Petrucci and Poppa

[kbaim]

Another question or 2 if you don't mind.

When you are composing something by yourself, do you have an idea of what the other instruments will sound like? Or do you just leave it up to them?

Also, at what point do you bring new ideas to the group? After you've worked them out a bit or when the ideas materialize?

 

[francric]

JP: After so many songs you have written or collaborated on, is it harder now to come up with new material?

JP: Why do you think your music isn't played on the radio as much as we feel it should be? Do you or the band try to get more radio play?

 

[NorM]

When I open GP magazine every month I am always delighted to see the Ernie Ball ad right inside the front cover. I wish there were ads for the guitar inside the magazine so I could say, “I’ve got one of those” or more importantly, “I need one of those”. When I see the ad for the EB radio I think how cool, but why do I want to tune in. The answer made itself obvious today. Its events such as these. Getting the people like Mr. Petrucci in front of the people (ie guitar playing freaks) that want to see him. I know BP is a busy man and all but there is enough personality there that people would love to hear him push his products. (Like the hair club for men, he’s not just a member he’s also the president.)
This is a way super cool event that will have positive aspects for all parties involved. This event and others like it would certainly be worthy of scheduling and posting in national magazine ads. That’ll get the kids to tune in. In the event that this is the only one of these kind of things or if there are more in the future, I am glad I am a part of it and thank you Sterling and all involved for making this happen.
Ground Breaking
Enough of the butt kissing and on to the questions.
JP
1. Can you talk about the process involved in order to get a one off type of guitar ie your double neck.
2. a. Will there be any clinics or events in Tucson Friday?
b. If the answer is no (which is acceptable) Would you like to drop by the house and jam for a while? (Again, No is an acceptable answer)
3. While your in town, is there somewhere I could get you to sign the tremolo cover for my Rare Sparkly Burnt Apple Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci with matching headstock shield inlays and piezo equipped Model? Or should I wait for the open house?

 

[ripley]

non guitar related question;

what's your favorite movie

guitar related;

how high does john keep his action?

 

[koogie2k]

Geez...I get back just in time! This is THE forum which no one can surpass!

John and Big Poppa.....I have no questions, just a reply....

Thank you both for your dedication to music, guitar playing and guitar/bass/string manufacturing! JP you inspire me to play daily (I have your Rock Discipline DVD and it is KILLER!) and Big Poppa, because of your products and how great they are, makes me practice during the little bit of free time that I have!

THANK YOU THANK YOU and again.....THANK YOU!

 

[fogman]

John,

(1) Watching you play makes me tired because I cannot believe how much/fast you are playing. Your songs are longer than the average son. Obviously you would be quite tired after a show. How often do you need to just walk away and not look at a guitar for a while?

(2) Aside from yourself, who is your favourite guitarist and why?

Thanks!

 

[Norrin Radd]

John -

Would you like to get your hands on my glow-in-the-dark JP model? Yes, it really does glow in the dark!

 

[kbaim]

Norm wanted me to ask you, Who smells the best...Sterling, Jon smith, or Dudley?

 

[Paul Warren]

Have you given any thought to adding any additional features to your signature series such as a plasma screen or retractable fishing rod?



paul

 

[MikeVt]

Unfortunately, I don't think there's anything I can ask that would help me play any better. John's ability is just so far above mine that any advice would be pointless. I'm not worthy!

In all seriousness, thanks for the great music, inspiration, and for being an all around nice guy (from all I've seen and read). Are you looking forward to meeting all of us at the open house? I promise not to drool on your amazing hands....

MikeVt

 

[DaveB]

Can you ask John if the "Evening with" show was video taped?

(its an all time favourite and love to see you two guys doing it).

In fact a Petrucci/Rudess gig in London would be fine.

and "big up" to BP for doing things like the Open House and this.

Dave

 

[savannah_sean]

John,

I got your solo album recently and I think it's great.

1. How did you come to work with Dave LaRue, and how did you like working with him?

2. The song "curve" sounds like a nod to Satriani. Was that purposeful, or just the way the melody/rhythm came out?

 

[JoshB86]

Hey! First post here.

John you're my number one inspiration man! Thank you!


John, I have just have two questions, I was wondering what gear you used on your solo album, and on the Liquid Tension records.


Thanks,
Josh

 

[ugly_guitar_guy]

Hey John,

In some of the new tour photos you're seen playing with the DiMarzio Drop Sonic pickup. Obviously you're using it for drop tunings since that's what it's designed for, but have you considered using it for standard tunings as well? I've been using mine for standard tunings since they came out (a recommendation from Steve B at DiMarzio himself) and I think it's absolutely amazing for thickening up the sound of a basswood body guitar.

Also, I know pretty much every single rhythm track off of your album "Suspended Animation" (including harmonies) so if you decide to tour with those songs and need a backing guitarist I'm available Cheers and thanx for an amazing show on 7/24 in Irvine!!!!

 

[Warg Master]

For John,

Any thoughts on what your set will be at the Ernie Ball Forum Open House?

 

[NorM]

my dad lets me drive the car on Sunday's

Norm wanted me to ask you, Who smells the best...Sterling, Jon smith, or Dudley?

Careful John it's a trick question. Keith already told me the answer he derived from imperical data.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Big Poppa and John Petrucci - do you think that this "live answer @ 8" will reduce the number of questions at the Open House round-table?

I can't wait!

 

[PAP]

My question...

John...
1. what is your the biggest musical dream?
2. do you have a nightmare? for example you have to play to the end of your life without EBMM guitars or play country only?
3. how do you think, your EBMM signature guitar could be improved, if yes, what do you would change or improve?

Thanks

 

[PugNinjas]

John,

No questions for you I just wanted to thank you for inspiring me to play, practice, and learn more on guitar.

 

[MikeVt]

Hmmmm.....has anyone else noticed how many lurkers have come out of the woodwork since this thread started? Hey guys, welcome to the party!

MikeVt