The John Petrucci Ball Family Reserve 7 Electric Guitar was designed in conjunction with the world-renowned Dream Theater guitarist. Signature model features fine tonewoods including maple and rosewood. A mahogany tone block runs from under the bridge to the neck pocket. Selected maple neck. A high gloss polyester finish looks great and offers superb protection. Equipped with 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers specially designed for Petrucci (DiMarzio LiquiFire neck and DiMarzio Crunch Lab bridge) along with redesigned controls providing additional versatility and tonal options, the signature John Petrucci 7 sets the standard for the next generation of electric guitar innovation.
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 their heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare heritage pieces are offered in limited runs and make available to the public instruments that were previously reserved for the Ball family and their loyal artists.
Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.
Features
Body
Wood: Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany tone block
Finish: High gloss polyester
Bridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man® Tremolo, solid steel saddles
Neck
Scale: 25-1/2"
Radius: 15"
Headstock Only: 5-7/8" long
Frets: 24 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel frets
Width: 1-15/16" at nut, 2-19/32" at last fret
Wood: Maple top - mahogany
Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking
Truss rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
Attachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting
Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Controls: 500kohm volume and tone - .022µF tone capacitor
Switch: 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configuration
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 their heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare heritage pieces are offered in limited runs and make available to the public instruments that were previously reserved for the Ball family and their loyal artists.
Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.
Features
Body
Wood: Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany tone block
Finish: High gloss polyester
Bridge: Custom John Petrucci Music Man® Tremolo, solid steel saddles
Neck
Scale: 25-1/2"
Radius: 15"
Headstock Only: 5-7/8" long
Frets: 24 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel frets
Width: 1-15/16" at nut, 2-19/32" at last fret
Wood: Maple top - mahogany
Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Tuners: Schaller M6-IND locking
Truss rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
Attachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting
Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Controls: 500kohm volume and tone - .022µF tone capacitor
Switch: 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configuration
John Petrucci BFR 7 Electric Guitar Specifications:
Size: 12-1/2" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 38" long
Weight: 7 pounds, 8 ounces - varies slightly
Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover
Size: 12-1/2" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 38" long
Weight: 7 pounds, 8 ounces - varies slightly
Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover
