Musicman JPM compare. (JPX & JPXI & JPX12)

Musicman JPM compare. (JPX & JPXI & JPX12)
Choice is yours.

[@kevinstewart8120]

The clean tones: I say they are all very equal. The JPX, of course, has the most variety with the 5-way switch. The rhythm tones: JPXI has the most punchy sound out of the 3. The JP12 has a very warm, rounded sound to it vs. the JPXI having a very strong attack with an edge. The JPX is more hollowed out in this context juxtaposed to the other 2. The lead tones: JPX has a very bubbly sound that comes alive. The JPXI has a very strong attack (as mentioned before), and cuts through very well. The JP12 is, once again, very warm, and rounded. All 3 are absolutely incredible guitars. Nice video!

[@sslredes]

definately the JPX with chambered the most versatile instrumental also with beautifully black hardware.

[@kalmont84]

when talking about guitars this good, choosing the best is mostly a matter of personal taste. Said that having played both the 11 and 12 i chose the 11, because i found it thighter for rythms and just as good for leads. i'm of the idea that a small difference in warmth can be compensated with the eq, while is much harder to add tightness. but the difference is minuscule all in all, and my choice was made on the finish too. I love dark colors

[@francomatera]

JPXI sounds almost 3D

[@bobilly]

For me, Clean: JPX Riff: JP12 Lead: JPX The best comparison video of these models by far!

[@bobilly]

Clean: JPX 0:05 JPXI 1:03 JP12 1:44 Chorus Clean: JPX 0:45 JPXI 1:28 JP12 2:17 Riff 1: JPX 2:34 JPXI 3:20 JP12 4:14 Riff 2: JPX 2:48 JPXI 3:33 JP12 4:28 Riff 3: JPX 3:04 JPXI 3:58 JP12 4:52 Lead: JPX 5:08 JPXI 5:40 JP12 6:14

[@ironwolg]

lol and people say wood doesn't matter in guitar. The difference is blatantly obvious in these guitars. All beautiful instruments sonically and visibly. You've got got some great tone man.

[@Jhudomat1]

There’s just something about the JPXI that I just can’t stop loving about it.

[@NAThan9871]

JPX is going to be a collector item. Killer sound.

[@kendominance]

Nice review! I personally love 10 >12 >>>11. But I think some of the setting changes also related to the change of their music style year over year.

[@MrJonathanainsworth]

JP12 is definitely the most solid and tight sounding, and that signature hum tone in the neck pickup up high on the neck is stronger. Probably the Basswood. Alder (JPX & JP11) is brighter but doesn't sound as solid or tight.

[@JonathanAmaralMusic]

The JPX is extremely open and airy, it sounds less articulate for it's rhythm. The JPXI and JP12 are extremely similar, but the alder just makes the XI sound tighter, and the basswood makes the 12 sound warmer. They're both much more articulate for rhythms. Lead wise, the JPX takes the cake. Sounds extremely beautiful, and you hear the wood itself resonating more. The 12 beats out the XI in my opinion for leads. The basswood makes it's the perfect "inbetween" guitar for both rhythms and leads.

[@RandeeRoe]

JonathanAmaralMusic great analysis!

[@zdp-189]

of ALL the Petruccis now, I have to say my favorite is the original JP6 (mystic dream, desert gold I own) for overall feel and playability...and the BFR close second, for the most full/rich tones (I own a Dargie Delight II which is one of the most beautiful guitars I've ever seen...yea yea I know a lot of you hate that bright green).

[@zdp-189]

+Erik DeWitt and in original MM JPs the original pickup combo, and Crunch Lab/liquifire or BFRs

[@rockstaradventures1]

what preamp are you using for distortion?

[@MrCliff77]

Just got my first JP Mystic Dream and love it. What is the best 6 string JP that you have or would recommend? I am looking to get another one already. Thanks in advance.

[@TriStateYugimons]

JP13

[@theoctopuslord]

The jp majesty is great, comes with dimarzio illuminators and has a great tone but its different than the regular jp music man sound

[@thisguy9560]

the Majesty by far

[@Gonboo]

I wanted to get a set of JPXIs but now after hearing this I kinda want to check out the JP12s and the new JP13s. I have an Ibanez 2550Z and I didn't like the tones I got out of it due to the basswood. But that maple cap, mahogany neck and tone block do enhance the tone a lot. Man I really got to play some of these.

