Need help ID'ing this Sterling JP model

[varial]

Hey everyone, I received what was supposed to be a Sterling JP100 today but I don't think it is. Or at least it's not one I've seen before. It has the JP body, neck, and headstock, but the tuners are non-locking and it's got a string-through fixed bridge. I can't find any information on a JP100 model that had a fixed bridge, but I'm not 100% familiar with the history of the model either. Can anyone help me ID this particular model?



Thanks!
Oliver

 

[AgustinJP50]

This is a JP60 one off that was made before the JP60 and JP100 models were introduced. They made 3 or 4 different one offs with different specs (an Amber JP100, a satin black JP70 with a non routed bridge, this fixed bridge JP60 and another one which I can't recall). Cool, you have a unique piece of SBMM history!

 

[varial]

Thanks for the information, Agustin! That explains why I couldn't find anything about the guitar. Now that I know what it is I have been able to do some more digging and found more info. It is kind of cool that it's one of a kind.

 

[Tollywood]

Congrats on a rare find. Welcome to the forum!

 

[AgustinJP50]

You're welcome! Yeah, it's very cool. Even more so because there are a few people who have been asking for a hardtail JP, and from what I can recall, this is the closest thing that has ever been available. A bit more info here: http://forums.ernieball.com/music-man-guitars/54661-prototype-monday.html

 

[SBMM]

That one is actually what was under the prototype working model as a JP20 hardtail. Where did you buy that from?

 

[varial]

I didn't buy it, it was sent to me by mistake through a promotion from Ernie Ball. I was supposed to receive a JP100. I've been working with Tim at EB and I think we have everything figured out now, so this one is going back as soon as I receive the JP100.