John Petrucci Geeks Out In Sweetwater's Guitar Gallery 🎸

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World-renowned guitarist John Petrucci visits Sweetwater's Guitar Gallery in Fort Wayne, Indiana. From receiving new instruments to our 55-point inspection, join John as he takes a look behind the curtain at Sweetwater's guitar operations.
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Inspection Process
2:08 - Intonation
2:57 - Playing Test
4:30 - John Petrucci's Playing Test
7:30 - Thanks For Watching!
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[@sweetwater]

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[@ansacoustics9691]

Can I get a job their

[@luthravin4774]

Sweetwater is the best!! Never a bad experience!! Thanks for being there for all of us!!

[@sweetwater]

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[@thcpsilocybin9978]

@@sweetwater what about QA Engineer ?

[@ki-bung8321]

Send me link to the guitar petrucci played.

[@anguslee9678]

I appreciate that he can play confidently in front of John

[@Tognar]

I would have locked up, for sure. LOL.

[@jodysanders1111]

Exactly,,, brain would have went on the" bleep" mode.

I was gonna say the same thing, this guy is natural as well as John is. Awesome exchange!

[@jesseyasaitis9036]

I think it was great that John stood there and spoke with him for so long and had a genuine connection.

[@bryanlettow4389]

*Windows 98 Shut Down Noise*

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

Plays John Petrucci signature model in front of John Petrucci, and then tells John Petrucci that the John Petrucci signature model isn’t his “type” of guitar. Priceless!

[@Jimmy_Kiddo]

PERSONALITY INTENSIFIES HAHA

[@HenkeEdge]

..and being asked to gig with him. ;)

[@MarkDrums77]

i can't stop laughing

[@sjsphotog]

ahhaha yeah that was CLASSIC made me laugh

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Balls.

[@mattjns]

*John: Hey man. *Me: Forgets every chord ever written.

[@HemeHaci]

Ahaha would be me as well.

[@sjsphotog]

yeah for sure

[@RichardCariddi]

I took lessons from John back in the "old days", John was my neighbor, and yes, it was exactly that way... "Hey Rich, why don't we go through what we did last week", uhhhhh, what? Ummmmm....

[@terrymurphy4711]

I went to a guitar clinic John did at a GC in NYC......and that's EXACTLY what happened!! I was noodling around and I turned around and he was behind me, watching.....I couldn't play a note after that. I just locked up. LOL

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

Me: Shredtastic jazz chords Also me in front of JP: "uhmmm I can play the first chord from Wonderwall"

[@gabewilliams7462]

Someone unknowingly got a guitar that john petrucci played...

[@chdrummerdude]

Would have been sweet if he signed the inside of the back plate or something! That would be a cool treasure to find down the road.

[@u.v.s.5583]

@@chdrummerdude Condition: mint, played only for one day, but some moron wrote something on it with a permanent marker. Price: 60% off the official retail price.

[@vaclavhanusekv1717]

@@u.v.s.5583 *Sniffs the guitar* oh, John played it! :D

[@tommitiitinen9905]

I finally got the money to purchase that guitar with that color on Spring ´19 and was pretty much thinking the same during the whole video. What if ... :D

[@chriskrausesmovie]

if the guy mentioned the serial number in the video hes sitting on a goldmine

[@taylorhansen9290]

That was a really cool interaction. Atticus doesn't seem like a prog metal guy so he wasn't star struck. It was just two guitar nerds geeking out over chords.

[@Midnight.escape09]

Yeah he’s just kinda like talking to him like he’s this friendly bearded delivery guy or something lol

[@akshayhere]

@Thatoneguy onyoutube I don't get it

[@akshayhere]

@Thatoneguy onyoutube I get that but does it sound like prog? If that was a joke, then I'm dumb cause I didn't get it.

[@yabo2424]

Great comment ! Totally agree !

[@matteblacke4635]

I would like your comment, but it's at 666 and I don't wanna ruin it😂😂

[@salmonline]

Well, there's Atticus having a good day at work.

