should I or shouldn't I

[shreder75]

been mulling this one over for awhile...

been considering unloading my EBMM axis to pick up a petrucci....I just think the neck on a petrucci (which is very similar to my lynch ESP) would be more comfortable...

I broke a string on my esp a couple weeks back and in the interest of laziness I just started using my axis more and more..and I was digging it...but I finally got around to restrinign my lynch last night and played a little bit..and it was like instant shred..I love the neck on that friggin' thing...

argghhhh....I really have no money to buy another guitar being that I have a Quick Rod half stack on the way...lol...but if I could unload my axis and get the petrucci and break even or maybe have to shell out a couple extra bucks, it's definetly something to consider..

the pups would have to be swapped with duncans of course =) jb in the bridge, maybe a 59 or jazz in the neck...

yearggh!!! what to do, what to do

 

[Raz]

been mulling this one over for awhile...

been considering unloading my EBMM axis to pick up a petrucci....I just think the neck on a petrucci (which is very similar to my lynch ESP) would be more comfortable...

I broke a string on my esp a couple weeks back and in the interest of laziness I just started using my axis more and more..and I was digging it...but I finally got around to restrinign my lynch last night and played a little bit..and it was like instant shred..I love the neck on that friggin' thing...

argghhhh....I really have no money to buy another guitar being that I have a Quick Rod half stack on the way...lol...but if I could unload my axis and get the petrucci and break even or maybe have to shell out a couple extra bucks, it's definetly something to consider..

the pups would have to be swapped with duncans of course =) jb in the bridge, maybe a 59 or jazz in the neck...

yearggh!!! what to do, what to do

Go for it, in fact go for the seven string Pet

 

[shreder75]

Go for it, in fact go for the seven string Pet

anyone wanna trade? LOL

nah, I can't do seven string..beleive me, I tried =) in fact, that's what I was looking into when I got my axis....tried a few out and kept confusing myself..I have enough trouble with 6 strings...lol

 

[beej]

Wow man, tough dilemma!

If you're really sold on the Pet, I betcha can find someone to trade with. Worst case scenario, you should be able to sell yours and pick one up for bit more $$$.

But- if you love your ESP, do you need another guitar that's similar to it? I like having a few that feel different- it's a totally different vibe to play something with a different neck and sound.

 

[ernie1966]

I was a die hard Axis/EVH player, then I bought my first Petrucci model. The neck was very strange to me at first, but after a couple of months I was hooked. The Pet neck seemed to fit my hand better and I think made me a better player. Plus you can beat the 24 frets.

 

[Raz]

Let's not forget that trem...ohhhhh the trem...kind of like cartilage, rigid yet very flexible...well that's what comes to mind

I tried the Axis, believe me I wanted to love the neck but I found it too narrow...now I can only speak about a JP 7 and I can tell you that there's a huge difference...night and day. Have you tried a Pet?

 

[Devnor]

Eventually I'll sell my Axis for a Petrucci 6. Or an Anderson oops

 

[Jonny Dubai]

I'm with Beej. I like to have some contrasting guitars. Great for dfferent moods and recording. That's why i also got a fender richie kotzen tele and ovation breadwinner (1972).

J

 

[shreder75]

Wow man, tough dilemma!

If you're really sold on the Pet, I betcha can find someone to trade with. Worst case scenario, you should be able to sell yours and pick one up for bit more $$$.

But- if you love your ESP, do you need another guitar that's similar to it? I like having a few that feel different- it's a totally different vibe to play something with a different neck and sound.

it's not that I don't like the sound...it's just that I have a love/hate relationship with the neck..maybe I should have it set up, but I don't see how the action can be lowered on the upper registers any more without it buzzing at the bottom...like I said, i was getti'n into it then I started playin' my ESP again and it was rip city =)

 

[shreder75]

I was a die hard Axis/EVH player, then I bought my first Petrucci model. The neck was very strange to me at first, but after a couple of months I was hooked. The Pet neck seemed to fit my hand better and I think made me a better player. Plus you can beat the 24 frets.

it would be cool to have a 24 fretter in the arsenal....

the axis is sooo pretty though.lol

 

[shreder75]

Let's not forget that trem...ohhhhh the trem...kind of like cartilage, rigid yet very flexible...well that's what comes to mind

I tried the Axis, believe me I wanted to love the neck but I found it too narrow...now I can only speak about a JP 7 and I can tell you that there's a huge difference...night and day. Have you tried a Pet?

well, here's the thing....I wanted to try one out, but the one they had at GC was sooo hideously set up, intonation, action, busted string that I couldn't get afeel for it..

