which seven string? (need jp advice)

[Geetarfreek82]

I had a JPXI7 for a while and couldn't quite bond with it. I loved the stainless frets and ebony fretboard but the 20" radius and super thin neck profile bugged me. I have rheumatoid arthritis so thin flat necks really hurt my hand. Which version of the Petrucci seven stringers have the fattest/thickest neck profile? Standard JP7? JP13? Need some advice from people that have had in hand experience with them.

 

[Lou]

You probably want to stick to a standard JP7 or BFR since those have the smaller and rounder radius. Avoid the XI,12, and 13.

 

[MajtasticVoyage]

the 13's neck is SUPER flat and wide (radius is only 17" though). I feel like I cut my hand on the neck every time I take it out of the case or carry it by the neck lol. Regardless, it's the best guitar I've ever played and I love it to death.

The Majesty might be right up your alley. Same radius, same ebony and SS frets as the XI, but neck is a hair fatter (I think) and it's overall very comfy.

Might even look into the SBMM JPs. Their necks are nowhere near as thin as EBMM, though you sacrifice a lot by going that route...

 

[QuietSpike]

I have a BFR and a JP12, and although the 12 is noticeably flatter, they have a very similar feel. Not sure that would solve your problem.... Maybe it will. Just my .02.

 

[Benji Peterson]

The original neck profile is probably your best bet of all of them. The Majesty is probably a close second in terms of thickness.

 

[Geetarfreek82]

Thanks guys, I assumed the standard JP7 would be the way to go. I'm a simple dude: I don't need piezo, I have a set of BKP Juggernauts that I love to go into whatever I get, and I actually like the tone of Basswood bodies with trems. Though, maple fretboards are a close second to ebony for my favorite fretboard material, so I may just have to track down a Neptune Blue PDN JP7!

 

[QuietSpike]

yeah man.... the roasted neck on my pdn is absolutely sublime... sometimes, i just stroke it and stare at it...... ahhhhmmmmmmeeeeeeyyyyyeeeaaaaahhhhhh....


TMI?

 

[MajtasticVoyage]

yeah man.... the roasted neck on my pdn is absolutely sublime... sometimes, i just stroke it and stare at it...... ahhhhmmmmmmeeeeeeyyyyyeeeaaaaahhhhhh....


TMI?

I do the same thing with my JP13's body (and neck). I feel like I'm rubbing curves of a luxury car. It's a spiritual experience. No one around me understands lol.

 

[Geetarfreek82]

I know the feeling. I do the same with my Darklord! Roasted maple is amazing!