Ernie Ball Music Man BFR JP15 Electric Guitar w/ Case - Solar Flare

The Ernie Ball Music Man Ball Family Reserve JP15 is a masterclass in craftsmanship, designed to deliver the signature speed, versatility, and expressive range demanded by John Petrucci. Built with rare and exotic tonewoods, this limited-run JP15 merges bold aesthetics with unmatched tonal power. Its Black Limba body and stunning Buckeye Burl top are framed with Solar Flare binding and finished in a high-gloss polyester, creating a boutique-level instrument that stands out visually as much as it does sonically.

The roasted maple neck is shaped to Petrucci’s sleek profile and finished with Music Man’s gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax blend, offering an incredibly smooth and fast-playing feel. An ebony fingerboard with 24 stainless steel frets and custom JP15 inlays ensures effortless playability across the 25.5" scale length, while the sculpted 5-bolt neck joint provides unhindered access to the highest registers.

Electronics are where the JP15 shines brightest. A pair of DiMarzio Sonic Ecstasy humbuckers deliver rich, dynamic tones that cover everything from pristine cleans to crushing high-gain riffing, while the integrated Fishman Powerbridge piezo system unlocks convincing acoustic textures. Custom active preamp controls include a push/push volume for up to 20dB gain boost and a push/push tone for expanded pickup configurations, alongside a 3-way toggle for magnetic pickup selection and a dedicated piezo/magnetic blend switch. The Music Man floating tremolo with piezo saddles, paired with Schaller locking tuners, ensures tuning stability and expressive range without compromise.

Condition: This is a brand new Ernie Ball Music Man Ball Family Reserve JP15, expertly crafted to deliver world-class performance, tone, and playability. It ships in its factory case and includes our Pro-Tech Setup so it’s ready for stage or studio use from the moment you open the case. Drop Dee Guitars is an authorized Ernie Ball Music Man dealer.

Pro-Tech Setup: Every guitar we sell undergoes our Pro-Tech setup, including:

• Neck adjustment for optimal relief
• Nut inspection and setup for tuning stability
• Bridge and intonation adjustments for perfect pitch across the fretboard
• Action adjustment for fast, buzz-free playability
• Pickup height and electronics testing for balanced output and tone

With this setup, your BFR JP15 will arrive playing its absolute best.

Specs

• Model: Ernie Ball Music Man Ball Family Reserve JP15 6-String
• Strings: 6
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
• Body Wood: Black Limba
• Top Wood: Buckeye Burl
• Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
• Body Binding: Solar Flare
• Body Size: 12-3/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 37" long
• Neck Wood: Figured Roasted Maple
• Neck Finish: Gunstock Oil & Hand-Rubbed Wax Blend
• Neck Attachment: 5-Bolt Sculpted Joint
• Neck Color: Natural
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 17" (43.2 cm)
• Frets: 24 Stainless Steel, Medium Jumbo
• Nut Width: 1-11/16" (43.0 mm)
• Width @ Last Fret: 2-1/4" (57.2 mm)
• Truss Rod: Adjustable – No Component/Strings Removal
• Fret Markers: Custom JP15 Inlays
• Headstock Size: 5-7/8" (14.9 cm)
• Tuners: Schaller M6-IND Locking
• Bridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man Floating Tremolo w/ Fishman Powerbridge Piezo Saddles
• Pickups: DiMarzio Sonic Ecstasy Humbuckers + Fishman Powerbridge Piezo
• Controls: Volume (Push/Push Boost), Tone (Push/Push Coil Options), Active Preamp
• Switching: 3-Way Magnetic Toggle, 3-Way Piezo/Magnetic Selector
• Electronics Shielding: Graphite Acrylic Resin Coated Cavity + Aluminum Control Cover
• Strings: Ernie Ball RPS 10 Slinkys (.010–.046, #2240)
• Case: Factory Music Man Hard Case Included