John Petrucci and Maddi Schieferstein share the backstory of the Mesa/Boogie JP~2C 1x12 Combo.

In honor of Dream Theater's 40th anniversary and in celebration of John Petrucci's 40 years playing Boogie amps, Mesa/Boogie has just released the Limited Edition JP~2C 1x12 combo. In this extensive interview John and his longtime tech Maddi Schieferstein share the backstory of the combo, discus the design process for the JP~2C, the nuances of their working relationship, and much more!
For more information about the Limited Edition JP~2C 1x12 Combo, please visit www.MesaBoogie.com

[@trentblake794]

Great interview, Doug! Thank you for going in depth with John & Maddi on the unique features that make the JP~2C such an amazing amplifier! I look forward to watching the additional videos.

[@DougDopplerMusic]

MANY thanks Trent - MUCH appreciated at all levels. And YES, AMAZING amp, working on the sequels as we 'speak'!!!

[@chrisalexander1661]

Great interview. It is awesome to hear about the development of this amp. Thanks for including Maddi. I can't wait for the other 2 videos, to hear and see the features of this amp and to see the rig you put together.

[@DougDopplerMusic]

Chris, THANKS, as always for your MUCH appreciated kind words and enthusiasm. And yes, Maddi is THE BEST!!! Super excited about the next two videos as well, great to hear that you are as well:)

[@andrewbonica]

Always amazing interviews, Doug!!! 🤘🥳

[@DougDopplerMusic]

Well THANK YOU my friends! THIS was SO MUCH FUN. Thanks for taking the time to watch and jump in on the comments:)

[@obgatson1275]

Hi,Mr. Petruchi,how are you,I Look,for you,to be well😁😁😁

[@zer0dave]

Incredible interview, better than most! Thanks for this!

[@DougDopplerMusic]

Dave - MUCH appreciated! Thanks for that!

[@ericsampoll]

❤ 🤘💪 🔊🎸🔥🎶 Great interview, guys! You Rock!!! Can't wait to try out that combo.

[@DougDopplerMusic]

ERIC!!! Thanks my friend - appreciated, and yes, you're going to LOVE IT!!!

[@rendyandrian7149]

I specifically listen to this interview because I want to learn how to tune ML sound lab fluff 2C amp sim. And it's very informative. Thanks.

[@DougDopplerMusic]

Hey! Thanks for watching and taking to the time to share your kind words - MUCH appreciated. And yes, the ML Sound Lab stuff AND Fluff are AWESOME!!! Cheers ~ Doug:)

[@Soloist1983]

Very cool, the Cab Clone IR function is the last update it needs to get up to speed with the competition. Great amp regardless :)

[@DougDopplerMusic]

Hey Soloist:) Thanks for watching AND for taking the time to jump in on the comments. So I've been playing pretty much nonstop using the built-in CabClone (I own 2 Cab Clone IRs and LOVE THEM) and a bit to my surprise I've been LOVING It. Akin to using different cabinets and EQ'ing to taste, I've been spending a LOT of time playing direct with this amp and like I said LOVING it. Look forward to hearing your thoughts when the second 'demo' video comes out if you get a chance to watch. Thanks again for watching this video and taking the time to share your thoughts:)

[@chrisbenson8771]

Fantastic interview Doug!

[@DougDopplerMusic]

Hey Chris! Thanks for watching and taking time to share your kind words - MUCH appreciated:)

[@michaelallen981]

Perfect !

[@DougDopplerMusic]

THANK YOU !

[@bmp731]

First to like this, awesome Doug

[@DougDopplerMusic]

BRENTON! Thanks mate:)

[@s.b.2450]

That is not John, it is an AI emulation of John does the talking. John plays guitar.

[@markdonatelli5742]

I wish they had included the newer Cab Clone IR. From my experience, the Cab Clone IR performs much better than the older Cab Clone when sending the signal to the FOH.

[@DougDopplerMusic]

Hey Mark. I'm actively working on the next video/s and noting that I"m a fellow Cab Clone IR fanatic, I've been SUPER impressed with the direct tones I've been getting. Look forward to potentially hearing your thoughts. THANKS for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts:)

[@Hagstrom4ever]

It's really sad to see how Mesa prices are sky rocketted in Europe. 6000€for this amp and 1900€for a 4x12, 600€ more than 2 years ago. It's unbelievable and to me unjustifiable. I've ever used Mesa, for almost 20 years, I sold my last one to try another amp and I'l never buy another Mesa again brand new, at these prices is a matter of principle, it's a theft.

