NGD! Sterling JP100

[Michael919]

Finally picked up my SBMM JP100 today. In came factory sealed and there are only a few minor setup issues, but only minor. It's pretty close right out of the box. I am really impressed with how little is needed after being shipped (and likely tossed around!).

I've wanted a Music Man for a long time and when I came across the Sterling JP's I knew I had the guitar I wanted. I wanted a flat radius, humbucker HH, no locking nut, etc. I wanted something other than a Strat because I find that HH strats still sound Straty. I wanted something different.

This guitar definitely fills the void left with my Strats, on the heavier humbucker end of the spectrum. I only played it for ten minutes and it sounds very good so far.

The jumbo frets aren't as tall as I had hoped, so going from my scalloped necks on my Strats to this requires a little adjustment.

I think I got a decent top grain on mine. I happy with that because I never got to see the guitar before buying. It looks like the grain extends closer to the edge on mine than other's I have seen where the dark border was larger. Excellent! Overall fit and finish is excellent. No complaints.

I'm looking forward to setting it up and getting more time on it.

 

[ScoobySteve]

Man congrats. That looks pretty awesome.

 

[patpark]

Hi Michael,
shoot me an email at patpark AT praxismusical.com and I'll get you dialed in.

Thanks
Pat

 

[Warg Master]

audio review!

 

[ozzyrules]

That top really sucks.

 

[Michael919]

My thoughts exactly. It sucks so bad I might keep it forever.

 

[benoa]

Nice!!! Congratz! Now go play it more than 10 minutes!!!

 

[Michael919]

I played it all evening! We're bonding well.

The colors don't look right in my pictures. It actually has a slight, light brown/green tint rather than grey as it appears.

This picture from the web better captures the true color.

 

[jzeijen]

Very nice! Congrats, very cool guitar!

 

[threeminutesboy]

Congrats

those sterling are really amazing looking guitars!

 

[luv]

is it me, or does the trem arm look like it sits really far off the guitar? (almost looks like you could stick your whole arm under it)

 

[Michael919]

It's an illusion. Here you can see that it's similar to a Strat.

 

[Tung]

Congrats on a great purchase. you won't be disappointed. Throw on a set of Liquid Fire/Crunch Lab and you'll have even better tone.

 

[Michael919]

Thanks!

If you or anyone else with a SBMM JP made that pickup swap, can you describe the difference in terms of tone or articulation?

BTW - I have had some correspondence with Pat Park and I have to say that I have never had such great customer service! To anyone landing here on a Google search of the Sterling JP's, I highly recommend! Great guitar at a reasonable price backed by the best customer service! Thanks Pat.

 

[patpark]

Thanks Mike!

The CL/LF pickups really do add a lot more depth, clarity and sustain. I would def recommend it!

 

[Tung]

Thanks!

If you or anyone else with a SBMM JP made that pickup swap, can you describe the difference in terms of tone or articulation?

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I made that pickup swap after Pat recommended it. It totally put the tone onto another level. FYI some of the special GC Sterling models come with CL/LF, but with more money of course.

 

[guitarp77]

looks great!!

congrats!!

now go and upgrade it to a MM