Ernie Ball | 2 decades ago

Music Man artist John Petrucci talks about his new Music Man BFR Petrucci signature guitar. John is most known for his guitar work in the band Dream Theater.

Check John out at:
http://www.johnpetrucci.com/
http://www.dreamtheater.net

Ernie Ball was the first to offer rock strings with the creation of Slinkys, and further revolutionized the market by offering guitarists Custom-Gauge single strings. The Ernie Ball Company also produces Music Man guitars and basses, volume pedals, and other accessories. The company's strings and accessories are available in more than 6,000 music stores throughout the U.S. The company also exports to 82 countries.

Ernie Ball Music Man is proud to endorse artists including: Slash, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Eagles, Keith Richards, Rolling Stones, Angus Young, ACDC, Jeff Beck, John Fogerty, Pete Townshend, Jack White, The Raconteurs, John Mayer, Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, Metallica, System Of A Down, Avenged Sevenfold, 311, Paul Gilbert, Blink 182, Brad Paisley, Rise Against, Maroon 5, Flogging Molly, Iron Maiden, Albert Lee, Don Felder, Deftones, Aerosmith, NOFX, John Petrucci, Dream Theater, Sonic Youth, Steve Lukather, Steve Morse, Deep Purple, The Edge, U2, Mars Volta, Nickelbackm Glenn Tipton, Judas Priest, Thrice, Buddy Guy, Limp Bizkit, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Tony Levin, Dave La Rue, Counting Crows, Joe Bonamassa, Escape The Fate, Hinder, and many more!!!

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Information about John's guitar:

Model:John Petrucci BFR 6
Description:The Ball family is the last of a dying breed, a family business making guitars and basses exclusively in the United States. Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of our heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare heritage pieces will be offered in limited runs and allow us to present instruments to the public that were previously reserved for family and our loyal artists.

Size:12-3/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 37" long (31.4 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 94.0 cm long)
Weight:8 lbs, 7 oz (3.83 kg) - varies slightly
Body Wood:Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany Tone Block. Koa Top - Mahogany body
Body Finish:High gloss polyester
Bridge:Standard - Custom John Petrucci Music Man® Piezo floating tremolo of chrome plated, hardened steel with solid steel saddles. Koa top - Custom John Petrucci Piezo floating tremolo with gold plating
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
Neck Width:1-11/16" (43.0 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (57.2 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood:Maple top - Mahogany; Koa Top - Tobacco Bursted Mahogany
Fingerboard:Maple top - Rosewood; Koa top - Ebony
Fret Markers:Custom JP Shields and Mother of Pearl BFR inlay at 12th fret
Neck Finish:High gloss polyester
Neck Colors:All black neck with black headstock; Tobacco Burst - 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 lined pickguard
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 custom humbucking - neck; 1 DiMarzio D-Sonic - bridge
Left Handed:Yes
Strings:10p-13p-17p-26w-36w-46w (RPS Slinkys #2240)