[@JonathanAmaralMusic]

I feel like the JP12 gets most of it's tone from it's Mahogany Tone Block, the Basswood/Maple Cap serves as more of an accentuation since the pickups are directly mounted into the Mahogany portion of the guitar. The Piezo however manages to capture the guitar's natural tone though.

[@manifestgtr]

as much as I would never play one of these in public because I feel it just screams "my playing and songwriting is inspired by john petrucci and dream theater!", I would love to have one of those jpxi's in my studio...that thing sounds great and you can tell just by looking at it that it's probably pretty comfortable to play on...I'll stick with my custom 24 for the time being...I've yet to find a more versatile guitar that I can truly believe will always perform when I need it to

[@JonathanAmaralMusic]

And in that sense, that's why I bought my JP12 out of the bunch. I love the way it feels and the balance in it's tone between everything I do. Cleanwise, the JPXI has the spanky sound but so does the JPX. To be fair, I don't believe you demo'd the 12 with it's push pull knob, but still it is only one additional sound. All incredible guitars but they each do serve a different purpose, I might get a JPXI 7 to compliment my JP12 6 string one day.

[@KennyGraves_]

Thanks for the video, that was awesome!

[@stratdude56]

awesome playing! you should feel very good with your playing prowess! enjoyed this very much!

[@jerryodom1342]

I love the JPXI, I would trade my new Silver Sky right now for one. And I would include a new VHT D-50 AMP.

[@jackwilliams4188]

What song is the riff at 3:03 from? It could be a 2 minute segment from a 15 minute song for all I know, can't find it! Also the JPX kicks ass.

[@richaxes]

Strange Deja Vu

[@thisguy9560]

+Lione™ pretty sure it's overture 1928

[@vlmarques]

How do you mic the cabinet, or if you use impulses, witch one do you use?

[@KeleleHead]

JPX Is the best so far

[@xthexadvantagex]

Do you find that you accidentally bump the 5 way switch on accident when in the neck position?

[@DreaminginWaves]

Man, I'm honestly kind of appalled Ernie Ball hasn't made a single lefty in the JPX series.There are multiple left-handed BFRs, JP6's and 7's...but not one with this (the best) body style. I understand the lack of lefties in ye' olden days, but now that everything is CNC'd...come on!

[@ChrisHaspeck]

I love my JP12 ... it's the "Cat's pajamas"

[@adslalex]

Good idea and nice playing :) Sadly youtube's sound isn't enough to ear the subtle differences (coming from chambering or body wood only). BTW a seven string will never sound like the six one, I would have lend you my JP12 but you're far lol. Cheers

[@jerbear1601]

All that shit piled up and my Helix programs kick the ass of of that with $700 guitars with my own setup.

[@BethEliza2811]

Jpx모델이네요 소리가 어떤지 궁금했는데 개인적으로는 약간 거친맛이 있네요 jpm시리즈들은 깔끔하니 정형화된 소리인데 픽업이랑 바디가 달라서 그런가 거칠게 느껴지네요 암튼잘듣고 갑니다

[@GregorySebastian]

On the back of angels

[@enamsenar]

wtf!!! that tone!!! u're petrucci's clone... awesome demo.. btw 12 seems to have wider neck?

[@enamsenar]

+enamsenar ouw 7 haha

[@SimonGilliard]

I want your gear !

[@Javi3RTheater]

take the time

[@ID.2804]

Wow

[@phil151987]

which felt best? btw. STOP SMOKING :-P

[@blakemansfield2356]

2:35 3:21 4:15

[@SlayerSK71]

JPXI

[@jerbear1601]

Expensive guitars don't make you sound better kids. Practice might.

[@markyang9146]

Can anyone please tell me the name of the solos... please please please!

[@ZrinkoF1]

Take the time

[@P0rkPieHaT]

basswood wins

[@guitaristhong]

JPX : Blues JPXI & 12 : Metal ^^

[@ravovasquez]

sounds plastic =(

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

Tone is subjective and The Majesty, JP6, JPs old discontinued Ibanez, and the older JP 7 strings have always been the best sounding JP guitars from what I have heard. It's sad to me that not all of them sound super good to me and there was lots made in between those 2 modles releases.