Petrucci JPX

[Tis BOOLsheet]

I was just wondering, is there any footage of John actually playing the JPX? I'm curious to see/hear it. It looked like he might have used it on the documentary for the drummer auditions for one song, but there isn't a good enough camera shot to tell for sure.

 

[DaPatrooch]

It's on the drummer documentary, and if you look up videos of DT's South American tour in 2010 I'm pretty sure he uses it there somewhat.

 

[MrJJoncas]

I heard that he used it the Maiden/DT tour.

 

[MikeVt]

I've seen this question asked a few times now. I can't help but wonder why it matters. I bought my first JP because of the body design and features, not because JP played it. If you like it, play it!

Mike

 

[Tis BOOLsheet]

I've seen this question asked a few times now. I can't help but wonder why it matters. I bought my first JP because of the body design and features, not because JP played it. If you like it, play it!

Mike

because I want to hear if there's a difference in his tone?

 

[MikeVt]

Exactly why I asked. I hadn't thought of that. My ear isn't good enough to tell the difference, especially from live footage.

Mike

 

[ohdamnitsdevin]

I've always been curious of this too. I bought the JPX because at the time it was the latest and greatest. After having it I desperately waited for some HD coverage of him playing it. I almost started to think he doesn't really like the JPX maybe cud of the 5 way.

 

[Tis BOOLsheet]

I've always been curious of this too. I bought the JPX because at the time it was the latest and greatest. After having it I desperately waited for some HD coverage of him playing it. I almost started to think he doesn't really like the JPX maybe cud of the 5 way.

Do you think the chambering really makes a difference? Also does the 5 way switch get in the way when you alternate pick on the high strings?

 

[Adrian-XI]

Maybe JP is more accustomed to the flatter neck these days.

 

[ohdamnitsdevin]

Do you think the chambering really makes a difference? Also does the 5 way switch get in the way when you alternate pick on the high strings?

Well I've played a jp6 as well as a BFR model and I have to say the JPX is much more resonant. It just sings.

 

[Warg Master]

My JPX is more resonant then my JPBFR...

 

[MrJJoncas]

I think that JP doesn't use it because of the chambered body. *If* I remember correctly John said it's good for clean and acoustic but not for thight metal riff.