Ernie Ball Music Man BFR JP15 - Solar Flare #19 of 100

The Ernie Ball Music Man BFR JP15 - Solar Flare #19 of 100 is a stunningly rare and meticulously crafted electric guitar that embodies the pinnacle of artistry, innovation, and sonic performance. As one of only 100 produced worldwide, this limited Ball Family Reserve (BFR) edition of the John Petrucci signature JP15 model is a collector’s dream and a professional’s powerhouse.

Visually, the guitar is a breathtaking fusion of exotic tonewoods and luxurious detail. The body is carved from rich Black Limba, a tonewood revered for its resonant qualities and unique grain patterns. Capped with an extraordinary Buckeye Burl top, each instrument in this limited run showcases a truly one-of-a-kind aesthetic, enhanced further by the Satin body finish that lets the natural beauty of the wood shine. The gold hardware, from the Schaller M6-IND locking tuners with pearl buttons to the bridge, adds a sophisticated and regal touch.

The neck is built from figured roasted maple, delivering a balanced combination of stability and striking visual appeal. Its gunstock oil and wax finish provides a silky smooth playing experience that feels organic and fast under the fingers. With a 17″ neck radius, 24 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets, and an ebony fingerboard adorned with signature Atlante JP shield inlays, the playability is nothing short of elite—fast, smooth, and precise.

At its core, this guitar is designed for versatility and power. It features a dual DiMarzio Illuminator humbucker setup, custom-voiced to deliver everything from tight, articulate cleans to crushing high-gain tones. The piezo-equipped bridge, a custom John Petrucci Music Man floating tremolo with Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles, unlocks acoustic-like tones, allowing the player to blend or toggle between magnetic and piezo pickups using the 3-way piezo/magnetic selector. An additional 3-way toggle selector controls the magnetic pickups, with a unique center position configuration for custom voicings.

The onboard active preamp system includes a push/push volume knob for gain boost and a push/push tone control for additional tonal shaping, paired with a .022µF tone capacitor for nuanced passive tone variations. The five-bolt sculpted neck joint ensures maximum resonance and easy upper fret access, supporting its ergonomic, performance-forward design.

Sized at 12-3/8″ wide, 1-3/4″ thick, and 37″ long (31.4 cm x 4.5 cm x 94.0 cm), and weighing in at 8 lbs 9 oz, the JP15 Solar Flare maintains a comfortable presence whether on stage or in the studio. It boasts a 25-1/2″ scale length and comes factory-strung with Ernie Ball RPS 10 Slinkys (10p-13p-17p-26-36-46) for consistent, balanced tension and tone.

Complete with a premium Mono case and stamped with authenticity, the Ernie Ball Music Man BFR JP15 - Solar Flare #19 of 100 is more than a guitar—it’s a masterwork of tone, playability, and design excellence, crafted for those who demand the absolute best.

Other specifications include:

• Size 12-3/8″ wide, 1-3/4″ thick, 37″ long (31.4 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 94.0 cm long)
• Body Finish Satin
• Body Wood Black Limba with Buckeye Burl Top
• Bridge Custom John Petrucci Music Man® Piezo floating tremolo with Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles
• Controls Custom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm push/push passive tone for custom 2 pickup configurations – .022µF tone capacitor
• Fingerboard Ebony
• Frets 24 – Medium Jumbo profile stainless steel
• Fret Markers Atlante JP Shields
• Hardware Gold
• Neck Attachment 5 bolt, sculpted neck joint
• Neck Finish Gunstock oil and wax
• Neck Radius 17″ (43.2 cm)
• Neck Width 1-11/16″ (43.0 mm) at nut, 2-1/4″ (57.2 mm) at last fret
• Neck Wood Figured Roasted Maple
• Pickups HH – DiMarzio Illuminators; Piezo bridge pickup
• Scale Length 25-1/2″ (64.8 cm)
• Strings 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240)
• Switching 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configuration; 3-way toggle piezo/magnetic selector
• Tuning Machines Schaller M6-IND locking, Gold with pearl buttons
• Quantity Limited to 100
• UPC 749699117384
• Part Number 661-AG-R3-00-MB-G1
• Mono Case
• 8 lbs 9 oz
• #D01179

For more information about the JP15 electric guitar from Ernie Ball Music Man, please contact us.

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