Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 6 BI
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John Petrucci BFR Majesty 6 BI
Product Info
Article Number:
589148
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
John Petrucci BFR Majesty 6 BI
Category:
Premium Guitars
Price:
$6,543.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Majesty 6 BI is a powerhouse built for progressive metal and demanding players. The neck-through construction and high-output pickups deliver incredible sustain and aggressive tones, while the piezo system adds surprising versatility. It’s a premium instrument designed for those who demand the absolute best in performance and craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Music Man John Petrucci BFR Majesty 6 BI
- Electric Guitar
- John Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature Model
- Body horns: Okoume
- Top: quilted maple
- Neck-through-body neck: Mahogany with flamed maple strips
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 17"
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 24 Stainless steel medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 DiMarzio Dreamcatcher and 1 Rainmaker humbucker
- Volume control with push/push function for gain boost
- Tone control with push/pull function for passive sound
- 3-Way switch
- Mono or stereo jack - can be switched in the electronics compartment
- Custom Music Man JP Piezo floating tremolo
- Schaller M6-IND locking machine heads
- Colour: Blue Ink
- Includes soft case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Okoume/Maple body provides excellent resonance and a beautiful aesthetic.
- • Mahogany neck-through design delivers sustain and incredible upper fret access.
- • DiMarzio Dreamcatcher/Rainmaker combo offers a wide range of aggressive tones.
- • Custom JP Piezo tremolo system provides realistic acoustic and hybrid tones.
CONS
- • The extended scale length (648mm) might feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands.
- • The weight, typical of mahogany and maple builds, can become fatiguing during long gigs.
- • The high-end price point makes it inaccessible to many aspiring musicians.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany with Flamed Maple Strips
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
DiMarzio Dreamcatcher (bridge) and DiMarzio Rainmaker (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Custom Music Man JP Piezo Floating Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The piezo adds a layer of acoustic clarity and can be blended with the humbuckers for a hybrid electric/acoustic sound or used completely on its own for clean acoustic tones.
Yes, it’s a simple toggle between the active humbucker tone and a more traditional passive sound, allowing for tonal flexibility without complex adjustments.
It excels in styles needing extended range and sustain, like progressive metal, djent, and fusion, but requires a bit of adjustment if you’re used to shorter scale instruments.
