Ok, This is just in case some of you missed one or the other. I hope you guys dont mind but I am very honored and think it speaks volumes for the crew at EB/MM. I wonder how many artist as important to the guitar posted in the competitions forum!!!!!???
Heres JP's from the Jp proto thread:
Hi everyone. I have a minute here in the studio and I thought I'd drop a line and let you know my thoughts about the latest JP design. First of all, a huge thanks to Sterling for never straying from his original commitment to me which was to build me the ultimate guitar, the ultimate tool and not stop until it's right. You are the best! Also, to Dudley and Drew, thanks for all of your hard work in making this guitar...the many different protos and phone conversations. You are both truly artists in this field. Let me also start by saying that I still love my current JP model and will continue to play it and stand by it. So, on to the latest model... First of all it's an absolute work of art and is brilliantly crafted. You really have to see it in person to fully appreciate how stunning it is. I started tracking with it yesterday, and the combination of alder with the mahogany block and maple top, along with the mahogany neck makes for the best sounding guitar I've ever heard. The guitar rings like a monster stirred from a deep hibernation with the full sonic spectrum being resonant and in your face. As for the design changes, my idea was to take the current model to the next level as far as hot rodding. Think of it as a Petrucci muscle car/guitar. The change in the bottom horn and slight body and contour changes all have to do with fret access and technique facilitation. The pickup rings were added for aesthetics and flexibility and present no problems for me. Anyway, I can go on and on, but there's my initial reaction to the guitar after having it now for 24 hours. Thanks for all of your interest, passion and support for this guitar and Ernie Ball!
All the best,
John Petrucci
Here is Luke after getting his Dargie Delight on the heels of gettin the tone block/maple Luke proto:
Guys.. the photo's do NOT do this gem justice!!!! This is THE coolest looking guitar!! I dont have the adjectives to describe what this looks like in the sun. The birdseye is even, dare I say.. nicer than the falmetop which is a whole other rave as its beauty is also one of a kind!
This just shows what most of us know..Music Man is THE finest guitar on the market in my opinion!! Certainly nothing new can compare. The feel of this thing..it is so solid and so comfortable and it plays and sounds amazing. I am playing the sh*t out these new guitars. You know how a new guitar inspires new ideas..
I will be playin these next weekend and will bring them to Texas so those of you that are gonna be there can dig it in the flesh. MASSIVE thanks to Biffer, Dargin himself, Dudley and Bri!
I am not worthy!!!
Thanks Sooooooo much!!
Lucious
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Heck, most forums don't have their owners and numerous techs posting on 'em. The added bonus of the Artists on here is just, well too cool to put into words. 
It's great to be a part of these forums, even though I am still just a beginner compared to some of the veterans around here. My first ball is on the way out of SLO, and God willing it will be the first of several (and possibly many, way down the road!)
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