Advice on new guitar

[GJudd21]

Hi,
Basically i'm looking to buy a new guitar and have always loved the look of musicmans. However I don't live anywhere near a dealer and was wondering if anyone could help me out.
I'm thinking of getting a Luke or Petrucci, but i'm not a fan of really flat thin necks (hated my old ibanez wizard). Can anyone tell me what the luke or petrucci necks are like please?
Thanks a lot,
Greg

 

[PugNinjas]

Welcome, awhile back some of the members here did a little measuring of neck dimensions and thickness, this might help you out. There will be plenty of others who will have input as well

Good Luck


http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/34737-i-want-knuckleheads-volunteer-neck-profile-project.html

 

[M.A.K.S]

If the neck on the MM JP model is anything like the neck on the Ibanez Petrucci model, it really isn't that thin. Not as thin as the wizard necks anyway

I'm guessing from your post that you would really like the Luke neck though.
It's just super comfortable, imho

 

[beej]

Hey Greg- welcome to the forum!

Whereabouts are you located? Maybe there's someone nearby with a Luke or Pet that would let you try it.

 

[GoKart Mozart]

If I'm not mistaken, the Petrucci neck is the thinest of all the necks MM makes. That was the first thing I noticed when I picked one up. But I guess it's all relative to what you're used to. I'm more accustomed to the Axis thickness.

I love the feel of the Luke neck in comparison. I'll be the first to admit that I'm biased though, since I'm saving up my pennies for a new Luke.

 

[Colin]

the Luke is extremely comfortable

 

[look_at_her]

Get a Luke ASAP!
Tried JP,Axis,Morse-great gems,but Luke has something special-try it ,you`ll know what I mean.

 

[panther_king]

Also, I would consider a Silhouette, unless you don't like the look.

 

[paranoid70]

I think the best thing about Music Man guitars is the neck. The models do vary a bit, but the playability is phenomenal. The JP neck is rather thin, but I haven't played a Wizard to give a comparison. The Luke neck is thicker, so that might be a safer bet. Both are awesome guitars. (As are the Axis and Silhouettes).

 

[gtrman66]

Hi,
Basically i'm looking to buy a new guitar and have always loved the look of musicmans. However I don't live anywhere near a dealer and was wondering if anyone could help me out.
I'm thinking of getting a Luke or Petrucci, but i'm not a fan of really flat thin necks (hated my old ibanez wizard). Can anyone tell me what the luke or petrucci necks are like please?
Thanks a lot,
Greg

The JP neck is a bit on the thin side for my taste,but not as thin as an Ibz wiz neck.It is wider at the nut,1 11/16" wide with a fairly flat 15" radius.The luke is 1 5/8" with a 12" radius with an offset v shape but not overly thick imho....Play both if you can and decide from there.

Also, I would consider a Silhouette, unless you don't like the look.

+1

If the neck on the MM JP model is anything like the neck on the Ibanez Petrucci model, it really isn't that thin. Not as thin as the wizard necks anyway
I'm guessing from your post that you would really like the Luke neck though.
It's just super comfortable, imho

+1

I think the best thing about Music Man guitars is the neck. The models do vary a bit, but the playability is phenomenal. The JP neck is rather thin, but I haven't played a Wizard to give a comparison. The Luke neck is thicker, so that might be a safer bet. Both are awesome guitars. (As are the Axis and Silhouettes).

+1
If you can't travel to a store to try one out and have to order on blind faith I would try a luke first.From the sound of things I think you'd prefer the neck over the JP.I would check out the return/exchange policy first just in case you don't care for the luke and decide to try a JP,silo,or an axis.

 

[e.mate]

Brothers, the Luke is definitely a wonderful guitar, but I guess our soon to be Knucklehead brother has to check this out first.

I really wanted have a Luke, but I just didn't get along with the neck's V-shape. As a fellow knucklehead said before, check out also a Silo, because this might be the neck that you're looking for

 

[StormRider]

As someone who plays both Ibanez (J.Custom with a Wizard Neck) and BFR JP's...I'd say you might want to look at something else. You'd probably dig Caparisons. They have a nice but subtle C shaped neck. If you've ever played an older USA Jackson- it's somewhat similar to that. Itaru use to run the Jackson Custom shop.
Though it's going to be hard to get your hands on one of those to test it out too depending on where you live....

 

[buckethead777]

Luke FTW!

 

[e.mate]

As someone who plays both Ibanez (J.Custom with a Wizard Neck) and BFR JP's...I'd say you might want to look at something else. You'd probably dig Caparisons.

 

[GJudd21]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I think it seems like the Luke will be the best choice for me from the sounds of things.
Cheers for all your help,
Greg

 

[straycat113]

Well G if you do not like thin necks as I dont either the JP is not for you.I did the unthinkable and after reading great review after great review I bought one without playing it and when I held the neck I was shocked Petrucci played with such a thin one. To be honest the guitar is so great I kept it though and my son uses it.

I would say go n the Axis or Luke direction as I own an Axis and two EVHs which is basically the same guitar and have played a Luke and those necks will be more up your alley besides them being two great guitars.

 

[RocketRalf]

I have a Silhouette, you can't go wrong with that neck, unless you like shred flat and wide necks, which you don't. I tried a Luke once and didn't like the V profile. If you can try one first, do so, if not, go used, that way you won't lose much money if you don't like it or resell it.

To me another deciding factor would be the pickups. I'm not a fan of actives, and the Silo routing offers more choices for modding.

 

[GJudd21]

I have a Silhouette, you can't go wrong with that neck, unless you like shred flat and wide necks, which you don't. I tried a Luke once and didn't like the V profile. If you can try one first, do so, if not, go used, that way you won't lose much money if you don't like it or resell it.

To me another deciding factor would be the pickups. I'm not a fan of actives, and the Silo routing offers more choices for modding.

Ive heard a bit about this V profile, but im not totally sure what it actually is. Could anyone tell me what V profile means with respect to the neck, like whats different compared to a normal neck etc?
Thanks

 

[koogie2k]

As someone who plays both Ibanez (J.Custom with a Wizard Neck) and BFR JP's...I'd say you might want to look at something else. You'd probably dig Caparisons. They have a nice but subtle C shaped neck. If you've ever played an older USA Jackson- it's somewhat similar to that. Itaru use to run the Jackson Custom shop.
Though it's going to be hard to get your hands on one of those to test it out too depending on where you live....

^^^ Nice post...maybe you were thinking you were on a different forum. ^^^

IF you don't like thin necks....the JP will probably not be for you. Hard to explain the "V" shaped neck of the Luke. To me, it "rounds over" more sharp than a gradual radius. Somewhere in this forum is a diagram someone posted. Good luck on finding the one for you. I would suggest Luke or Axis. Play one if at all possible.