John Petrucci Reveals Stunning New Majesty Guitars, His Creative Process & More | Interview

Join us as we sit down with the legendary John Petrucci for this exclusive interview. Hosted by Nick Jennison for Guitar Interactive Magazine. Filmed within the "serene oasis" of the Music Man booth, amidst the bustling chaos of NAMM, we discuss John's return to the show after several years, his latest collaborations with Ernie Ball Music Man, and the stunning new finishes of his signature Majesty guitars. John also shares personal insights into his musical journey, creative processes, and much more, as well as a sneak peek at some gorgeous instruments designed by one of the most revered guitarists in the rock world." 00:00 - Intro and Welcome to Guitar Attractive Magazine at NAMM 2024 00:14 - Introducing John Petrucci 00:19 - John Petrucci on Returning to NAMM After Years 00:29 - Discussion on the Comfort and Ambiance of the Venue 01:00 - John Talks About the Majesty Guitar Series and New Colors 01:02 - Highlighting the Majesty's New Finish, "Her Majesty's Request" 01:24 - Rina Petrucci's Influence on Guitar Design 02:44 - Guitar Finish Innovations and Personal Touches 03:02 - The Role of Different Wood Types in Guitar Tone 04:01 - Ergonomics and Personalization in Guitar Design 04:48 - John Discusses the Unique Feel of the Majesty Guitars 07:00 - Transitioning to the Topic of Extended Range Instruments 07:34 - Introduction to the Eight-String Guitar Model 09:14 - The Impact of Guitar Setup on Playability 11:48 - Discussion on Maintaining Guitar Skills and Rock Discipline 13:54 - Health and Fitness While on Tour 16:00 - John's Thoughts on Physical Training and Its Importance 18:18 - The Live Sound Setup and Performance Details 19:44 - Closing Remarks and Updates on Future Tours and Projects 20:10 - Final Thanks and Sign-Off - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FREE Music news direct to your inbox! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get the music & guitar news you'll actually WANT to read about! The latest guitar news, artist interviews, gear reviews and in-depth music features, delivered straight to your inbox FREE: https://www.guitarinteractivemagazine... Don’t miss a thing! Get the Guitar Interactive Newsletter - The World's No.1 Free Digital Guitar Magazine. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FOLLOW US On Social Media - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/iguitarmag?... Find us on social media: Twitter:   / iguitarmag   Instagram:   / guitarinteractivemagazine   Facebook:   / guitarinteractivemagazine