Why didn't the BB King 'Luciille' change every year? And the Eric Johnson? Clapton? Brendon Small? I bet people on here could name probably a hundred big name signature guitars but only one that gets a slew of new releases every year.īut as you say, once you understand how they go to market (which is to sell the most guitars), then it's no surprise. You know, it would be one thing if some glaring thing needed to be changed, but they change stuff ever so slightly just to be able to release a new guitar every year (of course, until the Majesty appeared, which was a huge departure from the core line, then the JP15 which went back, then the JP16, which was like the olf Ibanezes, then the new Majesty.).Īnd I only meant the 'BFR' nonsense as an advertising gimmick though releasing a new model from their cash cow every year seems a bit unnecessary. Jason Richardson has his own custom JP13/15. It's true that they're not a custom shop, but that doesn't stop them from PDN (Premier Dealer Network, for those of you in Rio Linda) runs, LE runs, etc.

Music Man JP15 & Artisan Majesty guitars Read More. But there are WAY more than 2 models, - obviously, they've each changed from year to year and they keep making the old ones. Tom has also carved a place as an authority on all aspects of guitar gear and his reviews are seen as.

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