Heirloom-quality JP15 Worthy of Prog Metal Royalty
Over the past four decades, John Petrucci has demonstrated nothing short of technical mastery as lead guitarist for prog-metal icons Dream Theater. This trademark of the band's sound is captured perfectly in the Ernie Ball Music Man BFR JP15 Electric Guitar, plucked directly from the coveted Ball Family Reserve and ready for the countless gigs ahead. It all starts with top-quality okoume for the body capped with striking spalted maple. This tonewood cocktail imbues the BFR JP15 with warmth and sonic depth before it's even plugged in, made even better with a sturdy and snappy roasted figured maple neck with a glasslike matching fingerboard. In the electronics department, a pair of DiMarzio Illuminators delivers everything from chimey cleans to full metal fury, while a Music Man Custom Piezo Floating Tremolo delivers ultra-stable whammy action and glorious acoustic tones. If you're a technical player searching for an exceptional instrument, this Ernie Ball Music Man BFR JP15 is for you.
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A Ball Family Reserve instrument
Like all Ball Family Reserve (BFR) instruments, the BFR JP15 is a supreme expression of the luthier's art. It's superbly balanced and — thanks to its sculpted okoume body — supremely comfortable and lightweight, perfect for marathon gigs and sessions. This axe gives you the ultimate in playability, while a duo of DiMarzio humbuckers serves up a massive tone arsenal. Add to that the BFR JP15's roasted figured maple neck with matching fingerboard and 24 stainless steel frets, and you've got a machine built for high-speed, low-drag playing.
Premium tonewoods deliver amazing sound, playability, and visuals
This limited-run Ernie Ball Music Man BFR JP15 features a resonant solidbody made from premium okoume topped with spalted maple. The generous torso forearm and contours make marathon gigs and sessions supremely comfortable, with a slim-and-slender roasted figured maple neck finished with a special blend of gunstock oil and wax — a favorite among Sweetwater players for its silky-smooth feel. The fingerboard sports a 17-inch radius with 24 medium jumbo stainless steel frets for effortless high-speed runs and bends.
Loaded with Petrucci's DiMarzio Illuminator humbuckers to dish out plenty of heat
Whether it's squeaky cleans or hard and heavy grind, the BFR JP15's DiMarzio Illuminator humbuckers are sure to deliver whatever tone you crave. These artist-model pickups adorn many of Petrucci's axes, and for good reason — their impeccable clarity and responsiveness have been more than enough reason for many Sweetwater shredders to throw them into their favorite guitars. Pair these high-powered humbuckers with a push-pull volume pot gain boost, and crunchy, gain-drenched tones are always on tap. Though your dreams of ripping through "Metropolis" on stages the world over may never come to fruition, guitarists of all genres and playstyles will surely benefit from the expansive tonal arsenal DiMarzio's Illuminator humbuckers bring to the table.
Piezo floating trem and Schaller tuners expand your tonal arsenal while keeping pitch in check
The BFR JP15's Music Man Custom Piezo Floating Tremolo is constructed using chrome-plated hardened steel with solid steel saddles. With the flick of a switch, you'll be able to access exceptional-sounding acoustic tones, making this one of the most versatile guitars in its class. Up top is a hard-working set of Schaller M6-IND locking tuners that make string changes a cinch — just insert the string, tighten the clamp screw, and tune up to pitch. Optimizations such as these solidify the BFR JP15 as a professional-quality instrument for the working musician.
Ernie Ball Music Man BFR JP15 Electric Guitar Features:
- Heirloom-quality EBMM JP15 plucked from the Ball Family Reserve
- Supremely comfortable okoume body with a snappy figured roasted maple neck and matching fingerboard
- Spalted maple top adds a dash of visual class with sonic bite
- DiMarzio Illuminator humbuckers deliver a broad palette of clean and saturated voicings
- Push-pull volume pot for an instant gain boost
- Piezo-equipped Music Man Custom Piezo Floating Tremolo instantly unlocks acoustic tones while tackling expressive warbles and dives
- Custom Music Man active preamp
- Schaller locking tuners make string changes a breeze while keeping things pitch perfect
