What's the best musicman model for heavy/thrash metal?

**kleinmeiner** · 03-09-2010, 02:56 PM

What's the best musicman model for heavy/thrash metal in your opinion?

Also, what are the best modifications for non-metal musicman models in order to be OK for heavy/thrash metal in your opinion?

Thanks!

**ScoobySteve** · 03-09-2010, 02:59 PM

lol, I'm sorry your inquiry just raises so many memories from this board.

I imagine that the new JPX will suit your needs the best, or any JP for that matter.

Although many here have dropped EMG 81's and SD Blackouts in their various other balls, Lukes, ASS' etc. and have found great results.

**lumberjack** · 03-09-2010, 03:03 PM

I agree with Steve. You could also add the Petrucci in Stealth Black. Very cool lookin' metal machine.

Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci 6 Guitar

P.S. Welcome to the forums.

Scott

**JP7Nomad** · 03-09-2010, 03:16 PM

Being someone that plays/has played that stuff, I'd say the JP models.
I don't have much experience with the BFR, and no experience with the JPX, but I can say that the standard JP will give you a tight attack that you'd need for that kind of tone.

**Sweat** · 03-09-2010, 03:23 PM

LOL here we go again

, just joking and welcome aboard, been lots of threads on this subject, JP would be great but any EBMM with Hums wold get you there personally, and if you really want to tune down try a Silo Bass (baritone guitar) or a JP baritone.

**ScoobySteve** · 03-09-2010, 03:36 PM

JP baritone or JP7 string will also cover your grounds no doubt.

**kleinmeiner** · 03-09-2010, 03:39 PM

Thanks! It's nice to be a member of this forum

And a tough one (I think); would it be "safe" for me to sell my made in USA Jackson Soloist to buy a JP? Ups and downs?

**Spudmurphy** · 03-09-2010, 03:43 PM

how about an AL with 'buckers?

**JP7Nomad** · 03-09-2010, 03:46 PM

If he's doing thrash, he likely won't be tuning down any significant amount. 99% of thrash is in E or Eb.

In the case that you are tuning down - the JP is a pretty good guitar for that, so unless you plan on doing anything in Bb or lower, I'd probably just stay with the 6 string (or 7 if that's something you're interested in)

Can you give us a few more specifics on what styles you'll be doing? Are you talking Testament/'Deth style thrash, or are you thinking more Maiden type stuff?

I also didn't answer your question about modifications. For the most part, you shouldn't need any. If you got something with a single coil in the neck, you could swap it out for something like the Hot rails from Seymour Duncan to give it a little more girth. If you choose a Luke with EMG's, you may want to swap those with something else if you're not a fan of them. Otherwise, the guitars sound and play really well out of the box.

I've always been a believer that the huge majority of metal tone comes from your right hand. Absolutely any guitar may work for you - I'm simply sharing what works for me. If you've got a solid right hand, pretty much any guitar you play can do metal.

**kleinmeiner** · 03-09-2010, 03:54 PM

My guitars are tuned in E , Eb and D. Never lower.
The styles I'm talking about are those of Metallica/Testament/Slayer.

Originally Posted by JP7Nomad

I've always been a believer that the huge majority of metal tone comes from your right hand. Absolutely any guitar may work for you - I'm simply sharing what works for me. If you've got a solid right hand, pretty much any guitar you play can do metal.

This is 90% true. You know I can play metal even with my SG Junior with its P90, but there is soooomething missing. So, I was wondering if it would be wise to sell my Jackson Soloist for a JP...I'm afraid that I will be missing this aggressive sound of my Jackson...

**browndog** · 03-09-2010, 04:01 PM

The Axis may not look as “metal” as a JP but their like a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

**dwells** · 03-09-2010, 04:04 PM

LUKE with an 81 emg

**kleinmeiner** · 03-09-2010, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by browndog

The Axis may not look as “metal” as a JP but their like a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

I am concerned about a metal sound, but I don't care of the guitar looks "metal". Actually I'd rather if it doesn't. I'm tired of those pointy ugly (to me) metal guitars.