Ernie Ball Music Man James Valentine BFR Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Limited to only 57 pieces worldwide and signed by James Valentine, this BFR model is complete with stunning detail only offered on this one-of-a-kind guitar.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Ash body Strong, snappy responsive tone
Roasted maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Stainless steel frets Increased strength and material integrity
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood

Limited to just 57 pieces worldwide, this BFR Valentine features a double bound ash body with maple top in a striking Walnut flame finish. The 3-ply white/black/white pickguard matches the white neck and body binding for a complete uniformed look. White pearl block inlays adorn an ebony fretboard atop a roasted figured maple neck. This guitar is also outfitted with a Herringbone skunk strip on the back of the neck for a unique appearance that is not offered on standard models. The electronic package includes Ernie Ball Music Man "Ranger" pickups that replicate a wider frequency range than tradition humbucking and single coil pickups. Each Walnut burst Valentine is autographed by James Valentine, includes a numbered certificate of authenticity and hardshell case.

- Size: 13-1/4" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 38-7/16" long (33.7 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 97.6 cm long)
- Scale Length: 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
- Neck Attachment: 5 bolt, sculpted neck joint
- Strings: 11p-14p-18p-28w-38w-48w (RPS 11 Slinky #2242)
- Left Handed Availability: No
- Body Wood: Ash
- Body Color: Walnut
- Top Wood: Flame Maple
- Top Color: Walnut
- Body Binding: Double Bound - Parchment
- Body Finish: High gloss polyester
- Neck Wood: Figured roasted maple neck
- Neck Color: Natural
- Neck Binding: Parchment
- Neck Finish: Ultra-light Satin polyurethane finish
- Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
- Fingerboard Buffed: No
- Fingerboard Finish: Oil/Wax
- Front Headstock Logo: "Black/Gold "guys" water decal, Black Silkscreen
- Rear Headstock Logo: Black Silkscreen, Bear no Serial
- Headstock Finish: Roasted Maple
- Frets: 22 - High profile, medium width
- Fret Size Height x Width: .074 x .095
- Fret Material: Stainless Steel
- Fret Markers: Atlante Blocks
- Nut Width: 2-1/4" (56.9 mm)
- Neck Width at Last Fret: 1.625 x 2.240
- Neck Radius: 10" (25.4 cm)
- Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.825 inches
- Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.925 inches
- Tuning Machine Type: Schaller M6-IND locking
- Tuning Machine Buttons: Pearl
- Bridge Finish: Chrome
- Bridge Type: Music Man Modern hardtail with crescent cover and vintage bent steel saddles
- Pickguard: Parchment
- Pickup Cover Material: Metal
- Knob Color: Chrome
- Knob Style: Barrel
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Controls: Custom Music Man active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm push/push passive tone for custom split pickup configurations - .022uF tone capacitor
- Switching: 3-way lever pickup selector
- Pickups: SH - Music Man custom wound staggered pole piece single coil and humbucker with chrome covers

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 866-823-2255
Web: https://www.music-man.com/contact