EB Petrucci Models

[Gitfiddler]

Been having some gas. Are the BFR models worth the extra $$. What's the best pickup configuration for petrucci-esque music? Have all of the models always had stainless steel frets? ebony vs. rosewood thoughts? any dislikes?

thanks!

 

[cihankoseoglu]

I have both 6 string and 7 string BFR models. I did not play the not-BFR ones but BFR's sound amazing. It is the most versatile guitar on earth. The pickups are DiMarzio's LiquiFire and CrunchLab, and there's a 3-way switch. For soloing , the neck position is amazing , you can see my rig in my signature , you can directly get that Glasgow Kiss sound , and in the middle position you get the Rhythm playing sound of him, and i can say that so far i have no dislikes about them. (I've got the 7 string model for 3 years and the 6 string model for a month)

 

[yngzaklynch]

Starting 2012 all models have the SS frets. They are killer. As for ebony vs. rosewood... to each their own.

 

[Khoi]

If you're picky about the necks, I'd say that you should try them out first If you're considering a JPXI 6, or JP6

I was pretty set on getting a JPXI, but when I played it, the 20" radius neck really didn't feel right in my hands, but the normal JP6's 15" neck made the world of a difference

best pickup configuration would be the Crunchlab/Liquifire. The older D-Sonic/Air Norton models are good, but I'd actually say they lack the balls that the CL/LF combo adds. It's the same general feel and tone, but just bigger.

also, I might throw the JPX in the mix. 15" radius, and chambered body

 

[wwhhaatt]

I really wish they made a model without his sig and that ugly shield inlay.

 

[Tone Zone]

I really wish they made a model without his sig and that ugly shield inlay.

I just wish they'd make one with a thicker neck profile.

 

[Noah76]

You can order the guitar with out the shield inlays. The guitar is made to order. Piezo, painted headstock,inlays dot or shield. You pick.

 

[polaris20]

I have both 6 string and 7 string BFR models. I did not play the not-BFR ones but BFR's sound amazing. It is the most versatile guitar on earth. The pickups are DiMarzio's LiquiFire and CrunchLab, and there's a 3-way switch. For soloing , the neck position is amazing , you can see my rig in my signature , you can directly get that Glasgow Kiss sound , and in the middle position you get the Rhythm playing sound of him, and i can say that so far i have no dislikes about them. (I've got the 7 string model for 3 years and the 6 string model for a month)

A two pickup guitar with a 3-way is the most versatile guitar on Earth? They're great guitars, but that might be a bit of hyperbole.

 

[Ethn Hayabusa]

Great guitars, but I agree with polaris20. They are the opposite of versatile.

 

[philb]

I prefer the BFR by a long shot. The alder body along with the mahogany tone block plus the mahogany neck makes it thicker sounding than the not BFR (basswood)
The non-locking tuner requires a bit more maintenance (lubing and such) to ensure the string do not stick at the nut. After 4 years, the BFR is still my number one guitar and now I have 3 of them.

 

[yngzaklynch]

I will add that I to see the JP6 BFR as a very versitile guitar. I can get 4 very usable tones. Yeah there are guitars that can get various tones via switches and what not but how many are actually usable?

On a side note I want a JP12 soooooooooooooo badly

 

[Gitfiddler]

I prefer the BFR by a long shot. The alder body along with the mahogany tone block plus the mahogany neck makes it thicker sounding than the not BFR (basswood)
The non-locking tuner requires a bit more maintenance (lubing and such) to ensure the string do not stick at the nut. After 4 years, the BFR is still my number one guitar and now I have 3 of them.

don't the bfr models having locking tuners now?

i still get enormous gas from your "how to dial in a mark iv" video. i'd love to see what your mark v + bfr sounds like

 

[Gitfiddler]

I will add that I to see the JP6 BFR as a very versitile guitar. I can get 4 very usable tones. Yeah there are guitars that can get various tones via switches and what not but how many are actually usable?

On a side note I want a JP12 soooooooooooooo badly

i need to play the different models to see if the neck radius is an issue for me (as khoi mentioned).

i love the paint in that pic.

 

[Noah76]

I prefer the BFR by a long shot. The alder body along with the mahogany tone block plus the mahogany neck makes it thicker sounding than the not BFR (basswood)
The non-locking tuner requires a bit more maintenance (lubing and such) to ensure the string do not stick at the nut. After 4 years, the BFR is still my number one guitar and now I have 3 of them.

don't the bfr models having locking tuners now?

i still get enormous gas from your "how to dial in a mark iv" video. i'd love to see what your mark v + bfr sounds like

JP guitars aways had locking tuners.
All EBMM guitars I mean.

 

[cardinal]

I couldn't get on with the low frets on the one that I played. I think some of the BFRs have taller frets. Otherwise, it had a great feeling (albeit thin) neck and was very well made. Nice guitars.

 

[philb]

I prefer the BFR by a long shot. The alder body along with the mahogany tone block plus the mahogany neck makes it thicker sounding than the not BFR (basswood)
The non-locking tuner requires a bit more maintenance (lubing and such) to ensure the string do not stick at the nut. After 4 years, the BFR is still my number one guitar and now I have 3 of them.

don't the bfr models having locking tuners now?

i still get enormous gas from your "how to dial in a mark iv" video. i'd love to see what your mark v + bfr sounds like

Yeah, you are correct, my bad, the guitar does have locking tuners. I wanted to write non double locking whammy but I guess I was too much of a hurry when I wrote my post.
Yeah, the BFR through a Mark V is just glorious.

 

[philb]

I will add that I to see the JP6 BFR as a very versitile guitar. I can get 4 very usable tones. Yeah there are guitars that can get various tones via switches and what not but how many are actually usable?

On a side note I want a JP12 soooooooooooooo badly

Yeah, on the BFR, you also have a push pull tone pot for the two pickup selection position to go out of phase or in phase.

 

[yngzaklynch]

I will add that I to see the JP6 BFR as a very versitile guitar. I can get 4 very usable tones. Yeah there are guitars that can get various tones via switches and what not but how many are actually usable?

On a side note I want a JP12 soooooooooooooo badly

Yeah, on the BFR, you also have a push pull tone pot for the two pickup selection position to go out of phase or in phase.

I think in the down position it uses the two inner coils of each pickup. When the tone knob is pulled up it has both coils of both pickups full on.