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Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Figured Maple Top, Mahogany Tone Block, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, 1 Humbucker and 2 Single-coil Pickups, Vibrato, and Hardshell Case - Blueberry Burst
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It's the Luke III BFR HSS!

If you're looking for the best of the best Ernie Ball Music Man has to offer, this Luke Ball Family Reserve solidbody electric guitar is one to keep your eye on. Built to Steve Lukather's exacting specifications, this superb axe was made to rock - and look good doing it. A gorgeous figured-maple top crowns an alder body with a mahogany tone block. Add a trio of DiMarzio custom pickups, and you've got the recipe for immense tone and prodigious sustain that'll let you ace any gig or session. Ask any Sweetwater guitarist - the Ernie Ball Music Man Luke III BRF is a high-performance instrument that'll take your playing to new heights.

Ernie Ball Music Man Luke III BFR HSS Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • A Ball Family Reserve instrument
  • Floating vibrato and Schaller locking tuners for perfect pitch
  • Ernie Ball Music Man - the pro's choice
A Ball Family Reserve instrument

A Ball Family Reserve (BFR) instrument that celebrates Ernie Ball Music Man's heritage in guitar craftsmanship with some of the finest figured tonewoods and finishes available, the Luke III BFR is a supreme expression of the luthier's art. It's a superbly balanced instrument, and thanks to its sculpted alder body with mahogany tone block and figured maple top, it's supremely comfortable and lightweight - perfect for marathon gigs and sessions. This axe gives you the ultimate in playability, while a trio of DiMarzio custom pickups serves up a massive tone arsenal suitable for any live or studio gig. Add to that the Luke III BFR's premium maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and 22 low-profile frets, and you've got a high-speed, low-drag shredding machine.

Floating vibrato and Schaller locking tuners for perfect pitch

With the Ernie Ball Music Man floating vintage vibrato, you'll get in tune and stay there. The Ernie Ball Music Man Luke III BFR vintage vibrato is constructed of chrome-plated hardened steel with bent steel saddles. The headstock is adorned with Schaller M6 locking tuners that make string changing a cinch. Just insert the string, tighten the clamp screw, and tune it up to pitch. Strings won't be wound around the shaft so your tuning will be reliable, no matter how hard you play.

Ernie Ball Music Man - the pro's choice

Ernie Ball Music Man guitars and basses have been staples in the music scene since their introduction in the '70s. In fact, some of the world's best-known guitar players have their own signature Ernie Ball Music Man models. Always striving for a better instrument, Ernie Ball Music Man introduced the first production active EQ in basses and guitars, unique tuner placement, and much more. Musicians across a wide range of musical genres have played Ernie Ball Music Man guitars and basses over the years including Steve Morse, Albert Lee, Tony Levin, John Petrucci, Steve Lukather, Flea, Dave LaRue, John Myung, and countless others. Join the pros and play a world-class Ernie Ball Music Man instrument today!

Ernie Ball Music Man Luke III BFR HSS Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • Contoured alder body with mahogany Tone Block and premium BFR figured maple top
  • Select roasted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard play like a dream
  • 12" fingerboard radius and 22 wide, low-profile frets
  • MM chrome-plated, hardened-steel vintage floating vibrato with bent steel saddles
  • Three DiMarzio custom pickups: one humbucker (bridge), two single-coils (middle, neck)
  • Extensive electronic shielding eliminates pickup noise
  • Hardshell case included
Play a high-end workhorse: the Ernie Ball Music Man Luke III BFR!

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: 907-B2-RD-00-CS-Cr

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