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United States
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This BFR collection features three unique Majesty finishes: Chocolate Grizzle, Blonde Roast and Lost in Space.
Learn MoreChocolate Grizzle
The BFR Majesty Chocolate Grizzle features a maple burl top with alder wings and a three piece Honduran mahogany and roasted flame maple neck. The ebony fretboard features cream binding, Atlante Majesty inlays, glow in the dark side dots and 24 stainless steel frets. DiMarzio Dream Catcher and Rainmaker pickups feature upgraded black Majesty covers with gold pole pieces, along with a piezo bridge, +20dB gain boost and locking tuners. Limited to 75 6-string and 30 7-string guitars, each comes with a tremolo cover signed by John Petrucci and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Majesty 6-String Chocolate Grizzle
Ordering by phone? Mention build code:
601-DML-50-00
| Model | BFR Majesty 6-String |
| Size | 12" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 37" long (30.4 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 94.0 cm long) |
| Body Wood | Alder Wings with Maple Burl Top and Mahogany/Flame Maple Through Neck |
| Body Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Body Colors | Chocolate Grizzle |
| Bridge | Custom John Petrucci Music Man® floating tremolo, hardened steel with Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles |
| Scale Length | 25-1/2" (64.8 cm) |
| Neck Radius | 17" (43.2 cm) |
| Frets | 24 - Medium Jumbo profile, Stainless Steel |
| Neck Width | 1-11/16" (43.0 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (57.2 mm) at last fret |
| Neck Wood | 3-Piece Honduran Mahogany/Flame Maple with Roasted Maple Cap on Headstock |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fret Markers | Atlante Majesty Inlays |
| Neck Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Neck Colors | Matches Body |
| Neck Binding | Cream |
| Tuning Machines | Graph Tech Ratio Locking Tuners |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
| Neck Attachment | Through neck design |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover |
| Controls | Custom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm push/push passive tone for custom 2 pickup configurations - .022µF tone capacitor |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configuration; 3-way toggle piezo/magnetic selector, push/push mono/stereo button (back cavity) |
| Pickups | HH - 1 DiMarzio Rainmaker - neck; 1 DiMarzio Dreamcatcher - bridge; Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles |
| Strings | 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240) |
Chocolate Grizzle
Majesty 7-String Chocolate Grizzle
Ordering by phone? Mention build code:
605-DML-50-00
| Model | BFR Majesty 7-String |
| Size | 12" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 37" long (30.4 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 94.0 cm long) |
| Body Wood | Alder Wings with Maple Burl Top and Mahogany/Flame Maple Through Neck |
| Body Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Body Colors | Chocolate Grizzle |
| Bridge | Custom John Petrucci Music Man® floating tremolo, hardened steel with Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles |
| Scale Length | 25-1/2" (64.8 cm) |
| Neck Radius | 17" (43.2 cm) |
| Frets | 24 - Medium Jumbo profile, Stainless Steel |
| Neck Width | 1-7/8" (47.6 mm) at nut, 2-19/32" (65.9 mm) at last fret |
| Neck Wood | 3-Piece Honduran Mahogany/Flame Maple with Roasted Maple Cap on Headstock |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fret Markers | Atlante Majesty Inlays |
| Neck Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Neck Colors | Matches Body |
| Neck Binding | Cream |
| Tuning Machines | Graph Tech Ratio Locking Tuners |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
| Neck Attachment | Through neck design |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover |
| Controls | Custom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm push/push passive tone for custom 2 pickup configurations - .022µF tone capacitor |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configuration; 3-way toggle piezo/magnetic selector, push/push mono/stereo button (back cavity) |
| Pickups | HH - 1 DiMarzio Rainmaker - neck; 1 DiMarzio Dreamcatcher - bridge; Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles |
| Strings | 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46-56 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240 with added P01156) |
A maple burl top with alder wings, finished in high gloss polyester.
Each guitar comes with a tremolo cover signed by John Petrucci and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
DiMarzio Dream Catcher and Rainmaker humbuckers with black Majesty covers and gold pole pieces.
