Finally got to play a JPX

[TheRook]

Late in the ball game, I know, but I finally got to play a JPX (I had to drive 3 hours to do it).

First impressions:

The color is really incredible. The pictures don't really do it justice (cliche, but true). I wasn't a fan based on the pictures I had seen, but I am a believer now. I brought along my JP6 to A/B it. I really do prefer the larger frets, and the painted neck was not an issue like I had feared (although the neck on my JP6 is the most incredible feeling maple I have ever laid my untalented hands on). I still prefer the unfinished necks, but I could "live" with the painted neck on the JPX The ebony board is incredible, and overall the neck profile is spot on. I felt the tone was warmer, and the single note highs cut much better (which is exactly what I'm looking for).
The body looks cool, but is not as comfortable as the JP6. I love that the piezo switch is located a little higher - it is not in the way during tapping licks. I still knock into the pickup selector during strumming, however.

Well, it looks like I'll be selling some crap soon...damn EBMM

 

[MusicManJP6]

Cool, I'd love to find one at the local GC but highly doubt that will happen!

 

[TheShreddinHand]

Looks like you could unload some Washburns to get it!

-Eric

 

[dannymusic]

uh huh.... call the banker.

I, personally, think the shape is as comfortable. put the guitar in better playing position for me. diggin the DEEP PURPLE color. Large frets feel more natural to me. piezo KILLS.

but, alas, I don't like the blade switch location.

Wondering if year end will close out the Barolo color.

 

[Sweat]

Cool, I'd love to find one at the local GC but highly doubt that will happen!

???? Why not, just need to tell them to bring one in GC is all over EBMM now, my main GC has had several JPX and a JPX 7.

Cool guitar and maybe very limited

 

[TheRook]

Looks like you could unload some Washburns to get it!

-Eric

hehe...that's probably what is going to happen. Definitely not the Padauk, though. That guitar simply kills!

 

[whitestrat]

Cool guitar and maybe very limited

Yeah... I'm wondering HOW limited...

 

[NorM]

diggin the DEEP PURPLE color. Large frets feel more natural to me. piezo KILLS.



Wondering if year end will close out the Barolo color.

I wonder what Steve Morse thinks about the color?