[@FanaticDrummer]

Sam *Boss comes in the next day* “You spent too much time jamming with John and didn’t clear your quota for product quality control, you’re fired”

[@kerokero9458]

@@FanaticDrummer Atticus: "Worth it"

[@steveb9325]

@@FanaticDrummer So true! The world we live in today! I'm a working musician w a day gig building computers. Wont say who for (hint: one of their advertising guys on TV got busted for weed years ago and they fired him...) anyway, the quota is 13 an hour and I build 9 an hour. Was confronted of course. My reply was do any of mine come back incorrect from post burn? No. I rest my case....I dont work there anymore. Ha!

[@NoordungX]

@@steveb9325 13 on hour ... thats idiotic

[@matthewh.9544]

He'll never forget that day....

[@caffeinehigh24-7]

3:16 JP: I know that exercise *cue traumatic flashbacks of the Rock Discipline DVD*

[@TurnTheDialTV]

That was such a beautiful interaction, JPs body language could just tell he wasn’t itching to wrap up the conversation like a lot of famous people would be, I dunno why but there was genuinity there that made that whole conversation classy and pleasurable to watch. Kudos to the other kid, he’s got a good aura. Why’d I just get so much out of two people having a conversation? 😂

[@jamesewton9315]

Met petrucci several times. He's always so gracious. He was very encouraging to my son, now 13 years later my sin is a stunning guitar player. I know jp had a part in that.

[@krusher74]

we are all people and if we dont think we are benith others due to there skills or achievements then we can just interact on the level.

[@GearGasms]

The kid in this video is the most impressive thing in it. Considering the guitar and JP are also in it, that’s saying a lot! Sweetwater- you have a jem in Atticus. Pun intended

[@basedhumanofficial]

no doubt! that dude is the kind of person you always wish you had or could find.

[@fndjufri]

The guy who dragged that box at the end spoiled it a little. God knows how he handles the others. Lol. But that was impressive. I wouldn't be able to play a note if JP was watching me.

[@nicot9305]

Dang. I didn't get the pun. I feel so uneducated.

[@Jake-nm7ow]

@@nicot9305 It’s a reference to “to kill a mockingbird”, the main characters brother is named Jem and his father is named Atticus

[@goodmanwiseman303]

They have a real Scout for talent! Can't say Boo to these two! Together, they were Rad.............ley!

[@Luxdg]

My God that guy is so skilled but seems like John can teach you every little aspect on the instrument, incredible.

[@yeahhyouvish]

"Yeah so we just check for dents, scratches, electronics, etc" To "Yeah E minor 9th over difference bass notes gives a nice feel."

[@TeunLos]

Yeh that escalated quickly :P

[@DeadGlassEyes]

lol

[@luckadoo7982]

That is the best comment ! Nice 😂

[@zootybang]

Atticus- "Just checking for scratches and dents" JP- holds unscratched guitar against metal zippers on jacket Atticus- 😶

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Not to mention all the fingerprints and scuffs they put on it from playing it for an hour.

[@bryanswanson381]

After the video. JP signed the piece. And gave it.to Atticus lol

[@brianmacnamara8774]

Those scratches from JP would increase the value.

[@GNJ1118]

Bahaha nice comment. But cool thing is they can say john played it.

[@justinrisen1929]

Would pay more for those scratches lol

[@marshallzingkhai889]

John Petrucci is not just an amazing guitarist but amazing person as well.Very cool man.

[@Zeynep-xq4yr]

Exactly

[@sjsphotog]

+1000000

[@justfire123]

That would be true, if he was human. He is an amazing god.

[@caio509]

Raphael come on dude, why are you comparing John Petrucci to God? He's good but definitely not as good as John Petrucci

[@justfire123]

​@@caio509 Don't worry, I was just kidding. That's a blasphemy after all , as we're not supposed to use JP's name in vain.

[@metalcavy33]

Atticus what did you do today? Oh just set up some guitars.