[@DougDopplerMusic]

Hello Hagstrom - thanks for watching and thanks for time to share your thoughts, both appreciated. Over the past two years a few things have happened here in my beloved California, where Boogies are designed and manufactured. Prices for components and shipping thereof have skyrocketed. Getting goods shipped overseas has also become more expensive. I feel you as a musician, but as a reference point, an new iPhones is an obscene amount of money these days, and just about everyone seems to have one. On the box they say designed in California, but aside from that, it's all done abroad. The jobs, the manufacturing and everything has been sent overseas. If that phone were made in California people would probably be saying that same thing you are about the cost. While I value you're taking the time to share your thoughts, I also know that the great people at Boogie who have stood by the same factory and people I've known for decades. They're doing the right thing and while it IS expensive as all get out in Europe, the reasons aren't as black and white as they might seem. That's my two cents. Like I said, thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts - both appreciated:)

[@Hagstrom4ever]

@@DougDopplerMusic Thanks Doug for the reply, I agree with you. And I know you, as a musician too, understand how frustrating can be this situation for guys like me Mesa aficionados, long time users that see those insane prices. I also understand the increasing components and parts costs. This is the situation we have to deal with now. Thanks again, hope this sitution will change soon, allowing us to buy Mesa again. All the best.

[@Steve410811]

4300. High price

[@DougDopplerMusic]

Hey Steve, thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts. So I live in California, not too far from where the Mesa/Boogie factory is located. Unlike the vast majority of the amps on the market Boogie not only manufactures things in the continental US, but does so in a state that is one of the most expensive to live and operate in. This is one of the finest amps I've EVER played, and you don't get quality by cutting corners. As Maddi pointed out, the JP~2Cs travel everywhere and are reliable and awesome. With zero snarkyness I'll say that you get what you pay for and for the people who opt to buy this amp, they're gonna love everything they get. The design and execution thereof are nothing short of AWESOME:) Thanks for watching, and taking the time to share your thought, both appreciated:)

[@Dobis86]

@@DougDopplerMusic Yeah, good luck getting a tech to work on it when shit goes down hill. With how good the modulars are now, and how many great amps are on the used market THAT price tag is bad business.

[@MikeGGuitars]

$4300 + tax OOOFFFF

[@DougDopplerMusic]

Hey Mike - thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts. Not sure where you're located, but I'm here in sunny California, not far from Boogie and everything, and I mean everything has gone through the roof price wise, another contributor to why so much gear on the market is made overseas. The same people I met when I picked up my Mark IIB from the factory over 40 years ago are still there today. Keeping great employees for that long speaks to the integrity of Randall Smith and his passion for the utmost quality in design and construction. Excellence does not come cheap, and while this amp is not inexpensive, it's not mass produced in some sweat shop overseas by someone who doesn't know a speaker cable from an instrument cable. Quality is always worth paying for in my book, and knowing the care my friends there have for a great experience for the end user, I know there so not about just charging big bucks 'just because'. Manufacturers are leaving the state in droves and Boogies has stayed true to their vision, values and people. You get what you pay for. That's my two cents, and regardless, I appreciate your taking the time to watch and share your thoughts ~ Doug;)

[@pz1792]

​@@DougDopplerMusic hmm.. I watched some technicians videos on YT that serviced many boogie amps. I have doubts of buying one now. There are several problems with those amps regarding reliability and servicing. Look at psionic audio or Brad's guitar garage channel for details. Amps are in same price range as Bogner or Friedman now, but quality of circuit seems to be worse.

[@8Seven65]

​@@pz1792they're difficult to work on, because they have so many analogue features

[@TheGazza83]

For the super rich only. Great 🙄

[@DougDopplerMusic]

Hey:) So as I mentioned in a previous comment, Boogie still opts to manufacture these amps in California. I've been going to the same factory for 40 years, and you not only get the amp, you get the people and the experience behind that legacy. It's not a cheap amp, but in IMHO, there are none better. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts - both appreciated;)

[@matthewduncan9405]

We live in an age where you can get great tone with a lot of affordable options. But if you want made in US to the highest quality build possible that is what you are paying for. Cant expect that amount of quality work and labor and expect them to work for pennies.

[@Dobis86]

@@matthewduncan9405 HIGHEST QUALITY BUILD? Have you seen inside of a Mesa? Its a cluster fuck. Ive owned a RK2, Roadster, Dual rec mw, Mark v25, Nomad55, Solo rec, Rectoverb and currently own a Badlander and Rectifier preamp....that being said, they are great amps but highest quality? Not by a long shot.

[@8Seven65]

Get the plugin, then 😂 Just wait a few years, the secondary market is your friend. I got a Mark IV for $900cad, a few years back. The more people complain about high prices, the more likely they are to ship their factory to China. If you want a cheap amp, get a Joyo Zombie, made in China, great value. There are lots of cheap apps out there. I'd rather Mesa keep the quality high, and we keep our eyes peeled for a deal, when the dentist gets bored. 😂😂