Just Ordered a JP15

[OrganicZed]

I just placed an order for this fine looking guitar. I'm a big fan of JP's tone and playing, so these have been on my want to try list for years. Its a very feature rich guitar for the money when you compare it to other USA made offerings. I'll be quite interested to see how the workmanship (particularly the fretwork) stands up against my Tom Anderson, PRS, and Suhr guitars.

I've never played a JP15 before, but I figure I can send it back during the 30 day return window and eat the round trip shipping costs in the case that I just don't like it for some reason.

Oh, and here's a closeup so @TSJMajesty can scrutinize the string alignment and tell me if I picked a good one or not .

 

[SlipperyBill]

Ive had a JP15 , but in the cerulean blue. Was an absolute stellar instrument.
Could get the action just as low as my Tom Anderson with ease

 

[OrganicZed]

Ive had a JP15 , but in the cerulean blue. Was an absolute stellar instrument.
Could get the action just as low as my Tom Anderson with ease

I looked at several with the cerulean blue finish as well. It’s a lovely finish, but I have four blue guitars already and was looking for something different. The combination of the figuring on the top and neck of this particular example coupled with the purple nebula finish looks amazing IMO.

 

[AlbertA]

She’s a beaut.

That’s what I like about sweetwater - often m you get to at least look at the actual guitar you are getting.

 

[la szum]

So you are not unemployed anymore, I take it.

Congrats! Hope you dig it just as much when it arrives.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Until just the other day when I restrung my 20th Honey Butter Majesty with 11's so I could have a guitar tuned to D std, I'd been playing my JP15 for several months. It's just as nice as any of my Majesties, and maybe even a touch better in that the bridge cover sits a bit lower, which helps with palm mutes.

And it's nice that they're cheaper than a Majesty. I absolutely LOVE mine!

Congrats!!

And those strings look fantastic! You actually have a nice amount of room on the high e before the fret end turns down. Some of the Petrucci models don't have much room, even on ones that are centered, which "can" make it harder to do "finger rolls" when you're playing 2 or even 3 notes on the same fret.

I went on the EBMM site to see how they say to properly care for the Maple neck, so I just bought some Murphy's Oil Soap, and Tru Oil.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Come to think of it, it's probably the neck on the JP that makes it, dare I say..., don't hold me to it..., my favorite of the bunch.

 

[OrganicZed]

Life Update:

I signed the papers to accept a new job today.

My title will be the same rank as I was on track to achieve either this year or next year at my old employer. Also, the base salary is 18% higher than what I had at my previous job.

The only real downside that I'm aware of at this point is the new commute is going to suck. Average one way commute times will be 1-1.5 hours.

Thanks to those whom have offered emotional support and encouragement along the way. Today is a good day.

So you are not unemployed anymore, I take it.

Congrats! Hope you dig it just as much when it arrives.

 

[la szum]

Double Congrats!

 

[Whizzinby]

Damn that’s a good looking guitar.

Congrats on the new gig too!

 

[metropolis_4]

Congrats! Love the finish

I actually like these a lot better than the Majesty

 

[OrganicZed]

Congrats! Love the finish

I actually like these a lot better than the Majesty

I agree. The Majesty is very unique and it is clearly a performance first design (which I respect), but the JP guitars are more visually appealing to my eye.

 

[SlipperyBill]

I looked at several with the cerulean blue finish as well. It’s a lovely finish, but I have four blue guitars already and was looking for something different. The combination of the figuring on the top and neck of this particular example coupled with the purple nebula finish looks amazing IMO.

I have a super soft spot for purple guitars!
I have also had many many blue ones haha