[@fred8453]

@Michael Love lmao 😂😂😂

[@TrueVanguardhasterribletakes]

Atticus: like, not even really my style of guitar JP: Yeah

[@NavidKhan84]

hahahaha...it caught me off guard totally

[@marcoapdias]

JP: NANI?!?!

[@fred8453]

@@marcoapdias lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexg160]

At 7:23 Petrucci’s like: “when are we gigging together?” I would’ve been floored.

[@jimmyrigs]

No pressure performing and playing in front of a guitar DemiGod

[@anton-pavlov-guitar-cs]

Demi? WTF?

[@levkamenev3904]

Jimmy Rigs it’s so cool that that he seems really grounded too, despite being one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

[@joshuam2154]

@@anton-pavlov-guitar-cs fo real

[@MK-oz2lf]

he's no god. He's the "ultimate student" in skill and theory but the thing he is missing is original sound. EVH has a sound, Dimebag had a sound, Tom Morello has a sound, Hendrix had a sound, Iommi invented Heavy Metal (doom and sludge to be exact). Petrucci chases Metallica and Rush in essence (and those bands have a sound). If there was a new song at random on the radio, he doesn't have anything in his writing that makes you go, "ah, that's Petrucci right there". He maybe be a nice guy and retailers love him as a poster boy for their marketing, but he doesn't have sound. He's no god. Frankly, no one is.

[@levkamenev3904]

mooncountry1017 While I certainly agree that he is just a human, I don’t know man, I think you’re underselling him a bit, IMO. Dream Theater is not really my cup of tea, but I think he is an amazing player who definitely has his own sound. I bet people who are fans of his could definitely find standout elements.

[@jmar482]

Dude holds his own with John.....fantastic.

[@felixtetsuo7770]

Jp: yeah Guy: how Jp: oh Yeah! Guy: dude! That's... Jp:yeee Guy:nice Jp:nice yeee Guy: that was.. Yeah! Jp:yeee you know Guy: yeee awesome Jp:yeee sounds yeah! Guy: I mean.. Yee Jp: oh Yeah thanks Guy yeee yeah oh Jp: yeee

[@fartvader84yearsago8]

He almost sounds like Hetfield with all those yeahs

[@natural2112science]

You need pepper in a few of these: 7th? yeah Oh ninth Niceee This one Yeeee Haha love Petrucci.

[@destianpatrianagara1119]

Yeah exactly..

[@LucianoCallero]

Lol!

[@adityatyagi4009]

JP is an immensely talented, yet humble musician. Impossible to not love the guy.

[@2482jamie]

man that was such a nice interaction between the two

[@bobmcquier2001]

imagine being a petrucci fan, watching this video, and watching him play your guitar.

[@TheSunMoon]

Jr Jesus showing off his guitar skills infront of OG Jesus. Colorized, 2019.

[@EduardoMano]

That's one of those videos that you just know that if there were no cameras filming this conversation, it would have still happened just like that. Petrucci is focused on Atticus and really interested. And also, the fact that Atticus seems to be just holding back a HUGE "OMG I'm talking to JP" laugh is priceless. Way to go, Sweetwater, one of the best videos on YT today.

[@PatricioNicholson]

I’ve had the good fortune of meeting John. Truly genuine portrait of who he is in this video. Very cool guy, hugely in love with music and guitar. Like all of us.

[@nomorebs]

Ive never cares for DT but have always had a huge ammount of respect for thus guy right from the first day i picked up a guitar. He is a true music fan. He lives and breaths for it and you can see the respect he has for anyone who shares his passion.

[@johnmarquez333]

Playing John Petrucci's signature guitar in front of the man himself must be a little nerve-wracking!

[@sjsphotog]

not for that kid it seems :) cool as ice

[@jakubwierzbicki6219]

not for this cat here

[@guitaristteacobouy]

he didnt know it was petrucci he was with until sum1 tipped him

[@usuallyclueless4477]

And a few minutes later he said "that's not really my type of guitar" to his face.

