Ever notice how the Pearl Redburst finish can vary from guitar to guitar? I just received a loaded JP6 off Ebay yesterday. And while it's a beautiful guitar in new condition, upon opening the case, I thought: "Hmm, that doesn't look my other PRB Pet". When I compare them, side by side, I notice two main differences: 1) The burst on my '04 Pet is slightly darker than the '05 that I received yesterday. It creates a greater contrast to the red center. 2) The red on my '04 is more red than the '05. The '05 is more of a burgundy.
I've seen some other finishes where the burst is almost black as well. Interesting as I rarely notice this kind of variation in other colors. Of the two, I prefer my original '04 which is why I probably won't sell it now. I'm not sure thought what I'm going to do with the '05. It really needs to be cleaned up. There isn't a mark on it other than needing a cleaning. So, this weekend I'm going to take the neck off, polish the frets, oil then neck, lemon oil the board, polish the body and re-string. It did sound great through my Vox Tonelab last night though.
I do know now that I want a Pet with the Piezo so even if I end up selling the '05, I'll probably order a new Pet with no options other than the Piezo, but in a color other than PRB.
I'll post pics of the '05 after she's been prepped. That'll be tomorrow or Sunday.
Peace!
Dave
I've seen some other finishes where the burst is almost black as well. Interesting as I rarely notice this kind of variation in other colors. Of the two, I prefer my original '04 which is why I probably won't sell it now. I'm not sure thought what I'm going to do with the '05. It really needs to be cleaned up. There isn't a mark on it other than needing a cleaning. So, this weekend I'm going to take the neck off, polish the frets, oil then neck, lemon oil the board, polish the body and re-string. It did sound great through my Vox Tonelab last night though.
I do know now that I want a Pet with the Piezo so even if I end up selling the '05, I'll probably order a new Pet with no options other than the Piezo, but in a color other than PRB.
I'll post pics of the '05 after she's been prepped. That'll be tomorrow or Sunday.
Peace!
Dave
