Question about the JP6

[unclerico]

Since the arrival of the BFR Petrucci, I am just wondering if the Original Petruccis are still in production?


Thanks

-Dan

 

[petruccirocks02]

Since the arrival of the BFR Petrucci, I am just wondering if the Original Petruccis are still in production?


Thanks

-Dan

Yeah, they're still in production. I just got one the other day. They're one of EB's top selling models, so I doubt they'll be going away anytime soon.

-Phil

 

[unclerico]

Thanks man. And Im 14, about to get a job at target or something. And the reason Im getting it is to get a JP. I want to make sure it is really worth the hard work.

I have fat fingers, and usually play a jackson with jumbo frets, is it comfortable to play even if you dont have long skinny fingers?

Is the tone of the JP like a dream, does it sound anything like what JP plays, like on the Score DVD? (His tone on that DVD was amazing)

 

[petruccirocks02]

Thanks man. And Im 14, about to get a job at target or something. And the reason Im getting it is to get a JP. I want to make sure it is really worth the hard work.

I have fat fingers, and usually play a jackson with jumbo frets, is it comfortable to play even if you dont have long skinny fingers?

Is the tone of the JP like a dream, does it sound anything like what JP plays, like on the Score DVD? (His tone on that DVD was amazing)

I don't have long skinny fingers and the JP neck is a dream to play on. Its definitely worth it. As far as the Score tone goes, I used to be able to get pretty close with my old Mesa Mark IV head, but most tone is in the fingers if you ask me. You'd get close to that sound with a Mesa though.

-Phil

 

[unclerico]

Do you know how much a Mark IV head goes for?

And is it better than the rectifier or no?

 

[petruccirocks02]

Do you know how much a Mark IV head goes for?

And is it better than the rectifier or no?

It depends on what kind of tone you're going for. Like right now I have a Dual Rectifier Roadking, and I want a tighter tone, so I'm gonna buy a used Mark IV head. You can usually find them for anywhere from $950-$1200 on ebay. When I sold my Mark IV a year ago I got $1300 for it. I would try some Mesa's out and see what you like.

-Phil

 

[unclerico]

I tried the Triple Rectifier head out, I didn't really like the distorted tones on it. It was pretty dry.

 

[petruccirocks02]

I tried the Triple Rectifier head out, I didn't really like the distorted tones on it. It was pretty dry.

Yeah, I know exactly what you're talking about. My Roadking is like that. Just be aware of the fact that if you get a Mark IV, they are very tight and if you're not a tight player it will show. They're very unforgiving amps. I would try to get your hands on a Mark IV to try out, or maybe you'd even like the Stiletto series.

-Phil

 

[unclerico]

How do they compare with a Mark IV?

 

[petruccirocks02]

How do they compare with a Mark IV?

The Stiletto's you mean? They're pretty much Mesa's version of a Marshall. Personally I like them. They have more midrange than a Rectifier, and they can get very tight sounding. When compared to the Mark IV, they have a different sounding type of gain. If you wanna see what the Stiletto Ace sounds like, check this video out. JP used a Stiletto Ace 50W Combo in this video. And he's using the old JP model, so you know it can definitely get his tone.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVmq2C5kLoM"]YouTube - John Petrucci Under a Glass Moon Solo[/ame]

-Phil

 

[unclerico]

The Stiletto's you mean? They're pretty much Mesa's version of a Marshall. Personally I like them. They have more midrange than a Rectifier, and they can get very tight sounding. When compared to the Mark IV, they have a different sounding type of gain. If you wanna see what the Stiletto Ace sounds like, check this video out. JP used a Stiletto Ace 50W Combo in this video. And he's using the old JP model, so you know it can definitely get his tone.

YouTube - John Petrucci Under a Glass Moon Solo

-Phil

I like his tone on that vid, but that was straight into the Stiletto?

Idk, I think I might like the Mark IV tone better, its very clean and sustainful. Looks like it would be great for leads.

 

[petruccirocks02]

I like his tone on that vid, but that was straight into the Stiletto?

Idk, I think I might like the Mark IV tone better, its very clean and sustainful. Looks like it would be great for leads.

The Mark IV is exceptional for rhythm and leads, hence why JP is using Mark IV's now, but like I said before its a very unforgiving amp.

-Phil

 

[emkey]

The Mark IV (...) its a very unforgiving amp.

Phil, great choice of words! I agree with you!

 

[unclerico]

Why is it unforgiving? I just don't want a dry sounding amp, like how the triple rectifier is when I played. I want it to have a clean sustained sound on the lead. And the rhythm very scooped and rough. Does it pick up every mistake?

 

[petruccirocks02]

Why is it unforgiving? I just don't want a dry sounding amp, like how the triple rectifier is when I played. I want it to have a clean sustained sound on the lead. And the rhythm very scooped and rough. Does it pick up every mistake?

The Mark IV has a clean sustaining lead sound, but if you are not a very tight player, or a downright sloppy player, the Mark IV will showcase it. I wouldn't say it picks up every mistake. If anything, the Mark IV will make you a cleaner player.

-Phil

 

[Colin]

that video is cool

 

[unclerico]

Alright, I'll get the Mark IV then. But first, my JP!

 

[73h Nils]

So many Mark IV converts, lol. I'd get one, but I'm satisfied with my Roadster. Next amp I'd like to try would be either an H&K Switchblade or a Stiletto.

and, unclerico, EBMMs are HIGH (highest ) quality instruments, which are always a good investment, no matter what. You won't regret it one bit.