Ngd! Jpxi

[Benji Peterson]

This is the end of this story:
http://forums.ernieball.com/music-m...crazy-about-but-value-trade-another-ball.html

So I was able to sell a couple guitars that I wasn't really in love with and picked up a new JPXI from Marty at Danvers, Massachusetts Guitar Center. He was personable and got me a great deal. You can check him out here:
Martin F.'s Bio at Danvers | Guitar Center

I am very happy with my decision and glad it all worked out. This is the best guitar I've ever had. Thanks to EBMM for making the best guitars on Earth!

-Ben

(pics when I get around to it. Right now I just can't put it down!)

 

[pearlredburst]

Glad to help, Ben. You were easy to work with as well. Great customer gets a great guitar. Doesn't get any better than that!

 

[richb]

Congrats on a sweet guitar!
Richb

 

[guitfiddle]

Congrats! Great to see that it worked out perfectly. Amazing axe!

 

[Benji Peterson]

Here's a quick iPhone shot

Better pics coming soon!

 

[Dolan Ham]

JP12 and JPXI? Great combination! Now all you need is a JPX.

Also, which out of those two do you prefer?

 

[Benji Peterson]

I've only had the XI about twelve hours so I can't really say specifically what I like of one over the other. They're two of the best guitars on earth though so splitting hairs is unnecessary at this point. I'll buy a barolo JP the moment it has a three way and the flat radius ;D
Honestly though, that barolo is my favorite EBMM color. Drooool... From a player's point of view though I couldn't justify giving up the simplicity and ease of use of the three way for that five way blade. I also wanted the fingerboard radius to match between my two guitars and lastly make sure I got steel frets. How I want a barolo JP with black hardware though...

 

[SpeakingToStone]

I've been going through the exact same dilemma, though I went the other way: I picked up a new jpx (it has stainless steel frets and the new tremolo block). Now I'm not sure and think I should have picked up a JPXI.

Let me know if you want to swap!

 

[Benji Peterson]

Hey man I'm sure that's a great guitar. I didn't know they had the new trem plate now. I don't think I could stand switching between the three and five way though. If I were you I would have zero buyer's remorse. Sounds like you got an amazing, new and improved JPX! Congrats!

 

[yellowv03]

The 5 way isn't so bad. Plus it gives you one extra position. I do prefer the 3 way as well, however.

 

[Tis BOOLsheet]

Congrats on the new guitar! It looks sick.

Can you tell a difference between the alder back and the basswood back at all?

 

[Malmucci]

congrats man! great guitars!

 

[Benji Peterson]

Congrats on the new guitar! It looks sick.

Can you tell a difference between the alder back and the basswood back at all?

It certainly isn't a night and day difference. If I had to characterize them though I'd say that the alder has a slightly sweeter, more airy tone whereas the basswood feels more focused and direct. I hope that makes sense. Both are excellent.