solo tone when used with a heavily overdriven amp and a clear chord sound with a clean amp setting.Crunch LabThe name says it all â "crunch" is what it's all about with a big, tight sound that' neither muddy nor thin.SBMM Locking TunersAll John Petrucci Signature Series instruments feature high quality, die-cast, locking tuning machines for hassle-free, stable tuning.John Petrucci First Fret BadgeAll of the John Petrucci Signature Series instruments, feature John' "JP Shield" logo inlaid at the first fret.Modern Trem BridgeAccurate intonation, smooth operation and excellent tuning stability highlight the premium SBMM designed Modern Trem Bridge featured on all John Petrucci Signature Series instruments.
- Body
- Body shape: Double cutaway
- Body type: Solid body
- Body material: Solid wood
- Top wood: Maple
- Body wood: Basswood
- Body finish: Gloss
- Orientation: Right handed
- Neck
- Neck shape: John Petrucci
- Neck wood: Maple
- Joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Truss rod: Standard
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Fretboard
- Material: Rosewood
- Radius: 16"
- Fret size: Medium jumbo
- Number of frets: 24
- Inlays: JP Shield
- Nut width: 1.97" (50mm)
- Pickups
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: Liqui-Fire
- Middle: Not applicable
- Bridge: Crunch Lab
- Brand: DiMarzio
- Active or passive: Passive
- Series or parallel: Series
- Piezo: No
- Active EQ: No
- Special electronics: None
- Controls
- Control layout: Master volume, tone
- Pickup switch: 3-way
- Coil tap or split: No
- Kill switch: No
- Hardware
- Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
- Bridge design: Modern tremolo
- Tailpiece: Not applicable
- Tuning machines: Locking
- Color: Black
- Other
- Number of strings: 7-string
- Special features: Signature model
- Case: Sold separately
- Accessories: None
- Country of origin: Indonesia