DiMarzio DP 256BC Illuminator Neck black/creme

Designed for John Petrucci's Music Man JP13™ guitar, the new Illuminator™ neck and bridge models are the next generation in John’s signature pickups with DiMarzio. John states that he seeks versatility in his pickups, allowing for a multitude of different sounds within a single guitar, ranging from massive, tight, rhythmic, and aggressive overdrive to "more expressive, dynamic, and very fluid" when playing solos. They are a bit bold – with more clarity and presence that John demands.

John used the Illuminator™ and Illuminator 7™ pickups during the recording of Dream Theater's self-titled album, released on September 24, 2013.