luke or john petrucci guitars

**GHWelles** · 03-03-2010, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by jrpalomo

hi, im planning to purchase my first music man soon. im kinda stuck between the luke and the JP6. and if i should get the bfr or standard versions. I really like both but cant decide. help me out?

I have had both a LUKE BFR and a Standard JP6.
They were both awesome.

The JP6 neck is awesome. Perfect shape. Still have this guitar. It it is the best playing guitar I have ever played. Sounds terrific.

I had to let the LUKE go. I could not get along with the neck, it is so different from the JP6. Sounded and looked awesome though.

I also have a 20th Silo, awesome.

Between the JP6 and the 20th Silo I can cover most everything I want to

**Roubster** · 03-03-2010, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by GHWelles

Between the JP6 and the 20th Silo I can cover most everything I want to

Except for the brilliant Neck PUP tone of the LUKE, hehe

Thats why I am getting one again!

**Colin** · 03-03-2010, 02:44 PM

I love the feel of the Luke in fact I personally think it's the most comfortable guitar around. I like the sound of the standard model.

**glockaxis** · 03-03-2010, 05:26 PM

I owned both and found the Luke to be the perfect guitar for me. The JP was awesome but couldn't get on with the neck.

**epifanto** · 03-03-2010, 09:36 PM

you have to make sure which neck shape is the most comfortable for you to play, next is the tone. i believe all balls have glorious finishing, so don't worry for that matter.

i chose JP6 because the neck shape is perfect for me!

**dwells** · 03-04-2010, 04:28 AM

Luke BFR is incredible mate!!!!

**nathanhny** · 03-04-2010, 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by dwells

luke bfr is incredible mate!!!!

+1

The JP is still a lovely guitar, but again i wasn't so keen on the thinner neck.
Either way when you get one, you'll be wearing the biggest chufty badge ever

**Assumer** · 03-04-2010, 07:55 PM

I took a chance on the JP knowing it had a wider neck at the nut. I prefer the smaller 1 5/8" nut but man, the JP is now my favorite neck. I can't imagine anything any nicer. I wish they offered it in different pickup configurations. I cannot justify another identical guitar with just a color change. Now if they would let you choose the neck and place it on any body. Oh mannnnnn

**e.mate** · 03-05-2010, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by Pablo

Go for a pair of used standard versions... You won't be sorry!

+1

...if you really cannot decide, you better let both come to your party. I know the problem, had the same with my Silo and my ASS. They are both brilliant guitars, but they are completely different. Basically, I'm a SUB'n'Silo guy, and I just bought the ASS, because I liked the looks so much (yes... I know)

However, the ASS turned out to be my main main instrument throughout the last two years, because it is such a powerful workhorse.

And still, I love my SUB'n'Silo

**jrpalomo** · 03-30-2010, 02:01 PM

how does the painted neck of the bfr compare to the unfinished regular neck on the john petrucci?

**bkrumme** · 03-30-2010, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by jrpalomo

how does the painted neck of the bfr compare to the unfinished regular neck on the john petrucci?

The feel is a bit different, simply because one is finished and the other isn't, but playability is right on par. I find it very easy to switch between the two.

The finished neck doesn't get sticky or grimy. It stays smooth.

**GHWelles** · 03-30-2010, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Roubster

Except for the brilliant Neck PUP tone of the LUKE, hehe

Thats why I am getting one again!

True

**jrpalomo** · 03-30-2010, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by bkrumme

The feel is a bit different, simply because one is finished and the other isn't, but playability is right on par. I find it very easy to switch between the two.

The finished neck doesn't get sticky or grimy. It stays smooth.

how does your rosewood neck compare to your other jp6's?