JP6 difference models

[zzomer]

Hi all.
I'm playing guitar for more than 20 years and owned a lot of guitars during these years, I'm planning to buy a JP model, however dew to the crazy cost of it I'm going for a JP6.
However, I see all kind of JP6 around, I would appreciate if you can explain a little about the differences:
1. JP6 fully loaded.
2. JP6 LE
3. JP6 with other pickups than the Crunchlab etc., such as this one: http://www.act.co.il/bazaar/ads_img/123127.jpg?1381568081
4. JP6 without the JP shield next to the nut.
5. Any other JP6 might be out there ?

Any other input will be most welcome.
Thanks.

 

[GarMan]

There is the J13. Has Stainless Steel med jumbo frets and a flatter radius. Also, it has a mahogany tone block.

 

[Dr.Strangenote]

Welcome to the forum zzomer. The JP6 fully loaded has all of the options available, such as the JP shield on the first fret, the piezo pickup, the small shield inlays, and matching headstock.

The LE's are Limited Editions, which could have a year stamped on the 12th fret, starting in year 2005 (not 100% sure of the year that started, but somebody will confirm if it's incorrect).

The JP initially came with a custom wound neck pickup (similar to Air Norton), and a bridge pickup of a DiMarzio Steve's Special. The next incarnation changed the pickups to same neck, but a D-Sonic in the bridge. Then the last change and what comes now stock on all JP6's are the DiMarzio LiquiFire and Crunch Lab pickups. John's sig model for the JP13 comes with the Illuminator DiMarzio's designed specifically for that model.

JP's without the shield is just cosmetic and is only an option. Same for some without the inlays and dots, in addition, minus a matching headstock. Those JP's without all of the bells and whistles are refereed to as the bare bones JP6, which still rock!

Other JP's made are BFR's (Ball Family Reserve) which usually come fully loaded. They consist of a mahogany tone block in the body. There are a lot of variations of a BFR, you'll be surprised what you'll find, limited runs, PDN's, etc.

There is a JPX which was the 10th anniversary, as well JP11, JP12 and lastly the JP13.

Hope this info helps... Good luck on your choice!!

 

[zzomer]

Thanks for the info, its more clear now.

The JP initially came with a custom wound neck pickup (similar to Air Norton), and a bridge pickup of a DiMarzio Steve's Special.

So if I got a JP6 fully loaded with these pickups you have mentioned, it's than the earliest models..?
Can you estimate the year ?
Is there something "wrong" with them that I should be aware ?
Thanks.

 

[BoogieBomb]

Thanks for the info, its more clear now.



So if I got a JP6 fully loaded with these pickups you have mentioned, it's than the earliest models..?
Can you estimate the year ?
Is there something "wrong" with them that I should be aware ?
Thanks.

Nothing wrong with them. I have an early jp6, around june 2001. I think they switched to the dsonic around 04 or 05?

 

[Dr.Strangenote]

The prototypes started in 2000, and the first production models were released in 2001. Nothing wrong with them at all, actually, the 1st 100 had John's signature personally signed before clear coat was done.

 

[zzomer]

Nothing wrong with them. I have an early jp6, around june 2001. I think they switched to the dsonic around 04 or 05?

Thanks.
Did you replace the pickups or its still with the originals?

I wrote "wrong" not becouse something is wrong, just to know if there is something i should be aware compared to the late JP6.
Thanks.