Music Man BFR JP-6 FM 2017 - Trans Black

ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN John Petrucci BFR 6 (JP6)

Brand new condition, The guitar case is slightly warped/deformed.

Only take photos, no signs of use, all accessories included.

The Ultimate John Petrucci Signature Model!

As expected from Music Man’s elite high-end series, this instrument is nothing short of spectacular.

While the eye-catching quilted maple top immediately grabs attention, the sound, playability, and overall feel are equally outstanding — a truly exceptional instrument in every way.

Originally produced in limited quantities, even during its release period, this model remains incredibly rare in the market.

If you find one — don’t hesitate. Grab it while you can!

What is the Ball Family Reserve?

The Ball Family Reserve (BFR) series represents the pinnacle of Music Man craftsmanship.

Each guitar is crafted in limited numbers using the company’s finest tonewoods, meticulously finished to perfection.

These instruments are a culmination of decades of luthier tradition and innovation — true collector's pieces built for serious players.

【SPEC】

Model John Petrucci BFR 6

Size 12-3/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 37" long (31.4 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 94.0 cm long)

Body Wood Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany Tone Block

Body Finish High gloss polyester

Body Colors Trans Black

Bridge Custom John Petrucci Music Man® Piezo floating tremolo of chrome plated, hardened steel with solid steel saddles

Scale Length 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)

Neck Radius 15" (38.1 cm)

Headstock Size Only 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long

Frets 24 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel

Neck Width 1-11/16" (43.0 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (57.2 mm) at last fret

Neck Wood Select mahogany

Fingerboard Rosewood

Fret Markers Custom JP Shields

Neck Finish High gloss polyester

Neck Colors Color matches body with matching painted headstock

Tuning Machines Schaller M6-IND locking with pearl buttons

Truss Rod Adjustable - no component or string removal

Neck Attachment 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets

Electronic Shielding Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover

Controls 500kohm volume, 500kohm push/pull tone for custom 2 pickup configurations - .022µF tone capacitor

Switching 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configuration; 3-way toggle piezo/magnetic selector

Pickups HH - 1 DiMarzio LiquiFire - neck; 1 DiMarzio Crunch Lab - bridge

Strings 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240)

All import duties, customs fees, and procedures are the buyer's responsibility -
please be aware of the requirements for your country. Because we are in Japan, so it's hard to get the effective and accurate info of customs. Maybe not very precise, for your reference.