Major difference between "old" JP6 and new ones ?

[Ang3lus]

i'm talking about the pre d-sonic era guitars. I heard that from 2005 or so they also added a new compensated nut ? is that correct ?

is it worth even buying an "old" loaded JP6 ?

 

[Dead-Eye]

Yes and yes

 

[Ang3lus]

but woulden't it be better to get one with a compensated nut rather than the old one without ?
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[the24thfret]

probably, but not necessarily... the "old" ones were still great guitars. you choose.

 

[Larry]

No.

 

[kneeoh]

As some one who has some Balls with and without the compensated nut I can tell you that the improvement in intonation all the way up the board (at least to my ears) is subtle. Most people who are listening in the audience won't be able to tell the difference in intonation. So all I am saying is that the compensated nut is nice to have, just not a huge necessity for me.

 

[MikeVt]

All my life I've been told by music instructors and others that I have great ears. However, I can't tell the difference with and without the compensated nut. Either my ears aren't so great, or the difference is very subtle. I wouldn't hesitate buying a pre-comp nut guitar for a second...

As far as differences between the old and new JP6 (not counting the BFR), I have an old one (2005), and a new one on order. I love the old bridge pickup, and the harmonics are especially good. So that wouldn't be a decision point for me either at this point.

Mike

 

[ernie1966]

It's nice having the comp nut, but that would not keep me from buying a pre-comp nut Pet.

So yes, the older Pets are "worth it."