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John Petrucci’s Signature 6-string at its Peak
Ernie Ball Music Man’s Ball Family Reserve series represents some of the finest instruments the brand offers, crafted from premium tonewoods and produced in exceptionally limited quantities. The Ernie Ball Music Man BFR JP15 exemplifies this dedication to 6-string excellence, offering a seriously upgraded spin on John Petrucci’s signature JP15 series. Fans of the standard JP15 will be pleased to hear that the BFR JP15 comes equipped with John’s hand-selected electronics configuration from the standard JP15, including hard-hitting DiMarzio Illuminator pickups, an active preamp system, and even a piezo pickup on the floating tremolo bridge for acoustic-like tones. However, the black limba body’s incredibly figured buckeye burl top pushes the BFR JP15 over the aesthetic edge. An ultra-high-performance neck rounds the BFR JP15 all out, sporting a Very Thin “C” roasted figured maple neck, 17-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard, and 24 heavy-duty stainless steel frets.
Premium tonewoods deliver amazing sound and playability
The Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci BFR JP15 features a solid body topped with buckeye burl — a timber prized for its gorgeous figuring and almost three-dimensional level of visual depth. The body features an extended forearm cut for more comfortable fretting high up, and the fingerboard’s 17-inch radius with 24 stainless steel frets makes effortless bends and high-speed runs a breeze. The slim roasted figured maple neck is alarmingly fast and is finished with a special blend of gunstock oil and wax — a favorite among Sweetwater players for its silky-smooth feel.
Custom-voiced humbuckers
Two onboard DiMarzio Illuminator humbucking pickups are designed to John Petrucci’s specs. John demands versatility, and that’s why Illuminators are super adaptable. From liquid cleans to massive overdrive and distortion, Illuminators do it all with a tightness and fidelity you won’t get from any other pickup. And it’s all supported by a powerful Music Man active preamp with a push-pull option for passive coil-split. Additionally, a unique push-pull volume knob gives you access to a massive +20dB gain boost, which is great for dynamics and big boosts on the fly.
Bridge-mounted piezo
The BFR JP15’s bridge-mounted piezo pickup lets you tap into incredible acoustic tones without changing instruments. The piezo has its own dedicated pickup selector and volume knob, so it’s easy to blend these acoustic tones with Illuminator sounds for a unique tone. It’s the ultimate platform for pro guitarists who need a little bit of everything without compromising tone.
Floating piezo vibrato and Schaller locking tuners for perfect pitch
A premium guitar demands premium hardware, and the BFR JP15 doesn’t disappoint. Schaller M6-IND locking tuners make string changing a cinch. Simply insert the string, tighten the clamp screw, and tune up to pitch. And speaking of pitch, this guitar’s floating tremolo tailpiece is constructed of chrome-plated hardened steel with stainless steel saddles for smooth whammy action and impressive tuning stability.
Ernie Ball Music Man BFR JP15 Electric Guitar Features:
- Incredibly limited-edition JP15 John Petrucci signature electric guitar from the Ball Family Reserve
- Tonally balanced black limba body, topped with a superlative slab of buckeye burl to make a visual statement
- Roasted figured maple neck carved into a Very Thin “C” profile, finished off with gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend for a friction-free feel
- Rosewood fingerboard in a 17-inch radius and 24 stainless steel frets
- Dual DiMarzio Illuminator pickups effortlessly cover everything from liquid-like leads to punishing crunch tones
- Custom John Petrucci Music Man piezo floating tremolo with Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles
- Ultra-stable Schaller M6-IND locking tuners
- Built-in preamp to kick your output into overdrive