[@AndresYepez]

John should make a new instructional video “Rock Humbleness” he’s the best on that too

[@suspiciousdoge9yand104]

or Rock Humility. lol

[@joshualessore7652]

He could guest feature Paul Gilbert and Buddy Guy

[@cliffthelightning]

Give Atticus a show please! Really nice and genuine guy!

[@rosscogiordano1796]

For real. Atticus has a very pleasing personality, and his enthusiasm for guitar is contagious.

[@OperationEndGame]

The kid got sweet chops and touch,

[@gigi78222]

OperationEndGame , he has a very nice touch

[@Question_Authority]

reminds me to stark and spoilerman, somehow

[@currynoodles4074]

@@Question_Authority lol "spoilerman"

[@AdamYoudell]

Shows JP's humility, it's a never-ending learning and sharing experience. "I never met a man so ignorant I couldn't learn something from him". As much as he's done in the music world he treats this young man with total respect. The guy was a fantastic player too. Just outstanding guys!

[@StratBurst92]

I have been a Sweetwater customer for many years. Always satisfied with the products & service.

[@ericswearingenmusic9967]

This kids pride in his work.... just one of the many reasons why I only shop sweetwater. Their attention to detail and customer service is hands down unmatched. Quick note, the fact that they assign you your own rep, who you can call to ask questions and whom will go out of their way to get you set up is phenomenal. Having my own person, who knows me and calls to check in and let me know about sales etc is really cool. They are never pressuring to make a sale either, they just like chatting about gear. My rep helped me get a custom color dimarzio pickup one time, was not something they had available, or something they even manufactured.. but he called the manufacturer and set it all up for me, free if any additional costs, and totally did not have to do that.

[@sergiocortez7600]

John being John. As an all time DT fan and self-taught guitar player, I've always felt that John Petrucci was a music nerd. I really admire and respect that. I love his vocation, his love for the instrument and his way of performing.

[@rolibrother]

JP is simply a good good man by heart. He just gave that young fellow an eternal motivation and the story of the life time. Every time i hear JP talking, I am just impressed so much.

[@chillymilly6063]

JP is a good person. So nice and respectfull to anyone

[@xprs1257]

That was just fantastic to watch. The enthusiasm of Atticus showing his chord voicings on the instrument and not being star struck was one thing but then the interaction between the two almost like father and son was a special moment right there.

[@leddygee1896]

John, any time I've seen you in interviews, you reflect a genuine love and respect to anyone you meet. Been a fan since'89... Hopefully someday I'll be able to meet you. My very good friend bought a JP 15 blueberry burst on my suggestion, and he loves it...

[@leddygee1896]

@Agnostic Imperialist Ultra Nationalist I'm conflicted, I like them all in their own way, but if i have to pick one it would be Awake, simply for the fact it has "Scarred" on it...

[@FirstLast-cd6vv]

JP is one of the coolest and most down-to-earth professional musicians you'll ever meet.

[@Justafeller]

Sweetwater is an awesome organization. Atticus and John really hit it off. The kid's got a great personality and is a natural.

[@andrewwilkinson3510]

If only every guitarist would be this nice and mellow... He really listens to other people, what they have to say.

[@ErGoyoTV]

John Petrucci crouched on the floor almost taking a clinic from the young guy inspecting the guitars. Two cool guys.

[@drtonymorejon]

How nice seeing Gods like Petrucci, coming down from his "Olympus" and being near a simple person like this employee kid... Two thumbs UP!!

[@poundtacos4006]

Can we request an inspection from Atticus upon purchase of a guitar? Lol

[@revsharp777]

That kid's day was made and kudos to him for stepping up and playing in front of a guitar god. Not everyone could do that with such confidence. Well done, Atticus.

[@floreaciprian9742]

I love how this guys is trying so hard to hold back his excitement of meeting John, while in the same time doing a great job, jamming and nerding out with him. I bet he left work that day with a massive grin on his face shouting BEST DAY EVER!!!

