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A Value-packed Version of Petrucci's Most Aggressive Instrument





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Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci's signature Majesty solidbody electric guitars boast one of the most radical and revolutionary body designs on the market. This Sterling by Music Man MAJ170 offers that same groundbreaking design concept in an unbelievably affordable package. As soon as you strap the guitar on, there will be no question as to why John considers the MAJ170's style his best design yet. The body balances effortlessly, delivers completely unimpeded access to all 24 frets, and even comes loaded with John's onboard active boost. Now there's no reason not to bring some Majesty to your playing.





Comfort with a bold look





The Sterling MAJ170 dons a player-focused design with an aggressive personality that is catching on with guitarists around the world. Its comfortable, contoured nyatoh body is joined with a 3-piece nyatoh set neck ? a tone cocktail that elicits wonderful warmth and resonance along with massive sustain. Another unique aspect of the Majesty is its laser-etched top. Not only is it etched in the shape of a shield, but it resembles the high-tech look of carbon fiber to further push the boundaries of what a solidbody electric guitar can be.





Powerful electronics package





Two Sterling-voiced humbucking pickups serve up chimey cleans through the liquid high-gain tones that John is known for. And the recessed pickup selector is positioned perfectly for on-the-fly changes while boasting a low profile to maintain the stealth look of the instrument. Finally, you're able to wring the most gain and harmonic content from your amp with the onboard boost waiting under the push-push volume knob. The guitar experts at Sweetwater love an instrument with tons of tonal flexibility, and the Sterling MAJ170 is sure to please.





High-performance hardware





Every aspect of the Sterling MAJ170 John Petrucci signature guitar is chosen and crafted to offer you a top-tier playing experience at a budget-friendly price. Starting at the headstock, you'll appreciate the locking tuners that maintain your tuning stability, even under heavy tremolo use. Speaking of the tremolo, this non-locking design boasts rear routing, allowing you to pull up on the bar for intense pitch control. And it wouldn't be from the Music Man family if it didn't sport the unbelievably convenient truss rod adjustment thumb wheel at the neck's butt end.





Sterling by Music Man MAJ170 John Petrucci Signature Electric Guitar Features:


Budget-friendly take on John Petrucci'ssignature Majesty 7-string guitar


Nyatoh body is flawlessly paired with a warm-sounding 3-piece nyatoh neck


2 Sterling-designed humbuckers nail John's high-gain tones and chimey cleans


Onboard active boost on the push-push volume pot


Effortless truss rod adjustment with the neck thumb wheel


Clear access to all 24 frets


Locking tuners keep the vintage-style tremolo in tune


Aggressive and ergonomic body design