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The Luke III Ball Family Reserve is the next evolution in the design process started with the original Luke model some 22 years prior. Addressing Steve's performance needs as a touring guitarist has been critical in the development of this new edition. The added mahogany tone block, on-board 12db adjustable boost, beautifully figured A++ maple top and roasted birdseye maple neck have refined this new signature edition into an instrument of superior tone and versatility.

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Highly figured maple top

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Specifications Luke III BFR
Model Luke III BFR
Size 12-1/2" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-15/16" long (31.75 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 93.8 cm long)
Body Wood Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany Tone Block; optional Koa top with completely mahogany body
Body Finish High gloss polyester
Body Colors Choice of quilt or flame top Hazel Burst, Blue Berry Burst or Boysenberry; optional Koa top
Bridge Standard - Music Man® floating vintage tremolo of chrome plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles; Koa - Gold Plated; Boysenberry - Matte Black Plated
Scale Length 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius 12" (30.5 cm)
Headstock Size Only 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long
Frets 22 - Low profile, wide (Tumescent: 22 - High profile, medium width)
Neck Width 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-3/16" (55.6 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood Figured roasted maple neck; Optional Koa top is glossy finished mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood; Optional Koa top comes with ebony fretboard
Fret Markers Pearl dots
Neck Finish Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend; Glossy polyester finish on Koa Option
Tuning Machines Schaller M6-IND locking
Truss Rod Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic Shielding Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover
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 Standard - HH with 2 DiMarzio Transition humbucking; Optional - HSS with 1 DiMarzio Transition humbucking; 2 DiMarzio custom single coil
Left Handed No
Strings 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239)

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Specifications Luke III BFR
Model Luke III BFR
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Size 12-1/2" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-15/16" long (31.75 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 93.8 cm long)
Body Wood Alder with bookmatched maple top and mahogany Tone Block; optional Koa top with completely mahogany body
Body Finish High gloss polyester
Body Colors Choice of quilt or flame top Hazel Burst, Blue Berry Burst or Boysenberry; optional Koa top
Body Bindings
Bridge Standard - Music Man® floating vintage tremolo of chrome plated, hardened steel with bent steel saddles; Koa - Gold Plated; Boysenberry - Matte Black Plated
Pickguard
Scale Length 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius 12" (30.5 cm)
Headstock Size Only 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long
Frets 22 - Low profile, wide (Tumescent: 22 - High profile, medium width)
Neck Width 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-3/16" (55.6 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood Figured roasted maple neck; Optional Koa top is glossy finished mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood; Optional Koa top comes with ebony fretboard
Fret Markers Pearl dots
Neck Finish Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend; Glossy polyester finish on Koa Option
Neck Colors
Neck Binding
Tuning Machines Schaller M6-IND locking
Truss Rod Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic Shielding Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover
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 Standard - HH with 2 DiMarzio Transition humbucking; Optional - HSS with 1 DiMarzio Transition humbucking; 2 DiMarzio custom single coil
Left Handed No
Strings 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239)

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