Still Trying to Decide on Another JP or a JPX

[Hendog]

I am hesitant to buy a JPX. I am also considering a loaded JP. I just am not sure about the chambering and high gain and the neck being finished. They are about the same price so it's a tossup as far as that is concerned.

Someone just tell me I'm crazy so I can pull the trigger!

 

[germangallardo]

Doesnt most dealers have a return policy? Go with the JPX and try it. If it's not for you, get the JP! I don't see a problem. Enjoy

Also bring your amp to the store!

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Don't forget that the frets on the JPX are slightly larger and there is no forearm "scoop" it is rounded like the BFR. I've played both and it just takes a few minutes to get used to the JPX after playing the regular model for a while

 

[knguro]

Have you considered a KOA??

 

[TheShreddinHand]

You've really got to play one for yourself. It's hard to rely on other people's opinions when YOU have to be comfortable with it.

-Eric

 

[knguro]

You've really got to play one for yourself. It's hard to rely on other people's opinions when YOU have to be comfortable with it.

-Eric

Agree!

 

[the24thfret]

I got both

 

[73h Nils]

Have you considered a KOA??

That's quite the price jump, though...

You should give the JPX a try!

 

[walleye]

dont be offended, but judging by the way youi talk im pretty sure you're american

that means you have the ability to pick up a JPX and try it, lucky you

go to a store and plug it into the metalliest amp in the store, if anyone complains explain to them about the chambering and that it was a genuine concern of yours

as for the finished neck.. i suppose that's an aspect thats very personal to the player. I for one have never felt that a finished neck could ever be a deal killer, if its a guitar that you like and has the things you want in it, then the neck should be something you can make yourself get used to

 

[walleye]

Have you considered a KOA??

they're probably double the price

 

[Lou]

The JPX is the way to go. The biggest adjustment for me was the 5-way. Now it's not an issue.

 

[theboogieman]

I am hesitant to buy a JPX. I am also considering a loaded JP. I just am not sure about the chambering and high gain and the neck being finished. They are about the same price so it's a tossup as far as that is concerned.

Someone just tell me I'm crazy so I can pull the trigger!

Here's an idea: Try both out and go with the one YOU prefer. Don't go by someone else's opinion here as their idea of the perfect guitar may not be yours.

Also, the JPX's chambering does not hinder how it handles high gain. If that was the case, I don't think that JP would be using it live. We all know here that JP likes his gain.

 

[dwells]

JPX all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!they play amazingly dude!

 

[straycat113]

Well if you have a JP I would go for a JPX since who knows how long it will be around. You will always be able to get another JP.

 

[browndog]

Well if you have a JP I would go for a JPX since who knows how long it will be around. You will always be able to get another JP.

Good point.

 

[Hendog]

Have you considered a KOA??

Too much $$$

 

[Hendog]

dont be offended, but judging by the way youi talk im pretty sure you're american

Why would that offend me?

that means you have the ability to pick up a JPX and try it, lucky you

I have tried to find one in the 2 close Guitar Centers. No luck yet...

go to a store and plug it into the metalliest amp in the store, if anyone complains explain to them about the chambering and that it was a genuine concern of yours

Luckily I am a Guitar Center regular and have purchased many thousands of dollars (mostly EBMM) from them and they have no problem with my brief but full volume riffing to test out the gear.

as for the finished neck.. i suppose that's an aspect thats very personal to the player. I for one have never felt that a finished neck could ever be a deal killer, if its a guitar that you like and has the things you want in it, then the neck should be something you can make yourself get used to

That is probably true.

...

 

[Hendog]

The JPX is the way to go. The biggest adjustment for me was the 5-way. Now it's not an issue.

That also concerned me but not as much as the finished neck.

 

[walleye]

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well. i really think this is something to decide for yourself and not by us. i think you should just hold out until you try them the way that i suggested. in australia theres a system of sales reps who you can contact in order to be set up with a trial run of a guitar. if ernie ball has sale reps thats how i would do it, its probably the quickest way to get your hands on one. theyre always willing to help you out if youre seriously considering a purchase, which you are.

 

[theboogieman]

well. i really think this is something to decide for yourself and not by us. i think you should just hold out until you try them the way that i suggested. in australia theres a system of sales reps who you can contact in order to be set up with a trial run of a guitar. if ernie ball has sale reps thats how i would do it, its probably the quickest way to get your hands on one. theyre always willing to help you out if youre seriously considering a purchase, which you are.

+1. Hendog, if you have GC's near you, every GC has a great return policy. Try one out, and if you don't like it, take it back and order a regular JP6. Going by everyone's opinions here may be helpful, but in the end you need to try out the guitar yourself as it may fit others' needs, but not your own tone or playing tastes, etc.