New JP PROTO REALLY CLOSE!

[jaxadam]

I love it. I'll take two.

 

[Rush]

I like the one with the scoop MUCH better. I don't really care for the finish and maple top though. If I was gonna go that route I'd get an Anderson. Autumn Redburst always reminded me of these tobacco burst colors.

Bring back those sparkle finishes!

 

[CudBucket]

Dave
Please understand that I wasnt picking on you in anyway shape or form Just responding.

i also didnt say you said sucks, but know that generally the more eloquent you phrase your personal opinion the more respectful the dialogue is. Not singling you out taking the opportunity to point it out.

I didn't take it like that at all Poppa! I appreciate you clarifying it though.

Knowing me, chances are, if you put this one in production, I'll find a "reason" to buy one.

Dave

 

[CudBucket]

This guitar, is perfect.

 

[John Petrucci]

Hi everyone from JP

Hi everyone. I have a minute here in the studio and I thought I'd drop a line and let you know my thoughts about the latest JP design. First of all, a huge thanks to Sterling for never straying from his original commitment to me which was to build me the ultimate guitar, the ultimate tool and not stop until it's right. You are the best! Also, to Dudley and Drew, thanks for all of your hard work in making this guitar...the many different protos and phone conversations. You are both truly artists in this field. Let me also start by saying that I still love my current JP model and will continue to play it and stand by it. So, on to the latest model... First of all it's an absolute work of art and is brilliantly crafted. You really have to see it in person to fully appreciate how stunning it is. I started tracking with it yesterday, and the combination of alder with the mahogany block and maple top, along with the mahogany neck makes for the best sounding guitar I've ever heard. The guitar rings like a monster stirred from a deep hibernation with the full sonic spectrum being resonant and in your face. As for the design changes, my idea was to take the current model to the next level as far as hot rodding. Think of it as a Petrucci muscle car/guitar. The change in the bottom horn and slight body and contour changes all have to do with fret access and technique facilitation. The pickup rings were added for aesthetics and flexibility and present no problems for me. Anyway, I can go on and on, but there's my initial reaction to the guitar after having it now for 24 hours. Thanks for all of your interest, passion and support for this guitar and Ernie Ball!
All the best,
John Petrucci

 

[roburado]

Hi everyone. I have a minute here in the studio and I thought I'd drop a line and let you know my thoughts about the latest JP design. First of all, a huge thanks to Sterling for never straying from his original commitment to me which was to build me the ultimate guitar, the ultimate tool and not stop until it's right. You are the best! Also, to Dudley and Drew, thanks for all of your hard work in making this guitar...the many different protos and phone conversations. You are both truly artists in this field. Let me also start by saying that I still love my current JP model and will continue to play it and stand by it. So, on to the latest model... First of all it's an absolute work of art and is brilliantly crafted. You really have to see it in person to fully appreciate how stunning it is. I started tracking with it yesterday, and the combination of alder with the mahogany block and maple top, along with the mahogany neck makes for the best sounding guitar I've ever heard. The guitar rings like a monster stirred from a deep hibernation with the full sonic spectrum being resonant and in your face. As for the design changes, my idea was to take the current model to the next level as far as hot rodding. Think of it as a Petrucci muscle car/guitar. The change in the bottom horn and slight body and contour changes all have to do with fret access and technique facilitation. The pickup rings were added for aesthetics and flexibility and present no problems for me. Anyway, I can go on and on, but there's my initial reaction to the guitar after having it now for 24 hours. Thanks for all of your interest, passion and support for this guitar and Ernie Ball!
All the best,
John Petrucci

Wow! Thanks JP! How's that for a forum newbie's first post?

 

[gus74]

What a beauty.

 

[SteveB]

holy moly!

In-friggin'-credible... JP shows up to give some insight into his design choices!

You rock, sir!

I'm in line to buy the new one (and still keep the old one)!

 

[roburado]

It will be very cool to be able to keep collecting both the old and the new.

Sounds like JP started tracking with the guitar as soon as he got it. Bad-ass. Positively bad-ass!

I think we need another guitar clinic from JP here in the Detroit area. An EBMM clinic, perhaps?

Oh my goodness. Could we see this thing live as early as the upcoming G3 dates?!?

 

[mbgreene]

In-friggin'-credible... JP shows up to give some insight into his design choices!
You rock, sir!

Welcome John -
In-friggin'-credible indeed

 

[CudBucket]

Hi everyone. I have a minute here in the studio and I thought I'd drop a line and let you know my thoughts about the latest JP design. First of all, a huge thanks to Sterling for never straying from his original commitment to me which was to build me the ultimate guitar, the ultimate tool and not stop until it's right. You are the best! Also, to Dudley and Drew, thanks for all of your hard work in making this guitar...the many different protos and phone conversations. You are both truly artists in this field. Let me also start by saying that I still love my current JP model and will continue to play it and stand by it. So, on to the latest model... First of all it's an absolute work of art and is brilliantly crafted. You really have to see it in person to fully appreciate how stunning it is. I started tracking with it yesterday, and the combination of alder with the mahogany block and maple top, along with the mahogany neck makes for the best sounding guitar I've ever heard. The guitar rings like a monster stirred from a deep hibernation with the full sonic spectrum being resonant and in your face. As for the design changes, my idea was to take the current model to the next level as far as hot rodding. Think of it as a Petrucci muscle car/guitar. The change in the bottom horn and slight body and contour changes all have to do with fret access and technique facilitation. The pickup rings were added for aesthetics and flexibility and present no problems for me. Anyway, I can go on and on, but there's my initial reaction to the guitar after having it now for 24 hours. Thanks for all of your interest, passion and support for this guitar and Ernie Ball!
All the best,
John Petrucci

This is the BEST forum on the internet!

Dave

 

[Jay]

Wow, the dude himself puts down some words. Impressed am I!

 

[Raz]

I knew when I came back things would start to pick up around here...thank you, thank you...yes, okay, that's enough!

The hairs on the back of my neck are still standing.

 

[Octavarius]

Holy crap!!

Mr. Petrucci, you're the man!

 

[roburado]

Welcome John -
In-friggin'-credible indeed

Oh yeah, excuse my manners, JP! Welcome.

 

[Raz]

Just like a bunch of school girls, alright don't be getting your panties in a bunch...


pssst John, can I have your autograoh...pretty please?

 

[Big Poppa]

There you have it. Making this guitar for JP is when you find out just how good you are as a team and company. It's easy to sit back and think your're real good, but this is when you have to back it up.
I believe that this guitar was an exercise in proving the teams interpretation,design and execution of the dreams and wishes from one on the most gifted and precise guitarist's in history.

It was a no pain no gain deal and I appreciate john's patience as he appreciated ours.

Now before I tear a rotator cuff congratulating ourselves...back to our regular programming.

HOW COOL IS IT THAT JP DROPPED EVERYTHING AND POSTED HERE???????

 

[roburado]

JP, Morse. Some precise and elite company you keep, BP. It speaks volumes.

 

[Quarter]

The guitar rings like a monster stirred from a deep hibernation

I for one can't wait to hear this beast!

 

[Philip]

HOW COOL IS IT THAT JP DROPPED EVERYTHING AND POSTED HERE???????

That BP is just VERY COOL, I will play only on Ernie Ball guitars .



Philip