I did play an OLP one which I would imagine has the same neck dimensions..adn I was pretty comfy on that...

 

[beej]

Ah, ok, I gotcha man. Yeah, it's such a gorgeous guitar, but you want to love it when you pick it up, or what's the point.

Sounds like a good idea- get it set up right and see if that makes a difference. For sure you can get the action exactly how you'd like. Find a good tech and let them have at it. If you can't find a good tech ... send it to Tommy

 

[shreder75]

Ah, ok, I gotcha man. Yeah, it's such a gorgeous guitar, but you want to love it when you pick it up, or what's the point.

Sounds like a good idea- get it set up right and see if that makes a difference. For sure you can get the action exactly how you'd like. Find a good tech and let them have at it. If you can't find a good tech ... send it to Tommy

that's the thing..Ive been on teh net quite a few times looking for a tech and I can't find squat...maybe I'll start making some phone calls..

I'd hate to have to bring it to guitar center then be without it for two weeks...that's how they operate

 

[beej]

Yeesh! Yeah, that's a long time to be w/o your guitar.

The gang will be back next week- I bet if you post a thread looking for a good local tech you'll get a bunch of good recommendations.

 

[shreder75]

Yeesh! Yeah, that's a long time to be w/o your guitar.

The gang will be back next week- I bet if you post a thread looking for a good local tech you'll get a bunch of good recommendations.

hadn't thought about that...good idea!

 

[blackspy]

Just to add to this... if your Axis isn't playing like melted butter, it "needs" a setup. I've played several that were well setup, including my own. They're the nicest playing guitars when setup correctly. Something might be out of whack (for lack of a better term) with yours.

I went through this a couple of months ago, even posted here on the forum to see if anyone was interested in swapping. I'm glad I didn't do it though. Though, if you're unhappy with the Axis, maybe the JP is for you.

 

[Raz]

hadn't thought about that...good idea!

Hold on I don't follow, you need a tech for what? The JP you want to try

 

[shreder75]

Just to add to this... if your Axis isn't playing like melted butter, it "needs" a setup. I've played several that were well setup, including my own. They're the nicest playing guitars when setup correctly. Something might be out of whack (for lack of a better term) with yours.

I went through this a couple of months ago, even posted here on the forum to see if anyone was interested in swapping. I'm glad I didn't do it though. Though, if you're unhappy with the Axis, maybe the JP is for you.

I think I should definetly look into having it setup..

I played on an AXIS at GC once..it was tuned REALLY low..but it was set up with killer action...so who knows...you're probably right..if that's the case then neck dimensions aside, I would be happy with it...

I think if it's after the setup that I still don't like the next or feel comfy on it that I should look into swapping...

not giggin' out for awhile..maybe I should just do it

 

[shreder75]

Hold on I don't follow, you need a tech for what? The JP you want to try

no, to set up my axis

 

[Raz]

no, to set up my axis

Ah, well trust me on this one then, learn to do it yourself...nobody knows or cares for your instrument like you do. When I purchased my Pet it was set up with atleast 1/4" action, totally unplayble...I argued with the tech (who had 30years experience) and I told him the specs on this baby were 1/16", and he scoffed. Now I've got it between 1/32" and 1/16". My SUB 1's are all smokers at 1/16". It's very easy and fun, very satisfying once you get it right...just drop it in stages, adjusting the truss rod as you go if required, I know for me 1/16" makes a huge difference in my playing...it may seem funny but that's how I feel.
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