Ibanez JPM

mpugli · #1 12-13-2002, 03:52 PM

Is there any differences between the JPM model that was released in 2000 in comparison to the originals release in '95-'98 (P1, P2, P3)? I have a P2 that was made in Japan in 2000.

Rich · #2 12-13-2002, 03:59 PM

I would consider that a guitar with a replaced neck.

mpugli · #3 12-13-2002, 04:01 PM

So it has a thinner neck? I played the 90th anniversary and it appears to have a slightly fatter neck, like the ultra.

**jemsite** · #4 12-13-2002, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich

I would consider that a guitar with a replaced neck.

or a leftover body assembled with leftover necks to clearout inventory

...glen

Rich · #5 12-13-2002, 04:08 PM

There wouldn't be any leftover 00' necks, they would be cut as replacements only, and to original spec.

mpugli · #6 12-13-2002, 04:12 PM

Well, whatever the case is, it's the same thing as the original JPMs in every other way. The neck may be different. It is a deep rosewood with off-set abalone inlays and binding. If you saw it, you would say it was an original P2. It must have been a leftover. I use to have a P4 and the P2 I have sounds and feels exactly the same. Looks like I may have to ask Ishibashi about it.

**jemsite** · #7 12-13-2002, 04:13 PM

same specs obviously.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich

There wouldn't be any leftover 00' necks

i believe they keep "extra" necks around for repair purposes or whatever. stacks of them

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich

they would be cut as replacements only, and to original spec.

original spec is a given... cutting a replacement is less likely... given ibanez past practices of providing "replacement" necks under repair that don't match the originals. just making new ones on demand seems very unlikely... glen

mpugli · #8 12-13-2002, 04:17 PM

Does anyone know how these models could have been purchased in the U.S.? I suppose they were listed on Ishibashi or whomever had it originally bought it in Japan and brought it back to the U.S. This guitar is awesome though and mint. I've kept it away from live shows and use it on and off in the studio. Call me strange, but the Ernie Ball JP just doesn't appeal to me as much. It seems to be too "small" as far as the body goes. It has an incredible neck though

**jemsite** · #9 12-13-2002, 04:19 PM

all JPMs were made in japan.

i'd wager it was made as i posted above... likely imported to hosh usa or chesbro (or any distributor) as a final clearout from leftover/unused parts, assembled and quickly sold when the JPMs were being discontinued. Same quality, etc... glen

mpugli · #10 12-13-2002, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the info. So are the necks on the originals like the Ultra necks? Also, what is the difference in sound between the PGM300 and the JPM P2. I played a PGM300 once, but it had a FRED in the bridge, not a PAF Pro.

Rich · #11 12-13-2002, 04:55 PM

Sorry, JPM production ended in 99' by contract. If there is a 00' neck it's because it was recieved with a bad neck and a replacement was ordered so it could be distributed. That's why I've seen at least 1 00' JS10th [a 98' model] and 2 01' DNA's, a 00' model.