Blonde Roast
The BFR Majesty Blonde Roast features a flame maple top with alder wings and a three piece Honduran mahogany and flame maple neck. The ebony fretboard features cream binding, Atlante Majesty inlays, glow in the dark side dots and 24 stainless steel frets. DiMarzio Dream Catcher and Rainmaker pickups feature upgraded Majesty Chrome covers, along with a piezo bridge, +20dB gain boost and locking tuners. Limited to 75 6-string and 30 7-string guitars, each comes with a tremolo cover signed by John Petrucci and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Majesty 6-String Blonde Roast
Ordering by phone? Mention build code:
601-CVB-50-00
| Model | BFR Majesty 6-String |
| Size | 12" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 37" long (30.4 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 94.0 cm long) |
| Body Wood | Alder Wings with Flame Maple Top and Mahogany/Flame Maple Through Neck |
| Body Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Body Colors | Blonde Roast |
| Bridge | Custom John Petrucci Music Man® floating tremolo, hardened steel with Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles |
| Scale Length | 25-1/2" (64.8 cm) |
| Neck Radius | 17" (43.2 cm) |
| Frets | 24 - Medium Jumbo profile, Stainless Steel |
| Neck Width | 1-11/16" (43.0 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (57.2 mm) at last fret |
| Neck Wood | 3 piece- Honduran Mahogany/Flame Maple/Honduran Mahogany; Flame Maple Cap on Headstock |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fret Markers | Atlante Majesty Inlays |
| Neck Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Neck Colors | Matches Body |
| Neck Binding | Cream |
| Tuning Machines | Graph Tech Ratio Locking Tuners |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
| Neck Attachment | Through neck design |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover |
| Controls | Custom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm push/push passive tone for custom 2 pickup configurations - .022µF tone capacitor |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configuration; 3-way toggle piezo/magnetic selector, push/push mono/stereo button (back cavity) |
| Pickups | HH - 1 DiMarzio Rainmaker - neck; 1 DiMarzio Dreamcatcher - bridge; Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles |
| Strings | 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240) |
Blonde Roast
Majesty 7-String Blonde Roast
Ordering by phone? Mention build code:
605-CVB-50-00
| Model | BFR Majesty 7-String |
| Size | 12" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 37" long (30.4 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 94.0 cm long) |
| Body Wood | Alder Wings with Flame Maple Top and Mahogany/Flame Maple Through Neck |
| Body Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Body Colors | Blonde Roast |
| Bridge | Custom John Petrucci Music Man® floating tremolo, hardened steel with Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles |
| Scale Length | 25-1/2" (64.8 cm) |
| Neck Radius | 17" (43.2 cm) |
| Frets | 24 - Medium Jumbo profile, Stainless Steel |
| Neck Width | 1-7/8" (47.6 mm) at nut, 2-19/32" (65.9 mm) at last fret |
| Neck Wood | 3 piece- Honduran Mahogany/Flame Maple/Honduran Mahogany; Flame Maple Cap on Headstock |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fret Markers | Atlante Majesty Inlays |
| Neck Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Neck Colors | Matches Body |
| Neck Binding | Cream |
| Tuning Machines | Graph Tech Ratio Locking Tuners |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
| Neck Attachment | Through neck design |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover |
| Controls | Custom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm push/push passive tone for custom 2 pickup configurations - .022µF tone capacitor |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configuration; 3-way toggle piezo/magnetic selector, push/push mono/stereo button (back cavity) |
| Pickups | HH - 1 DiMarzio Rainmaker - neck; 1 DiMarzio Dreamcatcher - bridge; Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles |
| Strings | 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46-56 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240 with added P01156) |
A flame maple top with alder wings, finished in high gloss polyester.
Each guitar comes with a tremolo cover signed by John Petrucci and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
DiMarzio Dream Catcher and Rainmaker humbuckers with chrome Majesty covers.
Lost in Space
The BFR Majesty Lost in Space features a weathered metallic finish that gives each guitar a unique appearance, paired with a maple top, alder wings and a Honduran mahogany neck. The ebony fretboard features a JP inlay at the first fret, shield inlays throughout and an oversized Majesty logo spanning the 11th through 13th frets, along with glow in the dark side dots and 24 stainless steel frets. DiMarzio Dream Catcher and Rainmaker pickups feature upgraded Majesty Chrome covers, along with a piezo bridge, +20dB gain boost and locking tuners. Limited to 100 6-string guitars, each comes with a tremolo cover signed by John Petrucci and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Majesty 6-String Lost in Space
Ordering by phone? Mention build code:
601-TTT-50-00
| Model | BFR Majesty 6-String |
| Size | 12" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 37" long (30.4 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 94.0 cm long) |
| Body Wood | Alder Wings with Maple Top and Mahogany Through Neck |
| Body Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Body Colors | Lost in Space |
| Bridge | Custom John Petrucci Music Man® floating tremolo, hardened steel with Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles |
| Scale Length | 25-1/2" (64.8 cm) |
| Neck Radius | 17" (43.2 cm) |
| Frets | 24 - Medium Jumbo profile, Stainless Steel |
| Neck Width | 1-11/16" (43.0 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (57.2 mm) at last fret |
| Neck Wood | Honduran mahogany with Roasted Maple Cap |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fret Markers | Atlante JP at first fret, Shields and Majesty 3 fret logo at 12th |
| Neck Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Neck Colors | Matches Body |
| Tuning Machines | Graph Tech Ratio Locking Tuners |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
| Neck Attachment | Through neck design |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover |
| Controls | Custom Music Man® active preamp; push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm push/push passive tone for custom 2 pickup configurations - .022µF tone capacitor |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup selector, with custom center position configuration; 3-way toggle piezo/magnetic selector, push/push mono/stereo button (back cavity) |
| Pickups | HH - 1 DiMarzio Rainmaker - neck; 1 DiMarzio Dreamcatcher - bridge; Fishman Powerbridge piezo saddles |
| Strings | 10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (RPS 10 Slinkys #2240) |
A weathered metallic finish over a maple top with alder wings gives each guitar a unique appearance.
Each guitar comes with a tremolo cover signed by John Petrucci and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
DiMarzio Dream Catcher and Rainmaker humbuckers with chrome Majesty covers.
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