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Best Music Man Premium Guitars 2026

Premium Music Man premium guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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 Duesenberg ESP Charvel
Music Man Axis Super Sport OB Quilt - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Music Man Axis Super Sport OB Quilt

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

Music Man Axis Super Sport OB QuiltElecctric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop: Quilted mapleNeck: Roasted figured...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 593661
$4,289
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Music Man Luke IV HSS BFR Green Tide - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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 John Petrucci BFR Majesty 6 AA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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 Luke IV HH Blue Dream - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Music Man Luke IV HH Blue Dream

by Music Man
High-End Collection Professional Performance Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • Insurance considerations

Music Man Luke IV HH Blue DreamElectric GuitarSteve Lukather (Toto) Signature ModelBody: OkoumeTop: flamed mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 564353
$4,377
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 7 AA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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 John Petrucci Majesty 7 BS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7 BS

by Music Man
Investment Grade Master Craftsmanship High-End Collection
Key Feature:
• Investment-grade instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Investment-grade instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Insurance considerations

Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7 BS7-String Electric GuitarJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature modelBody horns:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 591065
$5,059
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Axis Super Sport CC Quilt - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Music Man Axis Super Sport CC Quilt

by Music Man
Professional Performance Serious Players Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Superior tone and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Investment-grade instruments
  • • Master luthier craftsmanship
✗ CONS
  • • Very high price point
  • • Insurance considerations

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 590985
$4,234
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Luke IV HSS Fireball - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Music Man Luke IV HSS Fireball

by Music Man
Studio Recording Master Craftsmanship Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Master luthier craftsmanship
✓ PROS
  • • Superior tone and playability
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
✗ CONS
  • • Very high price point
  • • Insurance considerations

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 613481
$4,377
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Luke IV HSS Butane Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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 John Petrucci Majesty 7 PDS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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 Luke IV HH Fireball - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
#12

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 Luke IV HSS Black Sparkle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Music Man Luke IV HSS Black Sparkle

by Music Man
Studio Recording High-End Collection Investment Grade
Key Feature:
• Investment-grade instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
  • • Professional appointments and features
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Very high price point

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 613476
$4,377
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Kaizen Apollo Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Music Man Kaizen Apollo Black

by Music Man
High-End Collection Investment Grade Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Professional appointments and features
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires careful maintenance
  • • May be intimidating to casual players

Music Man Kaizen Apollo Black7-String Multiscale Electric GuitarDeveloped in collaboration with Tosin AbasiBody:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 554120
$4,344
Buy at Thomann View Details
Music Man Luke IV HH Butane Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Music Man Luke IV HH Butane Blue

by Music Man
Professional Performance Investment Grade Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Highest quality materials and construction
✓ PROS
  • • Highest quality materials and construction
  • • Superior tone and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Overkill for beginners
  • • Insurance considerations

Music Man Luke IV HH Butane BlueElectric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: Roasted maple burlFingerboard: RosewoodDot...

⭐ 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613474
$4,377
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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