[@Pughhead]

I don't think he knew who John was to be honest

[@floreaciprian9742]

@@Pughhead bro you're telling me a guitar nerd working in a guitar factory that tests the signature John Petrucci guitars doesnt know who John Petrucci is? Thats like a christian not knowing who Jesus is

[@rustysilk685]

Massive props to Atticus for a stellar job in front of a iconic guitarist like John and also major props to Mr. Pettrucci for being one Kool do we n to earth guy. He is such a blessing f or the guitar nation and guitar world to have. Great post from Sweetwater and John🎸🎸🎼😎🎼😎💙💜🎸🎸👍👍👍

[@TheRolvaag]

I've discovered that once you master an instrument, the only thing you can say to another person who has also obtained mastery is, "Yeah, man." Really cool to see

[@chloebubbles]

that whole air of excitement and bouncing ideas off of one another when you're jamming with someone who shares a common skill and level of said skill with you is one of the main reasons i love playing music

[@michaelprb5077]

MAAAAN, John is TRUE heart !! He is so DOWN to earth, this is why I have been a huge fan of John for so many years... yeah, still a killer guitar player BUT.... he is REAL !!!

[@Booker10000]

Petrucci has the best personality for such a guitar hero.

[@ferbuecon]

Now they need a "Played by JP" sticker.

[@LalrinzualaVangchhia]

i love JP he is such a kind hearted guy as seen from.the vid

[@TTDimes]

One of the most genuine and loveable videos i've ever watched.... how john gets lost in the moment ... you really see his burning love for the guitar... he's just the best full stop.

[@fred8453]

Mannn that was the most genuine conversation between 2 guitarists I've seen today, it's like seeing 2 people who rarely meet each other and when they do, they just vibe in so well. Great video.

[@nathanjones1209]

I really hope Atticus bought that guitar.... Petrucci walks into my work, touches ANYTHING, im taking it home.

[@senseored]

I wish I could believe a tech at Sweetwater is paid enough to buy that guitar.

[@GregRickard]

Get him to sign it too.

[@DavidYarber]

THIS

[@nathanjones1209]

@@senseored As funny as that is, i 100% get it lol.

[@FanaticDrummer]

Or Petrucci could gift him one lol... Just sayin

[@aleveraj]

John: "when are we giggin' together?" That level of humbleness can only come from a great & down to earth kind of person... Awesome!!

[@nahueldobleg5258]

It's amazing how humble John is!!! Great guy!!!

[@Serbofreak]

My appreciation of John P has just skyrocketed, this is so down to earth.

[@TanishaTyagi]

Atticus meets John Petrucci 😊

[@julienlepilote]

It's even more Petrucci meets Atticus ^^

[@a.khusyairie5573]

This was the coolest conversation ever........the more time ticking......the deeper the topic goes in......i wish i could get a job like that guy.....coolest ever

[@bassimprovjams3772]

It made me happy to see that kids smile the whole time. John your more than a guitar player, you are a hero to so many of us, we love ya John!!

[@scottb8682]

Every person who bought that model and color from sweetwater, now is positive John played theirs.

[@sjsphotog]

yeah for sure

[@josephlee4979]

Bruh if this isnt the coolest place to work idk what would be

[@Rockin_Ross]

Atticus just got world wide noticed. Good for him and kudos to John for making him feel relaxed enough to just nerd out for a while. Sweetwater is top notch all around.

[@debangamedhi]

This is the coolest interaction I have ever witnessed!! Petrucci would remember this guy forever

[@mikemercer5808]

John seems like such a cool guy. I wouldn't be able to play in front of him like this kid can. Sweetwater is awesome.

[@mountainmanmusic3846]

That was a very good video. The interaction between those two is heart warming and inspiring to me. The young man has got serious chops!✌🏻🤘🏻🎸

[@hyperboreandesolation]

That sweet young talented dude has the time of his life! What a chance and JP is a chill clever guy, what a mensch. Such a nice encounter has we live from time to time.

[@rejiobey1414]

That conversation between John and the guitar inspector is pure genuine connection. Seems like a free private tutorial. John is very humble, damn!

