Ernie Ball Music Man BFR Luke 3 HH Guitar, Grapes of Wrath
Player's Perspective
Music Store Live is proud to offer up this limited run BFR Luke III guitar. What a way to celebrate the Music Man and Steve Lukather marriage than with a release like this? This is a ripper from top to bottom and it's got the looks to back it up, too.
The quilt maple top is really nicely figured and looks beautiful under the grapes of wrath finish. There are some subtle, but beautiful touches on this guitar as well, such as the control knobs and the inlays, not to mention the beautifully figured roasted flame maple neck. And, of course, as with many of the signature BFR's that Music Man does, the back trem cover is going to be hand-signed by Steve, the man himself!
Inspired by a true guitar hero and legend that needs to be able to dial in virtually any sound whether in the studio or on the big stage, this axe is ready to rock and will be your trusted companion without ever letting you down. Whether you're a die hard fan of the man, the band, or just a good high-end boutique guitar, this one checks all the boxes for looks, tone, and feel.
Manufacturer's Description
This LUKE 3 special edition guitar comes with an exclusive Grapes Of Wrath custom finish featuring translucent green with shades of purple bursted around the edge of the premium figured maple top. The lightweight Okoume body is slated with dual humbucking pickups beautifully matched to a roasted maple neck with an ebony fingerboard and attractive Atlante simulated abalone position markers. Other features include all-black hardware, maple headstock, 22 stainless steel frets, and pearloid Schaller locking tuners. A Steve Lukather autographed tremolo backplate enhances the overall aesthetic package. Limited to 85 pieces worldwide.
Specifications
- Scale Length: 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
- Strings: 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239)
- Body Wood: Okoume
- Body Color: Grapes of Wrath
- Top Wood: Figured Maple
- Body Finish: High gloss polyester
- Neck Wood: Figured Roasted Maple
- Neck Color: Natural
- Neck Binding: N/A
- Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and wax
- Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
- Neck Buffed: No
- Headstock Buffed: No
- Headstock Color: Natural
- Frets: 22 - Low profile, wide
- Fret Material: Nickel Silver
- Fret Markers: Custom Atlante dots
- Nut Width: 1-5/8" (41.3 mm)
- Neck Width at last Fret: 2-3/16" (55.6 mm)
- Neck Radius: 12" (30.5 cm)
- Tuning Machine type: Schaller M6-IND locking, black
- Tuning Machine Buttons: White Pearl
- Bridge type: Music Man® floating vintage tremolo of black chrome plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles
- Pickguard: None
- Pickup Color: Black
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Controls: Custom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm passive tone - .022µF tone capacitor
- Switching: 5-way lever pickup selector
- Pickups: HH-2 Music Man® custom wound humbucking pickups with black covers
- Case: Hardshell case
- Instrument Weight: 8.2 lbs
- Serial #: G98804
Overall Condition
Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Ernie Ball . This BFR Luke 3 HH is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.
Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.