NGD: Barolo Bliss

[sell2792]

After a long time away from the SS community, and long periods of inactivity I finally decided to get back into playing and re-dedicating myself to something that brings me joy. With that being said, I was finally able to buy a guitar I’d wanted since I first laid eyes on it almost a decade ago as a broke teen. To be exact, I found a picture of me with long hair playing one in August of 2011. It means a ton to finally be in a place where I can afford the things I love.. A 2013 Ernie Ball Music Man BFR JPX-7 in Barolo.





A huge shout out to alex.winter.music (IG) for hooking me up with his. This particular X does have stainless steel frets, and the stock DiMarzio pickups have been replaced with a set of Seymour Duncan Alpha/Omegas.

 

[Furtive Glance]

The Barolo finish is one of their best ones. Super awesome.

I wish I got on better with the JPX I had.

 

[StevenC]

The greatest of all time. I've played a lot of nice 7 strings over the years, but the JPX is the only one I need to own.

 

[Wucan]

Welcome to the JPX club. Let us know when you get tired of hitting the pickup switch.

 

[sell2792]

Let us know when you get tired of hitting the pickup switch.

if you only play on the bridge, it’s never a problem.

 

[Shawn]

Beautiful.

 

[Dawn of the Shred]

Congrats man and HNGD

 

[MikeH]

I’m in the same boat. Haven’t put too much time into playing, but want to get back to it in a big way, and dammit if this isn’t one of my grail guitars. HNGD!

 

[AkiraSpectrum]

No better way to get back into playing than getting that beauty, congrats!​

 

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[CovertSovietBear]

Always wanted one! The red and purple look great together.

 

[nikt]

My favorite JP7 model with the best IMO finish they ever made.
Stunning score Sir!

 

[Slaeyer]

It means a ton to finally be in a place where I can afford the things I love..

That‘s so nice. Isn‘t it?
I was searching for a second hand jpx7 for years. JPs are simple not that common here in Europe…Something like 2 years ago I stumbled upon a jpx7 from the black sugar run. I actually would have preferred to get the regular jpx7 in barolo, but simply had to pull the trigger….
so I totally feel ya

 

[sell2792]

The Alpha/Omega set are definitely more aggressive, more articulate, and tighter than the CL/LF. Also, I’m able to get a huge array of tones with the five-way.

 

[Wucan]

if you only play on the bridge, it’s never a problem.

My JPX also has a nice aftermarket set (Guitarmory Orions) so I get good mileage from that pickup selector switch lol.

 

[bzhang9]

how does the glossy neck feel compared to the jp15?

 

[sell2792]

how does the glossy neck feel compared to the jp15?

Honestly, it’s not bad at all. I prefer the look of of an unfinished neck but it’s smooth. That being said, every MM that I’ve played with a painted neck almost never gets sticky.

 

[Alberto7]

Glorious. Always wanted of these. Happy NGD! Color me jelly.

 

[Marked Man]

That is my ultimate Petrucci----favorite model AND favorite finish! I don't really like most of the finishes on the EBMM models to be honest, but Barolo is killer.

I also dig his Ibanez Picasso models, mostly for their finishes LOL. Fine guitars, but I can't really justify paying very large dollars for a nice Ibanez just because of a rare finish.