Music Man JP15 BFR Solar Flare
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Music Man
JP15 BFR Solar Flare
Product Info
Article Number:
610909
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
JP15 BFR Solar Flare
Category:
Signature Guitars
Price:
$5,575.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This JP15 BFR is a serious instrument, clearly built for players who demand the best. The combination of the resonant Limba body, stunning Buckeye Burl top, and Petrucci’s signature pickups delivers an incredibly versatile and powerful sound—ideal for progressive metal and beyond, but capable of much more.
Product Description
- Music Man JP15 BFR Solar Flare
- Electric Guitar
- John Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature Model - limited to 100 pieces worldwide
- Body: Limba
- Top: Buckeye Burl
- Neck: Roasted flamed maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Custom JP15 fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 43 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 24 medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 DiMarzio Illuminator humbucker and Piezo system
- Active Music Man preamp
- 1 volume control with push/pull function for gain boost
- 1 tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 1 Piezo volume control
- 3-way toggle switch
- Music Man piezo floating tremolo
- Schaller machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Solar Flare
- Includes Music Man Mono Case gig bag
- signed tremolo cover and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Limba body offers exceptional resonance and sustain.
- • Buckeye Burl top provides stunning visuals and tonal complexity.
- • DiMarzio Illuminators deliver Petrucci's signature high-output, articulate tone.
- • Roasted maple neck ensures stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
CONS
- • The weight, typical of high-end guitars with dense woods, will be noticeable for some.
- • Limited availability makes acquiring one challenging and potentially frustrating.
- • The complex controls and piezo system demand time to master fully.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Limba
Neck Material
Roasted flamed maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
DiMarzio Illuminator humbuckers & Piezo System
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
24 medium jumbo
Bridge
Music Man piezo floating tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The piezo system adds a natural acoustic dimension, allowing for layered tones, clean bell-like sounds, or blending with the humbuckers for a more complex, full signal.
Each guitar comes with a signed tremolo cover and certificate of authenticity, verifying its place within the limited run and helping ensure its value.
Roasting the maple removes moisture, making it exceptionally stable and resistant to warping, resulting in a consistently comfortable feel and extended lifespan.