[@robertyoung7027]

This was such a cool video and the very reason why I buy at Sweetwater.. they care about their patrons.. rock on Sweetwater, may you live forever.

[@Rythym4god]

I love that he got totally rabbit trailed with the setup tech! He might be the only heavy metal guitar player that I would let babysit my kids. Ha ha!!

[@jeremythornton433]

You can just see the joy in their faces!

[@copytekk]

That was awesome. And seeing that Sweetwater has such capable inspection/setup folks on sight actually makes me want to buy from them.

[@jodysanders1111]

Sweetwater is a very cool company altogether. I ordered a Bass guitar from them. Three days later, it was delivered to the door. They even gave me a random call just to see if I was still satisfied with the purchase. So,I will definitely do business with them again. Awesome video. Just don't get much better than that.

[@guitarhiker4449]

John is such a good dude! Amazing guitar player!! Good stuff guys!! Rock on!!

[@MusicMikeRay]

Cool video! Thanks to all involved!!

[@adam872]

That was awesome. JP has shown time and time again what a top bloke he is. I love how much of a full music nerd he is and he probably made that young bloke's day. No rock star attitude, just a devotion to his craft and the love of sharing it with other people. Classy.

[@Arnytet1]

La humildad de Petrucci vale un millon...

[@1upfx281]

Petrucci seems like such a cool guy. I haven't played his signature but my MM Stringray from Sweetwater is KILLER!

[@TheFloatingBartender]

This was beautiful to watch.

[@ruiplas]

Love that guitar checking dude's attitude, super chill, doing his job, not showing "Hey, John, I can play really good" then non stop shitty shredding.

[@EL34]

A wild John in his natural environment.

[@speedypete07gnarly]

John Petrucci is the nicest superhero ever

[@glipabazza9994]

These two are having fun !!

[@Tabrez79]

What an amazing mentor! JP is the perfect example of humility. Atticus.. u rocked bro and are gonna be famous!

[@LicksoftheLegend]

props to that guy for playing in front of John haha dunno if I could. I also wanna say that John Petrucci seems like the coolest most genuine guy in the world. How many guitarist would nerd out with a random guitar inspector and not come across as pretentious.

[@remembertheblacksabbath]

Atticus, super talented and knowledgeable professional!!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@nomorebs]

I like how he says "not even my style of guitar, i usualky prefer a fatter neck..."

[@metalpalace]

That was one of the coolest interactive videos I've ever seen. I loved the theory talk and just overall nerding out on guitars.

[@Veedubbin18]

With everything going on in the world this put a smile on my face.

[@WaterMusic34]

Haha "it's like Raiders of the Lost Ark". Good ol' Petrucci

[@JManners10]

Such an awesome guy, so down to earth despite being one of the best guitarists on the planet!

[@antman2826]

That was such a cool tangent. Totally cool to see them geeking out on their love for guitar.

[@Hishamds]

Waiting to see that gig man .

[@seniorjuanvaldez]

John seems like such a great guy! Sweetwater has some seriously talented employees! Treat them right and pay them well!

[@Kasper911band]

That was cool! 👍🏽

[@LBaugus]

Just recieved my Gretsch and Boss from Sweetwater in perfect condition. Awesome support every step of the way. Amazing company! Keep up the good work.

[@duaneraymond4252]

That's about the most pleasant interaction between two appreciators of the guitar I've seen in a long while. John needs to take that young man under his wing because he's very talented and can be quite famous if given the support.

[@1967mdavis]

My Black Knight is in there somewhere! Ships Monday! YAY!

[@FireGrizzlyy]

It's like he's geeking for one minute then talking about his guitar for the rest of the video 😂

[@LeftHandedRightHanded]

That's exactly what I was thinking hahahaa

[@schism8286]

So cool for Petrucci to spend that much time with this young chap. That was friggin awesome

[@tel5690]

Love John...Met him several times...He so down to earth...super cool... Love how they are discussing chords...