Need help deciding: Petrucci Color

[gunshow86de]

Hello everyone. This is my first post here. I could use a little help from you guys.

I plan on buying a Petrucci soon and I am having a little difficulty deciding on the color. I am choosing between the Pearl Blue and the Pearl Red Burst. Unfourtunately, I can't afford any of the more expensive finishes, as I am still a college student.

I was hoping you guys could post picks of your Petruccis that have the Pearl Blue finish. I have seen alot of the Pearl Red Burst, but can't find many of the Blue Pearl. If anyone owns both, a side by side, that would be very nice. The stock pictures just don't them justice.

Thanks

 

[TNT]

Welcome Gunshow!!!

Hey, great guitar and two great colors - good luck choosing!!

 

[gunshow86de]

The stock pictures just don't do them justice.

Thanks

Fixed, sorry that was bugging me.

 

[colinboy]

go BFR!

 

[Slingy]

Just got back from GC where I looked at 4 JP's. The Pearl Redburst looks as nice as the BFR's they had. It's a great color. I think the new Sterling Silver color would like fab on this guitar too.

 

[colinboy]

Did you even read what he posted, or are you just replying out of the blue?

he might win the lottery and buy a BFR instead.im always campaigning for people to go BFR BFR BFR!

 

[paranoid70]

I like the look of the white JPs too.... just to make things more complicated for you.

 

[MrMusashi]

pearl redburst is a very nice color that is difficult to photograph. you need full control over the lightning to get excellent results! lord knows ive tried at work, but i always end up with too dark. if i get it bright enough there are too many reflections from the surroundings. i need a photo booth

what im saying is that the pearl redburst is a beautiful beautiful color! i love it!

MrM

 

[morsecode]

I've seen lots of Pearl Redbursts before. I don't think seen a guitar in Blue Pearl before. I'll have to check out the website. Personally, I'm not a big fan of PRB.

 

[spkirby]

Seen both of those colours in the flesh and preferred the redburst. However if it was me I'd order a JP in graphite...

 

[JPBlueDawn]

Hmmm, I'd say Blue. The redburst might be a bit more intersting to look at though. Wow, you have quite the dilemma. Good luck with the decision.

Shawn

 

[Shred_Nadin]

colour

why does choosing a colour matter so much?... everyone was saying i was crazy in spending an extra 700 to go mystic dream... at the end of the day you want the "ultimate guitar" i guess... good luck

 

[MusicManJP6]

Mystic Dream is worth the extra!!

Between the two you are deciding between i'd say Pearl Blue. I've always liked that color! I've never really been a fan of the red burst...

 

[73h Nils]

Pearl Blue. Pearl Redburst is too damn common!

 

[RedRadRocker]

If I were to buy a JP6 today it will be a Pearl Red Burst. There is a good reason why it is so common.. (the same reason for the Trans Gold Axis) the guitar looks good in that colour.

Though I'm not a fan of the JP inlays, I wont get a JP6 without it.

 

[kissmyaxe]

Get Electric Blue man! it's brand new, looks sharp too. From the pictures I think it is going to have multiple blue tones to it.

 

[petruccirocks02]

Pearl Blue. Pearl Redburst is too damn common!

+1 for the Pearl Blue. Pearl Redburst is really, really common.

-Phil

 

[Dizzy]

+1 for the Pearl Blue. Pearl Redburst is really, really common.

-Phil

+1

Really, Really, Really, REALLY common.


Alternatively, go the Sterling Silver !

Silver JP's look great - mine's a sparkle - as seen here with JP :

but John's Gunsmoke looked awesome, so the Sterling Silver will look great :

Apologies for the possible thread derailment with different colour options !!



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[mb99zz]

I like the redburst...even if it is common.

 

[fogman]

Personally I don't like the Blue Pearl at all. I thought for sure it was going to be one of the discontinued colours, and am still surprised it's available since the Electic Blue is a similar tone. Out of those 2 choices I would go with the Red Pearlburst. I know it's a very common colour for the JPs, but I think it's richer and deeper which in my book is very nice.