I couldn't be happier!

[Astrofreq]

You Go Girl!! Can't wait to play the new model!

 

[the24thfret]

Thanks for the input, John... now I have start saving my 1 yen coins...

 

[PugNinjas]

JP,

Thanks for dropping by and glowing review of your new ax, I'm looking forward to seeing you at your G3 date in Vegas.

 

[JasonT]

John - the F-1 looks amazing! Can't wait to play one . . . or to hear what you've recorded with them. Keep rockin'!

 

[phatduckk]

HA HA this forum is the best!

great review. i played a JP BFR at NAMM and it was great.

 

[rmh925]

Hi everyone. I just received three of my new BFR JP models that were unvieled at NAMM. A black burst six, ruby burst six and walnut burst seven. I cannot tell you all how excited about these guitars I am! I am completely over the top. The guitars are absolutely breathtaking. The artistic detail on every level is superb and the feel is just perfect. The guitars are beautiful! It is literally the best instrument I've ever laid my hands on. I know that you have all been along for the ride as we've talked about several protos and shared our progress from time to time. It's been cool getting your feedback.
Ultimately, our goals from the begining were to make a few changes to the original model in design and wood choice in an effort to create the next level of the instrument and add to my sonic palette. We certaily achieved those goals beyond all expectations. I used the new model on the most recent G3 runs and on most of the new DT album. It sounds incredible. Thick and singing. It's kind of like the BMW slogan...The Ultimate Driving Machine...perhaps we should replace driving with shredding! It's really cool to have two outstanding models in my signature line between the original and now the BFR.
Sterling once again proved himself to be a man of integrity with a passion for the instrument and an undying dedication to the satisfaction of his artits. He told me from the beginning that we wouldn't stop until it's perfect and now we are there! Thanks Big Poppa! I also want to give a huge hats off to Drew and Dudley for being such outstanding design visionaries and for all of the super detailed conversations we had and of course the many hours of work put into the guitar. You guys rule!
I guess you can all tell from this post how completely blown away by these instuments I am. I couldn't be happier!
John Petrucci

John thanks for being an inspiration to me and many others here on this forum, and many thanks for chiming in on your busy schedule to let us know how you are loving your new guitars....I can't wait to get mine, and see this beauty with my own eyes....Again thanks for everything, and keep on shredding.

 

[lumberjack]

Hey John,

I love the first line in your post. "I just received three of my new BFR JP models that were unvieled at NAMM." Ohh, the joys of being an endorsed musician. From the way things went at NAMM it looks like these guitars are going to be a grand slam. I'm glad you are happy with them. I'm looking forward to having some of the dealers I go to bring in a few of your BFR's so I can give them a go.

I've got one of your Dargie 6 strings on order. And I can't wait to play it. It's probably the most comfortable guitar model I've ever played.

John, thanks for posting your thoughts. And thanks to you and Poppa for keeping us in the loop from the beginning of this whole process. As you probably know, there were a lot of doubters when this whole process began. Especially, with the new body design, etc. I'm betting those doubters have been silenced after seeing the final product.

P.S. How about allowing Big Poppa and the gang produce a Tobacco Burst version of your BFR.

Looking forward to the new DT album,
Scott

 

[fbecir]

But we have a rule here - the guitars don't exist unless you post pics.

I agree !
No one can escape the mighty rules of this forum !

Thanks a lot for sharing your feelings with us. I am waiting for your next visit in Paris !

 

[robelinda2]

this forum rules!

 

[brentrocks]

this forum rules!

you got that right...Hey John, nice to meet ya!!!

 

[Axistence]

I thought... He's just a regular user with this cool nickname, but... He's the man himself: John Petrucci!!! EBMM forum rules! Thanks JP for sharing w/ us.

 

[kneeoh]

I thought... He's just a regular user with this cool nickname, but... He's the man himself: John Petrucci!!! EBMM forum rules! Thanks JP for sharing w/ us.

This is one of the coolest things about the forum. The artists (and the EBMM staff) actually post their thoughts. Wait until you read posts by Lucious, aka Auntie Luke, aka Steve Lukather.... he's a scream.

 

[Oldtoe]

This is pretty neato to me, folks.

 

[drewbixcubed]

John, it has been a pleasure working with you on this project. The support/guidance from you, Sterling, and Dudley is what really made this guitar happen. I am so glad you are pleased with the new models, and I am even happier now that everyone can watch/hear you play "The Ultimate Shredding Experience!"

 

[pepperman]

Great Post, John! Can't wait to hear them on the new record/Tour!

 

[jeffrey]

Brother JP,

Thank you for the post! It's always good to hear from you and how excited you are about your developments with EB and Sterling.

I've ordered two of these things in 7 string, so yeah, I'm pretty excited too.

 

[Jonny Dubai]

I love hanging out here!!

 

[Warg Master]

JP rules! JP GUITARS RULE! Thiis forums RULES! RULLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[73h Nils]

Can't wait to see you on tour in July/August with those gorgeous new guitars, Mr. Petrucci! You tore it up in Toronto last March and I have no doubts you will again this year!

 

[klawn]

I really wasn't planing to get a F-1, I love so much the Blue Dawn color that I was sure the 2007 LE would be my third JP6 but, well... this post alone made me reconsider my choice. I now have to make a choice :]

Thanks John, for everything, your music with DT and as a solo artist, your awesome instruments, and all what you have done for so many guitar players over the world by being the musician you are. You are the man.