Well I had started a thread before about the differences between the jp models and waiting for the new stallion... The thread eventually was closed cause of some controversy. I was trying to decide whether the new stallion would obsolete some of the others with the new body shape etc. Everyone says no so I hope this is true cause I just ordered a jpxi. It just seems to be the perfect fit with the flat radius fretboard and stainless frets... Still kinda wish it had the bfr top, but then it would probably be another $500. I hope I'm not kicking myself after its release, but really for my needs these two items work for me. It will be fun to experience a ebmm with the stainless frets. Hope anyone that has one can comment on this model... I can't find many reviews.