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Best Music Man Premium Guitars 2025

Premium Music Man premium guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Professional Performance For Studio Recording For Investment Grade For Serious Players For High-End Collection For Master Craftsmanship
BRANDS: Gibson Fender Music Man PRS Mayones Guitars Ibanez ESP Duesenberg Charvel
Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 6 AA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 6 AA

by Music Man
Master Craftsmanship Serious Players High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 6 AAElectric GuitarJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature ModelLimited to 100...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589146
$6,544
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Axis Super Sport Macha Quilt - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Music Man Axis Super Sport Macha Quilt

by Music Man
Serious Players Master Craftsmanship Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • Insurance considerations
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Music Man Axis Super Sport Macha QuiltElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop: flamed mapleNeck: roasted and figured...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 590973
$4,289
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 6 HMR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 6 HMR

by Music Man
Professional Performance Serious Players Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 6 HMRElectric GuitarJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature ModelBody: MahagonyTop:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 591004
$5,059
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 7 AA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 7 AA

by Music Man
Studio Recording Serious Players Master Craftsmanship
Key Feature:
• Professional appointments and features
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • Very high price point

Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 7 AA7-String Electric GuitarJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature ModelBody...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589152
$6,874
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Luke IV HSS BFR Green Tide - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Music Man Luke IV HSS BFR Green Tide

by Music Man
Studio Recording Investment Grade Master Craftsmanship
Key Feature:
• Master luthier craftsmanship
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • Very high price point

Music Man Luke IV HSS BFR Green TideElectric GuitarBall Family Reserve LTD - limited to only 150 piecesBody: OkoumeTop:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611638
$5,169
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Luke IV HSS Butane Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Music Man Luke IV HSS Butane Blue

by Music Man
Master Craftsmanship Professional Performance Investment Grade
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Professional appointments and features
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • Overkill for beginners

Music Man Luke IV HSS Butane BlueElectric GuitarSteve Lukather Signature ModelBody: AlderBolt-on neck: Roasted maple...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 613478
$4,377
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Luke IV SSS Redburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Music Man Luke IV SSS Redburst

by Music Man
Master Craftsmanship High-End Collection Serious Players
Key Feature:
• Professional appointments and features
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • Very high price point
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

Music Man Luke IV SSS BlueburstElectric GuitarSteve Lukather (Toto) Signature ModelBody: Roasted alderNeck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 564391
$3,904
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Luke IV HH Fireball - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Music Man Luke IV HH Fireball

by Music Man
Professional Performance Studio Recording Investment Grade
Key Feature:
• Master luthier craftsmanship
✓ PROS
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
  • • Professional appointments and features
✗ CONS
  • • May be intimidating to casual players
  • • Insurance considerations

Music Man Luke IV HH FireballElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: Roasted maple burlFingerboard: Roasted maple...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613475
$4,377
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 6 BI - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 6 BI

by Music Man
High-End Collection Master Craftsmanship Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • May be intimidating to casual players
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 6 BIElectric GuitarJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature ModelBody horns:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589148
$6,544
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 6 GG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 6 GG

by Music Man
Professional Performance Investment Grade High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Investment-grade instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Insurance considerations

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 6 GGElectric GuitarJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature ModelBody: MahagonyTop:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 591013
$5,114
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Axis Macha Flame - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Music Man Axis Macha Flame

by Music Man
Serious Players Studio Recording Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional appointments and features
✓ PROS
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
  • • Professional appointments and features
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Very high price point

Music Man Axis Macha FlameElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop: flamed mapleNeck: roasted and figured mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 590965
$4,179
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7 PDS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7 PDS

by Music Man
Studio Recording Professional Performance High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Professional appointments and features
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7 PDS7-String Electric GuitarJohn Petrucci Signature modelNeck-through-body mahogany...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 544916
$4,728
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Kaizen 6 Radium - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Music Man Kaizen 6 Radium

by Music Man
Serious Players Investment Grade High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • Insurance considerations
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

Music Man Kaizen 6 RadiumElectric GuitarDeveloped in cooperation with Tosin AbasiBody: AlderGlued-in neck: roasted...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 574840
$4,399
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7 BF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7 BF

by Music Man
Professional Performance Investment Grade High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7 BF7-String Electric GuitarJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature ModelBody horns:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 591017
$5,059
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 7 RN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 7 RN

by Music Man
Studio Recording Investment Grade Serious Players
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • May be intimidating to casual players
  • • Requires careful maintenance

Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 7 RN7-String Electric GuitarJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature ModelBody...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589151
$6,764
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Premium Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced premium guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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